Agriculture
2020 "Sundae" on the Farm Virtual Tour
CCE of Saratoga County offers resources for farmers, and consumers, to help strengthen our local and regional food systems.
Contact
Susan Beebe
Assistant Director/ Agriculture Issue Leader
skb11@cornell.edu
518-885-8995 ext. 2231
Last updated February 28, 2022
Saratoga Farms
Adirondack Harvest
Our Adirondack Harvest program links local farmers with local and regional markets to enhance revenues and strengthen the county’s agricultural economy. This includes marketing, new product development, and educational programs.
COVID-19 Impact on Farm Products Supply and Demand Survey
The Cornell Cooperative Extension office of Saratoga County has partnered with MVP Health care during this difficult time to gather information from farm producers regarding the effects of COVID-19 on their product distribution and sales.
MVP Health Care is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health insurance company caring for more than 700,000 members in New York and Vermont. As a not-for-profit, we are committed to the well-being of our members and the communities we serve. A significant part of keeping our communities healthy is access to a variety of fresh food. "We are proud to partner with Cornell Cooperative to support our local farmers and ensure the health and vitality of our communities during these unprecedented times." -MVP Health Care
Please take the time to complete the survey by clicking here or the photo above. Both will bring you to the survey.
New York State Forage Exchange Announced
Within New York State several regions have experienced drought conditions reducing the quality and quantity of forages produced for dairy and livestock production. To help agricultural producers locate forage to purchase, or for producers that have forage to sell, Cornell Cooperative Extension announces the NYS Forage Exchange website, found at
The NYS Forage Exchange provides a free system to match potential sellers and buyers of forage within New York State. Sellers can easily register within the system and then post the forage they have available to sell. Potential purchasers can browse the advertisements, and then contact the seller through email for additional information or to complete purchase arrangements.
A screencast on how to use the NYS Forage Exchange can be found at https://youtu.be/GNPjSIPLrxM The video is also available on the Forage Exchange website.
This is a moderated website, so all ad submissions are reviewed for appropriateness before publication on the forage exchange website. The information provided is general and educational in nature. Employees of Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension do not endorse or recommend any specific product or seller listed on this site.
For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, or to find your local Cooperative Extension office visit http://cce.cornell.edu