Dairy cattle in the Cornell Dairy Research Center in Harford, NY (Cornell University Photography).
Image by Jason Koski

Chautauqua County's dairy industry is valued at about 70 million dollars.

grapes

We have the highest number of Grape acreage in NYS counties.

Agriculture

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County offers research-based resources and education to our farming community and the general public. Educators help farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities. We connect clients with Cornell University faculty, Extension experts, and with other community agencies that also can provide information and support.

The Agricultural Improvement Grant Applications are now closed. We are reviewing them carefully. Currently over twice the available funds have been requested. 

CUCURBIT DOWNY MILDEW RESOURCES

https://cdm.ipmpipe.org/

Fungicides labeled for Cucurbit Downy Mildew (pdf; 183KB)

Effectively Managing Cucurbit Downy Mildew in NY in 2017 (pdf; 175KB)

Biopesticides for Managing Diseases of Cucurbits Organically (pdf; 214KB)

Efficacy of Organic Fungicides for Vegetable Diseases and Herbs (pdf; 158KB)

LATE BLIGHT RESOURCES

Late Blight Photos

Late Blight Fact Sheet

Fungicide Recommendations

Last updated November 30, 2023