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Events & Online Courses
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Our program offers events both in person and online. Any upcoming events will be posted to this page. Online Courses Online courses are available for self-study at ANY TIME by registering through the links below. Enrollment includes lifetime access to the materials. Identifying & Partnering with Mushrooms Learn basic ID skills and the application of…
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Forestry
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The Cornell Forestry Extension Program includes information for forest owners, educators, loggers, and foresters regarding how best to engage in sustainable production on private forest lands. https://blogs.cornell.edu/cceforestconnect/ Key Contacts: Peter Smallidge, State Extension Forester, pjs23@cornell.edu
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Paw Paw
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The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a fruiting tree native to the eastern United States, growing from the Florida lowlands up to the Southern Tier in New York. It is believed that the pawpaw’s range is as large as it is because Indigenous Peoples cultivated this tree. Pawpaws have great value as a food crop. They…
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American Ginseng
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Ginseng is a high-value crop that can be grown in the right type of forest and ample patience on the part of the grower. Learn how through the series of videos above, and the downloadable guides from former Cornell Extension Educator Bob “Mr Ginseng” Beyfuss. Resources: Key Contacts: Tracey Testo, Agroforestry Resource Center of Greene…
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Maple Syrup
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Globally, humans have tapped trees and enjoyed saps and syrups for centuries. While production in New York is heavily focused on maple Syrup production, new opportunities are growing for birch and walnut syrups and for sap beverages and other value-added products. The Cornell Sugar Maple Program web site provides maple syrup production information for people…
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Woodland Mushrooms
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Woodland Mushrooms can be grown in many forest conditions. Cornell has been researching these practices since the early 2000s. Common species produced include Shiitake, Oyster, Lions Mane, Stropharia, and Nameko. Our program is a nationwide leader in providing guidebooks, factsheets, and videos to help you get started. Visit our Speciality Mushrooms project page for factsheets…
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People and Places
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The Cornell Agroforestry effort includes several sites for research and education. Research and Education Sites Browse the map or click the links below to learn more.
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Windbreaks
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Windbreaks are plantings of trees and/or shrubs that reduce wind speed in an agricultural area. First used widely after the Dust Bowl, they can have many benefits, such as: Key Contacts: Windbreak resources coming soon!
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