A series of studies by Cornell researchers is testing how crops might grow when planted between rows of solar panels on a solar farm in New York state.
Cornell's 160-year-old potato breeding program supports the national potato industry, working hand-in-hand to develop new varieties grown across the country.
The 20 Grow-NY finalists represent the potential for technology innovation and economic development to build a robust food system, both locally in upstate New York and globally.
Youth in Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County's 4-H Livestock Program are learning marketing skills along with lessons in animal husbandry and business planning.
With funding from New York state, PRO-LIVESTOCK aims to support the region's livestock farmers, beginning with cattle, goat and sheep farmers, and two new hires have been traversing New York to spread the word.
Bittner-Singer Orchards, a 400-acre farm in Niagara County along the shores of Lake Ontario, looks like your average orchard but is also a site of cutting-edge Cornell research.
Every week during the summer and fall, Sullivan County residents gather at Sullivan Fresh farmers markets to shop for fresh, affordable produce, participate in cooking demonstrations, and connect with their community. Operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, the initiative has been uniting residents and farmers since its launch in 2017.
