Our faculty and staff put knowledge and research to work for producers and processors across New York state and beyond as part of CALS’ Land-Grant mission.
We conduct extension education programs with targeted audiences in a variety of ways, including through community outreach, online courses, field days and in-person events in our state-of-the-art learning facilities.
Whether on campus or off, we translate Cornell AgriTech’s purpose-driven research into real-world practice that helps New York state farm and food businesses, residents and communities.
In 2022-2023, we spent time with producers to assist with a variety of issues, from climate adaption to food safety and more.
Notable extension achievements
Cornell Food Venture Center
The CFVC provides comprehensive assistance to new and established food entrepreneurs, processors and farmers to enhance food safety, satisfy regulatory compliance and promote economic development. Services include scheduled process and process review validation for processed foods; laboratory services and consultation for product safety and stability; reduced oxygen packaging; hazard analysis and validation; heat penetration studies; food classification letters; and training.
668
clients/businesses served
2,000
samples analyzed for safety and stability
1,800
scheduled processes for value-added food products
Cornell Craft Beverage Institute
CCBI provides resources to craft beverage producers with important decisions to make on issues ranging from fruit sources and fermentation techniques to quality assurance and regulatory compliance. CCBI staff deliver extension support and research-based innovations to benefit growers, producers and consumers.
272
industry clients served
2,954
industry samples analyzed
1,160
research samples analyzed
Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University
The IFS@CU takes a comprehensive approach to providing training and conducting applied research to support the food industry in reducing foodborne illness risks. With expertise in fresh produce, dairy, juice and food processing, the IFS@CU aids the food industry in complying with federal regulatory requirements in the Food Safety Modernization Act and addresses food safety challenges that stretch from farms to consumers’ tables.
GMPs Part 117 Online Course:
320
certificates issued
4,608
training hours
Produce Safety Alliance
Our PSA provides fundamental, science-based, on-farm food safety knowledge to fruit and vegetable growers, packers, educators, regulatory personnel and others interested in the safety of fresh produce. The PSA prepares growers to meet the regulatory requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
3,889
Grower Training Courses offered
82,279
Participants
791,044
Training Hours