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Apples on the tree at Cornell Orchard (Cornell University Photography)
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Maple syrup collection from a sugar bush.
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Maple cans collecting syrup from trees.

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Blueberries

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Agriculture

CCE Chemung offers education and resources to holistically address food systems issues. By working at the food-system level, we can respond more effectively 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.

Cornell SIPS Beginner Horticulture Series on YouTube

With gardening season right around the corner, don’t miss this fantastic video series from Cornell horticulture professor and vegetable expert Steve Reiners, alongside graduate student Kensy Rodriguez Herrera. They tackle some of the most common (and most important) vegetable gardening questions to help you grow with confidence.

From germination and transplanting to creative planting techniques for any space, you’ll also learn about pruning, pollination, and effective ways to manage pests and diseases—all in one place!

Start watching here:

Contact

Tristin Rose-Morley
Temporary Agriculture Program Assistant
tnr23@cornell.edu

Last updated May 20, 2026

Agriculture

BUY LOCAL

The Buy Local: Chemung County e-book is here! Check it out below (click to read)

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.