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SPECIALIZED AG EDUCATION

Cornell University College of Agricultural Life Science

With more than three thousand students, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is the second largest undergraduate college at Cornell and the third largest college of its kind in the United States. In national surveys, CALS ranks as the best college of agriculture and related sciences in the country. Through teaching, research, and extension - CALS strives to improve the nation's food supply and maintain its safety, to enhance the environment, and to help people improve their lives.

The Community Food and Agriculture Program
The Agriculture, Food and Community Partnership integrates and coordinates Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' teaching, research and extension activities in the areas of small farms, community food systems, community agriculture development, and agriforestry. At this site you can learn about these activities and easily access information about projects and organizations within New York State, regionally, and nationally that are working to promote communities with sustainable food and agriculture systems.

NYS College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
260 Roberts Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-2241
www.cals.cornell.edu



SUNY Morrisville College of Agriculture and Technology

SUNY Morrisville is a residential college of agriculture and technology offering bachelor and associate degrees in more than 70 academic programs and options. The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources include: Ag engineering, Ag Science, Environmental Sciences, Equine Science, and Horticulture.

The Agri-Business Center cultivates new agricultural businesses, as well as, enhances existing business statewide. The facility is located on the campus of SUNY Morrisville. Its location makes it ideal for agricultural communities, as well as, its partnership with Cornell University. For more information on using the facility, fees involved, specifications and regulations, please contact Jim McFadden, Facility Manager at 315-684-6324 or e:mail mcfaddjj@morrisville.edu.

SUNY Morrisville
PO Box 901
Morrisville, NY 13408
1-800-258-0111
www.morrisville.edu



SUNY Cobleskill College of Agriculture and Technology

SUNY Cobleskill offers one of the largest and most diverse agricultural programs in the eastern United States including studies in Agricultural Business & Science, Agricultural Engineering Technology, and Plant Science. It is the only SUNY college in New York with an agricultural complex right on the main campus. The 650-acre complex has an operating farm, dairy processing facility, a 40,000 gallon fish hatchery, meat lab, horse stables, greenhouses and floral shop, and a diesel technology shop.

SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY 12043
1-800-295-8988
www.cobleskill.edu



Nelson Farms at Morrisville State College

Co-packer for gluten free, kosher, organic production as well as regular small scale food processing. Specialized packaging techniques such as cryovac fill & seal and modified atmosphere packaging or MAP. Large dehydration equipment; double ribbon blender with dry filler for through mixing & packaging of various dry products from spices to powder mixes.
Minimum quantities: Small quantities for start-up businesses and established high volume businesses.

Nelson Farms at Morrisville State College
3261 Route 20
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Dave Evans, Director
Phone 315-655-8831
Fax 315-655-8847
email: evansdl@morrisville.edu



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