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Onondaga County
strawberries at farmers' market
Image by Sandy Repp

Within NY State, Onondaga County ranks first in acres of strawberries.

Broiler chickens at Nick's Organic Farm in Adamstown, MD (USDA).
Image by Lance Cheung, USDA

We rank fourth in production of poultry and eggs...

Malting Barley grain

and in the top ten in production of wheat, corn and other grains.

Dairy cattle in the Cornell Dairy Research Center in Harford, NY (Cornell University Photography).
Image by Jason Koski

Local lands are well suited to dairy and livestock production,

Champion Trade Card, 1875 Creator: Whiteley, Fassler & Kelly Company - Wisconsin Historical Society;
Image by Whiteley, Fassler & Kelly Company

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Agriculture

Agriculture has been a cornerstone of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County since our founding in 1915. Today, agriculture is an important, $137 million engine in our local economy.  CCE-Onondaga County is committed to keeping our agricultural industry growing and strong.

OCHD HPAI

Onondaga County Health Department - Information about HPAI 8-5-24

Information from the Onondaga County Health Department about HPAI.

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Avian Flu What to do

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) 2024

Resources, fact sheets, and up to date information to help farmers and the public.

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Ulster County cow

New Requirements for Cattle and Bison

Learn about ​new the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Animal Disease Traceability rules here.

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Strawnberries U-pick

Agritourism

Starting an Agritourism business? Expanding your existing farm to include agritourism components?

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farmland protection thumb crop

Farmland Protection

Check out our new farmland protection video featuring Danielle Volles from Volles Dairy Farms!

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cutting carrots in a nutrition class

Cleaning Produce

These 7 tips for cleaning fruits and vegetables can help keep your family food safe.

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Last updated August 5, 2024

Agriculture

Useful Links

Ag District Maps

Onondaga County Ag Statistics

USDA National Ag Statistics Service Searchable Data

2024 Program Advisory Committee

Catie Blackler

Patrick Frazee

David Knapp

Bryan Reeves

Tim Ryan

Jim Smith

Tim Virgil

Danielle Volles

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