Dairy cows in pasture, Dryden NY
Find lists of local producers here on our site!
Haying in Ulysses
Crows in a cornfield, winter
Agriculture
CCE-Tompkins is unique among local organizations in offering a continuum of education and resources that enable it to address a food systems issues in a holistic way. By working at a food-system level, we can more effectively respond to cross-cutting needs such as food safety, food access, local agriculture and community infrastructure. We offer resources for farmers, and consumers, to help strengthen our local and regional food systems.
4-H Fall Festival & Chicken BBQ!
Join us at Ithaca's Tractor Supply Co. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 10am-3pm for giant pumpkin weigh-in & awards, chicken BBQ, live animal display, fun activities & MORE!
Propagating Fruit & Nut Trees
Sean Dembrosky of Edible Acres will demonstrate techniques for propagating edible tree species, at this workshop on Wednesday October 25. Sign up online.
Farmer Workshop
Learn about the grant opportunities for farmers at this FREE informational workshop for farmers at Candor Fire Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8:00pm.
Growing Hemp
Interested in growing industrial hemp on your farm? Here are detailed resources compiled by Cornell on all aspects of industrial hemp culture in New York State.
Meat Suite
The Meat Suite is a website designed by Cooperative Extension educators to help consumers find locally produced, high quality meats to purchase in bulk.
Seed Money for the Future
This new fund will support innovative projects in agriculture and horticulture, in honor of Monika Roth, retiring Ag Issue Leader at CCE-Tompkins.
Contact
Monika Roth
Agriculture Specialist (Part-Time)
mr55@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 126
Last updated October 8, 2018
2018 Advisory Committee
Agriculture & Horticulture Programs
Jonathan Bates
Jenny Caldwell
Erica Frenay
Jean Gerow
Todd McLane
Steve Messmer
Janice Pfall
Becca Rimmel
Nancy Taber
Ariana Taylor-Stanley
Bob Tuori
2015 Local Foods Guide
Find out about upcoming events in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture in the Southern Tier through the SCNY Ag News.
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Grant Workshop for Farmers
Tuesday, October 30
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM -
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 1
5:00 PM - 7:15 PM -
6th Annual Nut Bonanza & Tree Sale
Saturday, November 10
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
CLOSED for Veteran's Day
Monday, November 12
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM -
Press Bay Holiday Market
Tuesday, November 20
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FINAL Plan
View the 2015 DRAFT Ag & Farmland Protection Plan.