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Cornell’s student-managed farm, is looking for undergraduate students to fill student researcher and market garden manager positions. Application deadline is February 12.

A three-year study by Cornell researchers suggests that growth in local farm aggregation and distribution businesses may provide economic benefits to local communities, but that some other businesses may suffer.

 Creating Tastier and Healthier Fruits and Veggies with a Modern Alternative to GMOs explains techniques used by breeders to speed up the breeding process to meet consumer demand for produce that tastes good and is good for you.

"I am confident that Chris will position CCE for the future by integrating communication and education technologies with the traditional boots-on-the-ground approach that has characterized the legacy of CCE to date," says Dean Boor.

Andrew Landers, a senior extension associate at Cornell’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, has developed sprayers that reduce excess pesticide use.

CCE director Helene Dillard and Department of Horticulture faculty Scott Peters and Jane Mt. Pleasant discussed  “The Peoples Colleges: A History of the New York State Extension Service in Cornell University and the State, 1876-1948″ as part of the library’s Chats in the Stacks series.

Requires strong communication skills and enthusiasm for New York small farms. Responsibilities include writing farmer profiles and helping to manage website, social media and other communications.

If you’re a Cornell student with an interest in fruit crop production and physiology, a new internship program at Cornell Orchards could be a great career stepping stone.

Ball owns and operates Schoharie Valley Farms where he and his family grow vegetables, small fruits and greenhouse crops on 200 acres for both retail and wholesale customers locally and in the New York City area.

9-week course designed to help new gardeners get started and help experienced gardeners broaden their understanding of organic techniques for all kinds of gardens.