AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ONTARIO COUNTY

* Supports a prosperous agricultural industry through programs ranging from laboratory research to home gardening. * Guide agritourism development at working farms to attract, educate, and inspire visitors. * Facilitated agriculture economic development to maximizes farm profitability, increase access to and utilization of local farm products, improve on-farm employment and identify ways to apply appropriate and sustainable technologies to farm operations.* Provides education about commercial Horticulture information for lawn and landscape maintenance, greenhouses, garden center businesses, and golf courses.* Operates the Finger Lakes Grape Program where wine and juice grape growing specialists are available to advise on vineyard plans and troubleshoot any problems.* Provides access to commercial vegetable researchers and field technicians who are available for questions and education.* Operates a network of dairy and field crop specialists who are available to advise on crop plans and troubleshoot any problems. * Provides a Pesticide Training Program Series.* Provides Maple syrup production information, for the producer, consumer and general public. This includes numerous maple syrup production fact sheets, publications and frequently asked questions; along with student/teacher activities, maple recipes, and upcoming workshops.

Physical Address

480 N Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Hours

M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Voice

(585) 394-3977

Main | sr. administrative assistant

Voice

(585) 394-3977

Main | office

Fax

(585) 394-0377

Fax | fax

Voice

(585) 397-0750

After Hours | executive director cell

Application process

Call office for information.

Fee

Vary for programs. Some have no fees. Provisions made for low-income groups and families.

Eligibility

Some programs have age and Ontario County residency requirements.

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF ONTARIO COUNTY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County provides workshops, individual consulting, and fact sheets to foster success in farming and rural land management. The 4-H Youth Development Program emphasizes the development of workforce and life skills in youth. Parenting Skills Workshop Series provides skills and resources that support positive parenting approaches.