Agriculture
Directory of Agricultual Business in Catt. County
Growing in Catt. County
Are you interested in getting involved in farming, whether it be helping out or starting a farm, in Cattaraugus County?
We recommend reading what interests you at NorthEast Beginning Farmers Project by Cornell University and for the new farmer a great start is the New Farmer Hub.
Don't want to read but watch a video? Well, they have a growing library of how-to farming videos of farmers showing others what they do.
Information for New Farmers on US Dept. of Agriculture
What do you want to do?
Help, work on or own a farm?
Would you like to work on or start a dairy, vegetable, fruit, forestry, livestock or aqua farm?
What do you want to grow?
Choosing the right livestock
Available land, farms
Resources for starting a farm in Cattaraugus County
Profile of Cattaraugus County soils
Agriculture career exploration
Looking for land? Ready to find land?
Find some available land and farms on NY Farmland Finder
Agricultural Districts in Cattaraugus County
Help protect your farmland by joining a Cattaraugus County Ag District!
The Agricultural Districts Law was created in 1971 to encourage the continued use of farmland for agricultural production. The Program is based on a combination of landowner incentives and protections, all of which are designed to forestall the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Benefits include protections against overly restrictive local laws, government funded acquisition or construction projects, and private nuisance suits involving agricultural practices.
Learn more about the Ag Districts in Cattaraugus County
Agriculture Grants
USDA Grants
USDA's Value-Added Producers Grant
Farm Safety
Free Farm Safety Trainings from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH)
ROPS Rebate! Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) with up to $865 off to retrofit your tractor! Visit the overview of How the ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program Works or call 1-877-767-7748.
New York State Health & Safety in the Home, Workplace and Outdoors
