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CCE of Madison County is unique among local organizations in offering a continuum of education and resources that enable it to address a food systems issues in a holistic way. By working at a food-system level, we can more effectively respond to cross-cutting needs such as food safety, food access, local agriculture and community infrastructure. We offer resources for farmers, and consumers, to help strengthen our local and regional food systems.

Check out CCE Madison's 'All For Ag' Promotion Project - By 2019 Summer Intern Connor Yorks

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About Local Ag

Did you know that 74% of ag sales in Madison County were from dairy & livestock in 2017? Find out more about how agriculture helps drive our local economy, here...

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Buy Local

Find winter & summer farmers' markets, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) or a livestock producer who will sell bulk meat directly to you!

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Dairy and Field Crops

CNY Regional Ag Team

The CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team serves Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Otsego, Saratoga and Schoharie Counties. Check out what is offered.

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Farm Safety

Farm Safety is a priority for us. Visit our Farm Safety page for more information and resources.

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Resources for Farmers

CCE Madison County has compiled some resources for our farmers. Sexual Harassment Prevention Trainings is our newest resource.

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Hops Resources

Even though the Hops Program is no longer an active part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County, valuable resources were developed during its presence.

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Last updated June 22, 2021

Agriculture

Ag Advisory Committee

John Becker
Asher Burkhart-Spiegel
Matthew Critz
Nate Durfee
Kate Fisher
Becky Huestis
Scott Ingmire
Christine Kropf
Corey Mosher
Paul O'Mara
Jody Palmer
Craig Pollock
Dave Rogers Eve Ann Shwartz

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Cornell Small Farms Program 

CNY Regional Ag Team

The Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is now available to assist farmers and agriculture businesses in Madison County.

Members of the team are:

David Balbian - Area Dairy Management Specialist - phone: 518-312-3592; email: drb23@cornell.edu

Erik Smith - Field Crop Specialist - phone: 315-219-7786 ; email: Eas56@cornell.edu

Ashley McFarland - Livestock Specialist - phone: 315-866-7920, ext. 228; email: am2876@cornell.edu

Nicole Tommell - Farm Business Management Specialist - phone: 315-867-6001; email: nt375@cornell.edu

Please visit cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu to learn more about what the team has to offer.

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Visit NYFarmNet.org or call 1-800-547-FARM to learn about free, confidential services, including: Coping with Stress; Financial Analysis and Decision Making, and more!

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Cornell University has developed Sexual Harassment Prevention training information for farmers and agricultural enterprises. Please visit Ag Workforce to see what assistance and trainings are available. This information is also available on our Resources for Farmers page.