Agriculture and Natural Resources
provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
480 N Main Street
Canandaigua NY 14424
Canandaigua NY 14424
Main:
585-394-3977 ext. 427
(Sr. Administrative Assistant)
Main:
585-394-3977
(Office)
After Hours:
315-651-0546
(Executive Director cell)
Hours:
Office hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM.
Selected programs are offered during the evening and/or weekends.
Selected programs are offered during the evening and/or weekends.
Disabilities Access:
Ramp to downstairs meeting rooms.
Email:
ontario@cornell.edu
* 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.
* 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.
Cultural Competency
Eligibility: Residents of Ontario County.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: Call for information.
Coverage Note: Ontario County.
Cultural Competency: Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion training for staff
Languages: Spanish
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.