About Ag at CCE

CCE-Niagara 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 that span the food system.

For Farmers

Resources on farm production and marketing, intended to help increase the number of farms and farm profitability through workshops, business planning, and consulting on technical production and marketing. Through regional collaborations, Extension Agricultural Educators consult on sustainable production practices in dairy and field crops, livestock, vegetable and fruits, and agroforestry. New or beginning farmers will find information on soils and climate, and links to publications and websites focused on how to start a farm or find suitable land for agricultural endeavors. Other efforts are directed toward increasing opportunities for year-round food sales through season extension, processing, and by developing new connections between local farms and wholesale or institutional buyers,

For Consumers

Strong farmer-consumer connections result in a strong local foods system in which consumers identify and appreciate the value of local products, foods are produced and consumed locally, "food miles" and our carbon footprint are reduced, and dollars keep circulating here to strengthen our local economy. Through special events, farm tours, publications, and classroom outreach, CCE-Niagara connects you and your family with the farmers who grow your food.

Ag Enrollment

We provide countless resources that to farmers. If you have any questions about our Ag Enrollment Program, contact Amanda Henning at 433-8839 ext. 231 or email her at app27@cornell.edu.

NYS Ag Society Century Farm Program

The New York State Agricultural Society prides itself on recognizing the best in agriculture.The Century Farm Program is one of the premier programs that recognizes farms when they reach the centennial mark.To date the Ag Society has recognized 408 Century farms, 59 Bi-Centennial farms, and 2 Tri-Centennial farms.The program rules are simple – the farm needs to have hit the centennial mark prior to the convening of the New York State Agricultural Society’s annual meeting on January 9, 2025.If your farm has hit this mark, we would love to recognize this amazing achievement.To register your farm as a Century Farm, go to the following link https://www.nysagsociety.org/century-bicentennial-farm-award and fill out the information requested.The information you provide documents the farm’s journey to 100 years.The deadline is coming fast – October 15 of 2024.If interested, please send in your information – we would love to see you and recognize you at our upcoming annual meeting.

Last updated August 19, 2024