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* 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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Farm Associations
Farmers Markets
Tourism Development
Food Production Support Services
Provides educational programs on agriculture, horticulture and related topics. Provides assistance with insect, plant disease, weed identification and management crop production recommendations environment and health issues farmland and open space management and preservation. Also interprets research studies and educates populations on the proper safeguards when using chemicals/pesticides.

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Land Use Regulation
Pesticide / Herbicide Control
International Agricultural Development
Food Safety Standards
Agricultural Issues
Research
Farm Associations
Crop Production Support
Food Production
Home Gardening Assistance / Supplies
Land Conservation
* Provides information, referral and consulting program for farm families in New York State. One-on-one consultation in the home. Licensed Family consultants that focus on communication, stress management, relationships, and mental health issues including depression and anxiety. Financial consultants that come from farming, lending, or extension backgrounds. They assist with business planning, financial analysis, loan and grant applications, estate planning, and succession planning.

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Farm Associations
Information and Referral
Food Production Support Services
Community farm located in Brookhaven, Hamlet dedicated to cultivating organic vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. Offers a membership program as well as a newsletter.

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Organic Farms
Farm Associations
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices

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Food Production Economics
Food Production Support Services
Farm Associations
Provides research results and information about farming issues to local farmers with varying farm size and enterprises, through farm visits, newsletters, and local programs. Provide workshops on specific farm issues, such as herd health, nutrition, farm business management, calf care, and more.

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Food Production Support Services
Farm Associations
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research