Agriculture
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.
NNY Regional Ag Team
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Northern NY Agriculture Program serves farmers and rural land owners in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties in New York State.
2018 Vegetable Varieties
Check out this list from Cornell's Garden Based Learning Program to see what varieties they recommend as being well-suited to NY State gardens for 2018!
Agroforestry
Learn how to better utilize the natural resources in your local forests and community with our agroforestry page
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.
Pests & IPM
IPM is a system for managing pest problems using a range of safe, least-toxic methods. Find IPM resources here!
Dairy Resources
Visit our suggested links and fact sheets for information that can help your dairy run efficiently and stay profitable.
Contact
Carly Summers, Ph.D.
Agricultural Resource Educator
cfs82@cornell.edu
518-962-4810 x409
Last updated June 6, 2018
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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CCE Essex Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 24
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM -
Open Enrollment for Essex County Agricultural District 1
Saturday, October 20
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
