Agriculture

The mission of the CCE Agriculture program is to provide research-based information and learning opportunities that integrate environment, economics, and social issues that result in profitable farm businesses, which enhances the lives of farm families, and their employees and enriches the communities in which farm businesses are located.

Agriculture in Onondaga County

Commercial Agriculture
For farmers with references to soils, crops, pasture, wildlife management, dairy, livestock, fruit, vegetables, and organic practices.  Farm Business Management, Crop Insurance, Farm Calculators & Diagnostic Tools, and Agriculture Economic Development information can also be found here.

Alternative Farming
For people with interests in bee keeping and forest products. Information about Agriculture Economic Development is also available here.

Rural Landowners
For landowners with interest in pond management, wildlife management, gas and mineral rights. Alternative Farming information can also be found here.

Home Gardening
Cornell University resources for fruits, vegetables, ornamentals or shrubs, lawn care, organic practices, and wildlife management.

Agricultural Land Use Issues
Learn more about the Onondaga County farmland protection efforts, agricultural districts and land assessment.

Alternative Energy
Learn more about local renewable initiatives and resources.

Target Programs
Learn about target programming such as the Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agriculture Program (SLWAP), Cover Crop Project, and Tactical Agriculture Program (TAg).

Turnpike Trail
Coming soon.

Youth Opportunities
Learn more about 4-H Youth Development and Ag in the Classroom.

eXtension
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America.