Northeast Hops Alliance
Open Farm Days
Agriculture
Madison County is truly an agricultural county, where close to 45% of the county's land area is devoted to a variety of agricultural enterprises.
According to the 2012 Ag Census, there are 838 farms in Madison County. Average farm size is 224 acres, while median farm size is 105 acres. Agricultural product sales from these farms totaled $117,730,000. Seventy-four percent of those sales were from the dairy and livestock sectors, while crop sales accounted for 26%.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County offers research-based resources and education to our farming community, and addresses the overall goals of our local agriculture community. Educators help farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities. We connect clients with Cornell University faculty, Extension experts, and with other community agencies that also can provide information and support.
Aspiring Farmers Academy
Join us for this two part series to help you lay a strong foundation for your agricultural enterprise. We will be reviewing key business and farming practices that form the core of any farming business
The Garden Series with Colgate Community Garden
Join us for our third workshop on August 27, 2017
Ag Day at the Fair
Ag Day at the Fair will be held on Sunday, July 9th. Visit the Larkin Building, Madison County Fairgrounds, Brookfield, NY from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm for a chance to meet your local farmers and enjoy samples of local food
Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast
CCE of Madison County would like you to join us for the Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast prior to the Opening Ceremony for the 178th Madison County Fair in Brookfield, NY on July 6, 2017 at 11:00 am.
Contact
Sarah Ficken
Ag. Subject Educator
sjs299@cornell.edu
315-684-3001 ext.108
Last updated August 3, 2017
County Ag Team
Agriculture Economic Development Specialist - ext. 126
Senior Resource Educator Hops Specialist - ext. 127
Agriculture Subject Educator - ext. 108
Agriculture Subject Educator - ext. 101
Useful Links
Agriculture Advisory Committee
Bee Tolman
Karen Nowak
Craig Pollock
John Becker
Paul O'Mara
Nate Durfee
Kate Fisher
Dave Rogers
Scott Ingmire
Eve Ann Shwartz
Corey Mosher
Winter Indoor Farmers' Markets
Can be found under our Agriculture Economic Development Page
Master Gardeners Volunteer Program information below:
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The Garden Series with Colgate Community Garden
Sunday, August 27
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM -
The Garden Series with Colgate Community Garden
Sunday, September 24
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2017 AG CENSUS
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Agriculture Statistics Service conducts the Census of Agriculture just once very five years, and it's that time again. This December the 2017 Census of Agriculture will be mailed to more than three million U.S. farmers.
Farmers - this is your voice, your opportunity to be heard and help shape the future of agriculture. If you are new to farming or didn't receive the 2012 Census for Agriculture form you can click the title above to be added to the 2017 mailing list.