Resources
We have compiled a list of useful resources for growers, consultants and agri-business people, organized by category. We hope that these websites can provide you with additional information, photos, and guidance.
GENERAL
Cornell University Vegetable Program
https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellvegetables
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
The Cornell Cooperative Extension website provides an overview of CCE programs across New York State.
Cornell Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
Information about the National GAPs Program and upcoming GAPs events.
https://cals.cornell.edu/national-good-agricultural-practices-program
BUSINESS
Cornell Small Farms Program
https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/
Small Farms Online Courses
GUIDELINES
Cornell Veg Crop & Pest Management Guidelines
Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable provides up-to-date vegetable crop production information for New York State. Included are cultural and pest management strategies for the major vegetable crops grown in New York State. It has been designed as a practical guide for vegetable crop producers, crop consultants, ag chemical dealers, and others who advise vegetable crop producers.
Guidelines may be purchased from The Cornell Store. You may purchase a print copy or online access.
https://store.cornell.edu/c-875-pmep-guidelines.aspx
Organic Production Guides
Organic Integrated Pest Management for 8 vegetable groups, tree & small fruit, and grapes, and more
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/41246
GREENHOUSE & TUNNELS
Cornell University High Tunnel
This site provides growers with more information from Cornell's high tunnel team: types of structures, business and marketing resources, and crops that grow particularly well in the tunnel environment.
http://hightunnels.cals.cornell.edu/
SARE Season Extension Topic Room
A section of the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) website, the season extension topic room provides nationwide research in the areas of variety trials, fertility management, pest management, water management, energy, and marketing and economics.
http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Topic-Rooms/Season-Extension-Topic-Room
PESTS
Cornell Vegetables -- Disease Factsheets and Articles
If you were a big fan of Vegetable MD Online website (which has been retired), much of that content has been moved here.
https://www.vegetables.cornell.edu/pest-management/disease-factsheets/
Network for Environment & Weather Awareness (NEWA)
Awareness for disease, insect and weather forecasts.
The following links provide information and learning resources for NEWANEWA apple tools - learning resourcesNEWA Blog - updatesNEWA Get Help - FAQs and weather station resources
NYS IPM Program
Developing sustainable ways to manage pests and help people to use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.
https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management
SOIL HEALTH
SARE Cover Crop Topic Room
A section of the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) website, the cover crop topic room provides educational materials developed from cover crop research. Topics include selection and management, economics, establishment, rotations, soil and fertility management, water management, pest management, and no-till.
http://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Topic-Rooms/Cover-Crop-Topic-Room
Cornell Soil Health
Information to help you return your soil to a healthy state or keep an already good soil productive.
http://soilhealth.cals.cornell.edu
The Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratory
Provide accurate and cost effective analysis of soil (Cornell Soil Health Test, Illinois Soil Nutrient Test, other specialized soil tests), plant and water samples.
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
2026 NYS Dry Bean Meeting and Cutting Event
March 20, 2026
Geneva, NY
The Cutting Event will be held in the morning, followed by lunch, and the NYS Dry Bean Meeting in the afternoon.
DEC recertification credits available for the NYS Dry Bean Meeting portion of the day: 2.0 in categories 1a, 10, 21, and 23.
Harmonized GAP Plus+ Plan Writing Session
March 20, 2026
Newark, NY
Join us for this specialized workshop to cover requirements for this specific audit. Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are increasingly being asked to have the Harmonized GAP Plus+ audit to satisfy some large buyer's requirements.
2026 Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference
March 21, 2026
Rochester, NY
Join us for our annual Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference, a day of learning and connections featuring interactive workshops, community knowledge sharing, Fruition's Gift of Seed Experience, horticulture tables and displays, and more!