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Agriculture

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Agriculture represents an important economic sector in Essex County. Farms create direct

economic benefits, provide our residents with fresh local foods, support other local businesses across many sectors, and preserve the rural character that our residents and visitors value so highly. Through Cornell Regional Agriculture Teams, CCE-Essex supports local agriculture by providing resources for farmers, and consumers, to help strengthen our local and regional food systems.

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Agroforestry

Learn how to better utilize the natural resources in your local forests and community with our agroforestry page

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ENY Commercial Hort Team

The Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Team serves the needs of commercial vegetable, tree fruit, grape and berry growers in our region.

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Pests & IPM

IPM is a system for managing pest problems using a range of safe, least-toxic methods. Find IPM resources here!

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Dairy cattle in the Cornell Dairy Research Center in Harford, NY (Cornell University Photography).

Dairy Resources

Visit our suggested links and fact sheets for information that can help your dairy run efficiently and stay profitable.

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Last updated April 1, 2025

Agriculture

What We Do

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County offers research-based resources and education to our farming community, and addresses the overall goals of our local Ag & Farmland Protection Plans. 

Educators help farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities. 

We connect clients with Cornell University faculty, Extension experts, and with other community agencies that also can provide information and support.

Well Fed Collaborative

The Well Fed Essex County Collaborative is focused on increasing healthy food access for all people in Essex County, with a focus on vulnerable residents through mutually reinforcing projects.

All projects are heavily focused on distribution and consumption with the overall goal of increasing access to healthy (and local if possible) food.

CCE Essex is a proud collaborator on various projects! Learn more at Well Fed Essex County Collaborative.

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Our Adirondack Harvest program links local farmers with local and regional markets to enhance revenues and strengthen the county’s agricultural economy. This includes marketing, new product development, and educational programs.

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Meat Suite

Meat Suite is a website that helps you find locally produced, high quality meat in bulk. Find your farmer! Three farms in Essex County are on this website! You can even find where to buy your holiday turkey!