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Find lists of local producers here on our site!

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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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.

Apples on the tree at Cornell Orchard (Cornell University Photography)

It's apple season!

Enjoy one of New York's finest agricultural products, in-season now! You can find a list of local U-Pick apple farms on our site.

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"Firewood Stacked Up to Dry Showing Annual Rings"

Buying Firewood

It's a good idea to buy your wood at least one whole season ahead. Get tips on what to look for, how firewood is sold, and more useful information here.

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Private Property sign

Dealing with Trespassers

"Posted" signs are a common sight around farmsteads in New York. Farms and rural landowners use these signs to alert potential trespassers.

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woods, Yates County

Woodlot Management

Visit our section of pages on Woodlot Management for resources that can help you make your woods healthier and more productive.

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Contact

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

Last updated January 7, 2025

Agriculture

Forest Connect

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Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.

Find out about upcoming events hosted by the SCNY DFC team in the Southern Tier.

Events

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Cornell Small Farm Program

Cornell Small Farms Program

The Cornell Small Farms Program provides educational resources for small farmers on various topics such as production, business managment, and marketing. 

Groundswell Center

Goat

The Groundswell Center provides various training programs for those who are interested in farming and working in other aspects of local food production.