The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is a farmer-driven small grants program that funds critical on-farm research for Northern New York’s agricultural industry.
NNYADP projects produce practical real-world results that ensure the long-term economic viability of agriculture in the region.
Farmers from across the six-county region: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties identify and prioritize the research initiatives to meet needs and capitalize on opportunities.
The Northern New York agricultural industry contributes nearly $600 million in farm product market value to the local economy. More than 4,200 farms support a local payroll of $52.9 million.
The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is funded through the New York State Senate with support from the New York State Assembly.
Additional project funds, expertise, equipment, and other support is provided by Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations of Northern New York, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, regional ag research facilities, including W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, agribusinesses/businesses, and Northern New York’s farmers.
This is where you can learn about the latest research results and projects currently underway. NNYADP-funded research supports our dairy and livestock industries; the production and processing of field crops, locally-grown foods, fruits, flowers, and vegetables; the health of our sugar maple forests and maple production businesses; and the development of farm-based bioenergy enterprises.
NNYADP Economic Impact Statement
NNYADP Annual Research Reports: Annual research reports contain all projects by year.
