Environment and Health
Cornell Manure Management Program
Welcome to the Cornell Manure Management Program website, the purpose of which is to disseminate cutting edge information on manure treatment and management technologies which reduce impact on the environment. Our intended audience includes farmers and farm managers, their advisors, farm system designers and builders, nutrient management consultants, university specialists, and agencies servicing agriculture.
Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
Organic Agriculture at Cornell University
This website is sponsored by the Cornell Organic Production and Marketing Program Work Team, also known as the Cornell Organic Working Group and is meant to foster and increase meaningful applied and basic research, teaching and extension programs in all aspects of organic agriculture for New York State.
Cornell Agroforestry Program
Agroforestry combines agriculture and forestry resources to create more integrated, diverse, productive, profitible, healthy and sustainable land use systems. Agroforestry practices can help to link producer interests in livelihood security with consumer interests in product quality, community vitality and environmental health.
Handling and Storage of Ag Products
Cornell Farm to School Program
The Cornell Farm to School Program develops strategies and disseminates information to increase the amount of locally grown food served in New York's schools, colleges and universities. The Cornell Farm to School program, is supported in part by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Agriculture, Food and Communities Partnership.
Food Processing and Development Lab Pilot Plant
Cornell University's research and extension staff gives their clients a resource to find answers to tough research and development problems. Their experienced full time professional staff is able to assist in all aspects of food product development and processing.
Agricultural Health and Safety
Good Agricultural Practices Program (GAPS)
The goal of the GAPs project is to reduce microbial risks in fruits and vegetables by developing a comprehensive extension and education program for growers and packers.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
New York State Integrated Pest Management Program
This site provides information about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as it is practiced in the state of New York. Our goal is to help New York farmers and other citizens address pest problems in a way that reduces their reliance on pesticides.
Entomology
Entomological extension programming at Cornell (Ithaca) covers most of the major agricultural commodities and consumer needs of New York State, and provides support for extension staff located throughout the state.