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Dairy Foods Extension

Providing cutting-edge research and support to New York state's dairy industry.

Helping farmers and business owners produce safe, healthy and wholesome foods

The Cornell University Dairy Foods Extension team is a diverse group of faculty and staff from the Department of Food Science with extensive knowledge that spans nearly all aspects of dairy science and technology.

Our mission is to provide information and training programs to the dairy production and processing sectors. We're equipped to address consumer questions and concerns as well. The team is available to assist Cornell Cooperative Extension in their training and outreach needs at the county level.

Our programs and trainings

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Certificate program

Our certificate program provides comprehensive training for dairy processors of all sizes within New York state and beyond to better prepare them to produce safe, quality dairy products.

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Specialty training

We offer a selection of specialty courses in both food safety topics and advanced level training programs including speciality cheese making, introduction to artisan ice cream, pathogen environmental monitoring and more.

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Regulatory training

We offer mandated federal training as well as partnering with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to deliver state-specific trainings, meetings and updates.

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