NNY Agricultural Research Farms

Research conducted on farms and at five agricultural research farms in Northern New York enhances everything from the maple syrup on your morning pancakes to the milk you drink and the fruits, vegetables and meats you enjoy. A diverse range of projects are conducted in cooperation with farm owners and the managers and staff at the:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County Learning Farm and Education Center in Canton,

Cornell Willsboro Research Farm,

Cornell Uihlein Maple Research Forest in Lake Placid,

Cornell Uihlein Potato Research Station in Lake Placid, and

the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy.

Northern New York Agricultural Development Program Co-Chair Jon Greenwood, a St. Lawrence County dairy farmer, says, “Ideally, research should be conducted where the results of that research will be applied. The work conducted at the five research stations and on local farms in Northern New York tests crops and livestock under our growing conditions and the results help the region’s farmers evaluate the potential for yield, quality and income for their particular management practices.”

Northern New York Agricultural Development Program Co-Chair Joe Giroux, a Clinton County dairy farmer, says, “The research at these facilities and farms offers the latest in production techniques and technology to help farmers maximize effort and income, reduce environmental impact, and meet consumer food quality demands.”

Select one of the links above to learn more about research at the individual facility. Click on this link below to learn about the importance of research and research farms in NNY.

The Importance of Research and Research Farms in NNY (2.1 MB)