Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell AES) manages nine research farms and 127,000 square feet of greenhouse space on Ithaca’s campus and across New York state. While these facilities are designed to support research, they are also used as unique teaching tools for two dozen courses covering topics in plant science, soil science, entomology, food systems, agricultural machinery, and more.
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has appointed Vicki Giarratano critical issue lead for extension programming in community and economic vitality programs, effective October 1.
Cornell AES manages nine research farms and 127,000 square feet of greenhouse space on Ithaca’s campus and across New York state. While these facilities are designed to support research, they are also used as unique teaching tools for two dozen courses covering topics in plant science, soil science, entomology, food systems, agricultural machinery, and more. This is the third story in a series about on-farm teaching.
Cornell bee experts are analyzing samples of bees and related material to help identify the cause of unprecedented managed honeybee losses this winter.
A new study, published in Global Change Biology, presents five case studies that demonstrate how deep collaboration can transform crop monitoring, fertilizer use and water management to tackle the most significant challenges facing farming: water status, fertilizer systems and phosphorus recovery.
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As critical issue lead, Reid will work closely with other key programs to bolster Cornell Cooperative Extension's statewide initiatives, providing essential leadership and connecting campus resources with CCE educators and partners.
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