Energy and Climate Resources for Farms

Climate Smart Farming Extension Team

The Cornell Climate Smart Farming (CSF) Program focuses specifically on developing agricultural decision support tools (DSTs) and resources to help farmers better manage the risks of climate change. The Climate Smart Farming website serves as an interactive platform that integrates climate information in order to support decision-making at a farm or agricultural-system scale within a specific region.

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NYSERDA's Agriculture Programs

• Agriculture Energy Audit Program (AEAP): This program offers NY state farmers no-cost energy audits to help identify energy efficiency opportunities on their farm.
• REAP Technical Assistance Program (RTAP): This program has been designed to assist farmers at no-cost to make applications to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). If awarded, farmers can receive up to 50% of the total project cost.
• Energy Best Practices for Agriculture: The best practices have been developed to help educate producers with energy-efficient technologies, how they function, the average cost, and the average payback in years. 

Agriculture Energy Audit Program Fact Sheet: Click Here!

REAP Technical Assistance Program Fact Sheet: Click Here!

To learn more about these programs and eligibility, you can scan the QR code on the image above, or click here: Agriculture Energy Assistance - NYSERDA.

Contact us now: 800-732-1399

Thank you so much for your support in ensuring the viability and growth of New York's agriculture!

NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research & Development Authority) Website: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Agriculture-Energy-Assistance

Last updated January 20, 2026