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Agriculture

CCE Chemung offers education and resources to holistically address food systems issues. 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.

Contact

Sasha Diederich
4-H Resource Educator
smd353@cornell.edu
607-734-4453 ext 218

Last updated February 3, 2026

Agriculture

Winter Storm Preparedness

Heavy snow, ice storms, and extreme cold can cause severe property damage and put human and animal lives at risk. Accurate predicting of winter storms can help people prepare by making sure they have adequate fuel, food, and other supplies on hand, but an unexpected change in wind direction can result in major snow accumulation in a localized region. In New York, this is often referred to as lake-effect snow because it generally involves geographic areas near Lake Erie or Lake Ontario.

Key terms:

  • Winter Storm Outlook– storm conditions are possible in the next 2-5 days.
  • Winter Storm Watch– storm conditions are possible within the next 36-48 hours.
  • Winter Weather Advisory– weather conditions may be hazardous.
  • Winter Storm Warning– severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.

Resources to help keep you safe this winter:

Buy Local Agritourism Survey

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture Program is releasing a Buy Local and Agritourism Guide for Chemung County! We need your help ensuring we include all our wonderful local businesses. Please take a moment to fill out the survey and include any farms and other local businesses including farmstands, markets, local eggs, meats, produce, cidery/wineries, u-pick and more! Check it out here or scan the QR code below: tinyurl.com/y3wsccedundefined

South Central New York Dairy and Field Crop Team

A partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Broome, Cayuaga, Chemung, Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

Visit the SCNY DFC Team webiste.

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Cornell Small Farm Program

Small farms can help build human capacity, revitalize communities, supply regional food systems, and foster ecological resilience in a changing world. Since 2001, the Cornell Small Farms Program has fostered programs that support and encourage the sustainability of diverse, thriving small farms.

Visit the Cornell Small Farms website.

Cornell Food Venture Center

The Cornell Food Venture Center (CFVC) helps food businesses large and small introduce new food products into the marketplace. We provide product safety evaluation, process development, and guidance in local, state and federal regulatory compliance. We also provide educational materials, workshops, training programs, and referrals for business assistance, local suppliers and service providers.