Description

* 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.

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