Northern New York farmers interested in protecting their alfalfa crops from the devastating alfalfa snout beetle can take advantage of discounts from the Cornell University laboratory raising the biocontrol nematodes that have been proven to reduce not only populations of snout beetle, but other crop pests as well. The Shields Lab at Cornell University that has reared the biocontrol nematodes as part of its research mandate is offering a discount for orders placed for delivery by June 15 for application within the following 3 to 5 days. This advance order deadline is April 28, and an additional ten percent applies for payment in advance or on delivery. After the April 28 deadline, a ten percent discount applies to any order paid upon delivery. Farmers must contact the lab no later than 45 days prior to a planned application based on their 2018 alfalfa cutting schedule. Biocontrol nematode application must be made before September 15. The cost is $28 per acre before discount. For more information, contact Antonio Testa at  607-591-1493 or  at28@cornell.edu, or call Cornell Cooperative Extension NNY Field Crops Specialists Mike Hunter,  315-788-8602, or Kitty O'Neil,  315-853-1218.

Bejo Seeds, Inc. focuses on quality, market-specific vegetable seed. As part of a worldwide Bejo team, we engage in breeding, seed production, marketing, sales, trials, product development and customer support. T he Bejo facility located in Geneva, NY grows many diverse vegetable crops for research and  demonstration purposes. The Farm and Garden Worker position is a unique opportunity for an individual with an interest in agriculture/farming to learn  about production, processing and sale of vegetable seeds for professional outdoor cultivation.  The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of crop  production including but not limited to seeding, transplanting, irrigating, maintaining, and  harvesting field and greenhouse grown vegetables. Other responsibilities will include routine  landscape maintenance, cleaning farm equipment, updating seed inventory and possible data  entry. Must be able to work in both a team environment and alone. Up to 40 hours per week.  Summer and Fall positions available from as early as April through end of October, 2018. Please  send resume or list of relevant work experience to Dennis Ferlito at d.ferlito@bejoseeds.com.

Caney Fork Farms in middle Tennessee is seeking full-time farm hands to help raise a diverse mix of vegetables, both annual  and perennial. Farms hands will report to the Vegetable Manager and assist in all aspects of production:  seeding, transplanting, weeding, pest management, harvest and post-harvest, equipment use and  maintenance, etc. The ideal candidate is someone willing to learn, teach, and cultivate cohesive relationships among all farm humans and animals. An independent thinker and worker who can manage time effectively and efficiently. Above all else, we seek an individual who aspires to produce healthy food in a way that regenerates the land. We are willing to train the right person. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and 2 references to ranan@caneyforkfarms.com.

Farmers' Legal Action Group (FLAG) is a nonprofit law center dedicated to providing legal services and support to family farmers and their communities in order to help keep family farmers on the land.  FLAG recently announced a new resource that is intended to assist organic farmers in time of disaster. "Organic Farmers in Disasters" looks at two important issues. First, it discusses the extremely challenging effect of a flood on an organic farm. Second, this booklet discusses a relatively new form of crop insurance - Whole-Farm Revenue - that could benefit organic producers going forward.