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Steuben farmers call for grants and conservation help as storms and shifting seasons affect crops
Summary
At the April 29 roundtable, participants said shifting spring/fall seasons and more extreme storms are affecting strawberries and tomatoes; Soil & Water and extension staff outlined grant-supported projects for climate-resilient farming including weather stations, irrigation and water-retention projects.
Participants told the Steuben County roundtable that seasonal shifts and an increase in severe storms are changing planting and harvest windows and damaging sensitive crops such as strawberries and tomatoes. Farmers said they are increasingly reliant on drainage tiles, irrigation and other resilience measures to protect production.
Representatives discussed that state and federal grants tied to natural-resources objectives are available and that the Soil & Water Conservation District is pursuing projects such as weather stations, pesticide mixing facilities, irrigation and water-retention systems. Attendees recommended the county continue partnering with Soil & Water and Cornell Cooperative Extension to help farms access grant funding and technical assistance for climate‑resilient practices.
