Baby Chickens / Photo by R. Koch-Fienberg
Livestock
The size of non-dairy livestock farms can range from the back yard “hobby farm” to the small scale “diversified operation” all the way to the full time “main income” farm, and we’re happy to work with them all.
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Contact
Ruby Koch-Fienberg
Ag & Food Systems Coordinator
rek247@cornell.edu
845-278-6738x222
Last updated January 18, 2024
Species & Breed Information
This Breeds of Livestock website maintained by the University of Oklahoma Dept. of Animal Science provides information on international breeds of cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine and other species.
Behavior & Handling
Visit Dr. Temple Grandin's website for an overview of livestock behavior, design of livestock facilities, and humane slaughter practices, at http://www.grandin.com/
Sell Your Meat / Fill Your Freezer
MeatSuite is a website designed to help consumers find locally produced, high quality meats to purchase in bulk. Search by zip code to find farms near you.
The website was created by Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture Educators in 2013 with the intention of increasing “freezer trade” (the sale of whole, halves, quarters of animals and bulk bundles of meat). It provides a platform the consumer can use to find a farm that fits his or her needs and preferences when sourcing locally raised meats. Farms may be searched by neighborhood or by species across our region. Consumers will learn how each farm raises their livestock and about their farming practices, enabling consumers to choose the meats that meet their family’s wants and needs and, ultimately to Find Your Farmer!