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.
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211 Life Line Finger Lakes
Physical Address
480 N Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Hours
M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM.
Fax
(585) 394-0377
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Application process
Call for information.
Fee
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Eligibility
Residents of Ontario County.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Ontario County, New York
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.