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North Collins Driver License School

NEW! Ag CDL Training-Erie

This training program for both Class A and Class B licenses is intended for farmers and farm employees from Erie County. Open to adjacent counties after Sept. 1.

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Urban Farm Day

Urban Farm Day

The 3rd annual Urban Farm Day is Aug. 26, 2023. Share and make memories as you discover our region’s blossoming urban agricultural community and food system partners.

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Ag Supporter Opt-In

We have changed our $25 Ag Enrollment to an Ag Supporter model with an option to donate. Learn about how to become an Ag Supporter here...

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Climate Stewards Program

CCE Erie is now taking applications for a 12-module Climate Stewards training this spring. This effort will equip participants to act to address climate change in their communities through educational outreach and steward-led climate smart projects.

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Last updated April 26, 2023

Agriculture

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E-mail: erie@cornell.edu

Phone: (716)652-5400

Comprehensive Soil Testing

An agronomic soil test extracts a portion of the plant available nutrients contained in a soil sample and results are then classified as low, medium, high or very high based on expected crop response to added crop nutrients, crops grown on soils that test high to very high for a specific nutrient are not likely to respond with a yield increase if that nutrient is applied to the soil. However, soils testing low or medium for that nutrient are likely to show improved yield and quality if that nutrient is applied (provided other nutrients are present in adequate amounts).

Soil testing is a required component of nutrient management plans for many commercial farming operations as well as for purchase of phosphorous containing fertilizers for use on established lawns in some Northeast states.

Please click here to visit partner organization Dairy-One, Agro-One's website and to learn more about comprehensive soil testing. 

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

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Utllity Scale Solar - What You Should Know


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Learn about Utility-Scale Solar projects, lease agreements, and how to negotiate contracts in this  article