Farmers Supporting Farmers

03/09/2026

💡 Farmers: A tax tip worth knowing

Section 179 of the tax code allows businesses to deduct the cost of certain purchases in the year they’re put into use instead of spreading the deduction out over several years.

For farmers, this can mean potential savings on things like:
🚜 Farm machinery
🧰 Equipment
💻 Software
🏗️ Some building improvements

If these purchases are made before the end of the calendar year, they may qualify. Talk with your tax professional to see how it might apply to your operation this year.

Learn how farmers can use Section 179 to deduct the full purchase price of farm machinery and equipment. Understand the 2026 deduction limits and what property qualifies.

03/05/2026

We’re looking forward to being at the Soil & Dairy Conference tomorrow! 🌱🐄

It’s shaping up to be a great day with knowledgeable speakers and vendors from across the ag community. If you’ll be there, come say hi, we always love catching up.

03/03/2026

There’s a new member of the farm family. 🐐

Our Agricultural Mentor, James (and Starburst), welcomed a healthy baby girl this morning!

Farming is hard work, but moments like this make it pretty magical.

03/02/2026

The onions are starting to wake up. Spring can’t be too far behind, right?

02/28/2026

Yesterday the FSF crew spent the day at the New York Farm Show at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse! 🌾🚜

We spent the day meeting with a variety of vendors, and ag professionals, and to see firsthand the equipment, tools, and resources available to support today’s farms.

From innovative technology to practical, boots-on-the-ground solutions, it was energizing to experience the strength and diversity of our agricultural community all in one place.

We can't wait for next year's event!

02/25/2026

Noticing higher electricity bills? It may be worth sharing your concerns and engaging in the discussion around rising costs and future solutions.

Share your story at: https://www.nyfb.org/engagements and be part of the conversation about how we move forward.

CALL TO ACTION: Tell the governor and your legislators to address the rising costs of electricity. E-lobby today at www.nyfb.org/engagements -- it just takes a few minutes to make your voice heard!

02/23/2026

We had a wonderful time at Saturday’s Homesteading and
Small Farm Symposium!

A sincere thank you to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County for hosting such an informative event!

The range of workshops, from Becoming a Master Gardener and composting basics to value-added food processing and agripreneur planning, truly showcased the depth of expertise and resources available in our region.

02/19/2026

Stop by and say hello! 👋

Chris Brothers, Our Outreach Coordinator is at Tractor Supply Co. in Hornell today until 12:30 PM sharing information about our program and connecting with community members. If you’ve been curious about what we do or just want to chat, we’d love to see you!

Swing in, grab your feed (or maybe something you didn’t plan on buying 😉), and say hi!

02/18/2026

🌱 Specialty crop & sugar producers — take note.

If you’ve been impacted by recent market disruptions, there may be financial assistance available.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $1 billion in support through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program for commodities not covered under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

🗓 Important: 2025 acreage must be reported to your local USDA Farm Service Agency office by March 13, 2026 to be eligible.

📢 Attention specialty crop & sugar producers impacted by unfair market disruptions.

USDA just announced $1B in assistance through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program for commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

⏳ Deadline: Report your 2025 acres to USDA Farm Service Agency by March 13, 2026.

Details: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/02/13/usda-announces-assistance-specialty-crop-farmers-impacted-unfair-market-disruptions

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Farmers Supporting Farmers team!

Our Outreach Coordinator, Chris, is at the Schuyler Equine Conference today connecting with farmers, ag professionals, and community partners, sharing a little about the program.

If you’re here, be sure to stop by, say hello, and learn more about the peer-driven mental wellness and business resources available to you.

Because strong farms start with strong connections. 🌱

02/12/2026

Hey farmers!

Our Outreach Coordinator, Chris, is set up at Tractor Supply in Bath today (2/12) until 2:00 p.m. to say hello and share a little about the Farmers Supporting Farmers program.

Stop by, say hi, and learn about the peer support, resources, and connections available to farmers, by farmers.

We’d love to see you!