Cornell Cooperative Extension

Calculators for Custom Rates and Fuel Use

The Annual Custom Rates sheet is now available at CCE Franklin County

This sheet offers farmers and landowners a guide for custom rates to charge or to expect for work being done on their land. If you would like to download your own copy click here to do so Custom rates & Fees 2008

Fuel Use Estimator
Fuel Use Estimator - as farmers acquire land farther from the farm, the question of fuel use comes up. Does the cost of fuel make it economical to travel to distant fields? Using this calculator, you can type in your own variables (such as distance traveled, road speed, diesel price) and get an estimate of fuel cost. This is a new, recently developed tool through CCE Lewis County.

Small Farms Resources

Cornell Cooperative Extension is working to strengthen, assist and sustain NY's small farms. Locally in Franklin County we work with farmers, educators, agencies and local government to keep the agricultural industry strong and vibrant. One of the ways is to... more >>