New York

Land-Grant University Network

  • Cornell University
    • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences  www.cals.cornell.edu/

    • Community and Rural Development Institute  www.cardi.cornell.edu/

    • Cooperative Extension Service  http://www.cce.cornell.edu/
      The Cornell Cooperative Extension web site offers information about cooperative extension in general and at Cornell. It includes information about programs and projects, organized into five priority areas: agriculture and food systems sustainability; children, youth, and family well-being; community and economic vitality; environmental and natural resource enhancement; and nutrition, health and safety. Projects can be accessed by priority area, topic, or through an alphabetical listing. The site also provides information about current issues of interest, news items, and announcements. The site includes a catalog of extension publications, including an online order form. Other publications, including newsletters and fact sheets, are available online in the resource directory. Other resources include announcements, program development aids, discussion groups, and reference resources. The site includes links to a variety of extension, Cornell, or other academic sites. It also offers an extensive listing of other links, organized alphabetically.

    • Library System  campusgw.library.cornell.edu/

    • University Homepage  www.cornell.edu/

Others

  • Agribusiness Association, New York State http://www.nysaba.com
    The NYSABA web site offers useful information and resources for members and others wishing to learn about the organization. It includes information on conferences and other upcoming events, links to other resources, and links to members' pages. The association's newsletter and annual meeting summaries are also available on the site in HTML format.

  • Agricultural Education, New York State  http://www.nyag-ed.org/
    New York State Agricultural Education serves to recruit and prepare individuals for agricultural careers. It works as an information center for agricultural education statewide and through national organizations. The web site offers information on agricultural education programs in colleges and universities, agricultural programs in secondary schools, the Future Farmers of America program, and general news on agriculture in New York. The site offers numerous links to schools, agriculture- and education-related sites, and other organizations.

  • Association of Counties, New York State  http://www.state.ny.us/nysac/
    The New York State Association of Counties is a nonprofit municipal organization serving the 57 counties of New York and New York City. Its web site offers information about legislative issues, including online publications of addresses and reports; and links to specific policy and research information in subject areas including general statistics, local government restructuring, transportation, budget and finance, public safety, environment, health and Medicaid, rural affairs, and welfare reform. The site also includes news, a Weekly Wire newsletter providing weekly updates on legislative issues, an interactive forum, a directory of county officials, and information on upcoming conferences. The site also lists links to individual counties within the state, and other links to related resources

  • Association of Towns of the State of New York  www.nytowns.org
    The Association of Towns is a membership organization of municipalities serving towns by providing training programs, research and information services, technical assistance, legal services, computer software programs, insurance programs and a variety of publications to member towns. It also provides advocacy for towns in state government, monitoring legislation and regulatory action, lobbying and presenting initiatives. Its membership includes over 97% of New York's 932 towns. The web site includes information about the association and the services it offers, publications and other products available from the association, news, and a calendar of upcoming events. Some reports are available online in HTML format.

  • Center for Economic Growth  www.state.ny.us/ceg
    The Center for Economic Growth is a private not-for-profit organization promoting economic growth in the Albany region. The center's web site offers information about the capital region as a business center, business retention and expansion programs, economic information, and about the center. It includes information on transportation, industries and resources, and comparative costs as well as business assistance programs.

  • Community and Rural Development Institute http://www.cardi.cornell.edu/
    The Community and Rural Development Institute at Cornell University coordinates research, extension, and teaching in five broad areas: community development, economic development, environmental management, human services, and local governance and leadership. The web site includes additional information on each of the five areas, including reports, case studies, resources and links, affiliates, and other on-campus or government programs. The site additionally includes information from the CaRDI research center, including grant information; information on conferences and workshops; degree programs; and affiliates. Institute publications, including reports and a resource directory, are available online in PDF format. The site also contains an annotated list of links to other sites.

  • Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/
    The Department of Agriculture and Markets' web site includes information on New York's agriculture for both producers and consumers. The site offers current news updates and press releases, messages from the governor, information on fairs and farmers' markets in New York, and general information on New York agricultural commodities.  The site also list extensive agriculture statistics, including online publications and census data; a searchable database of farms; and department programs and agency information.

  • Department of Environmental Conservation, New York  http://www.dec.state.ny.us/
    The state Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for administering and enforcing the environmental conservation law. Its web site offers information on its programs and resources.  It includes information about the department, regulations, education information, natural resources and outdoors, and environmental protection. Each broad subject area includes more detailed information, organized by subject, including press releases and program information as well as general information. The site includes special information for small businesses.

  • Department of Environmental Conservation, New York  http://www.dec.state.ny.us/
    The state Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for administering and enforcing the environmental conservation law. Its web site offers information on its programs and resources.  It includes information about the department, regulations, education information, natural resources and outdoors, and environmental protection. Each broad subject area includes more detailed information, organized by subject, including press releases and program information as well as general information. The site includes special information for small businesses.

  • Farm Bureau, New York  www.nyfb.org
    New York Farm Bureau is a volunteer organization addressing the economic and public policy issues facing the agriculture industry. Its web site includes information about the bureau, its members, and mission; membership information and benefits; and news. The site also offers information about legislative issues affecting agriculture; information on individual New York counties, including census information (in PDF format); and bureau programs and projects, including young farmers' programs; and a calendar of upcoming events. The site also has the bureau's newsletter, Perspectives, online. Links to other sites are organized by subject.

  • Historical Association, New York State  www.nysha.org
    The New York State Historical Association is a private, non-profit educational institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting objects significant to New York history and American culture. It operates a research library, publishes popular and scholarly history publications, and provides educational programs. The web site includes information for visitors, museum information, information about the association's research library, and membership information. It also includes a calendar of events.

  • New York Farm Net  http://www.nyfarmnet.org/
    New York Farm Net is a free resource for farmers and agricultural workers and community members. It offers training, counseling, referral resources, workshops, and support groups to help farm families in the state, as well as connecting farmers with one another. The Farm Net web site includes information about the organization, its history, mission, goals, and impacts of recent work. It also contains information about services, including information and referral, consulting, a resource library, support groups, and agriservice programs. The Farm Net newsletter is also available on the site in HTML format. The site offers an annotated list of links to other resources and programs. It also includes a comprehensive resource guide, covering topics in farm management, farm transitions, legal issues, and family issues.

  • NY Farm Viability Institute http://www.nyfarmviability.org/
    The New York Farm Viability Institute, Inc. (NYFVI) is an independent, non-profit organization that is led by farmers and dedicated to serving agricultural producers regardless of enterprise, size of business or location in New York. NYFVI fosters a vibrant agricultural sector in New York by supporting applied research, education, information transfer, technology adoption and market analysis to reduce practical barriers to the success of farming enterprises.

  • New York Main Street Alliance http://www.cardi.cornell.edu/nymsa/index.cfm
    The New York Main Street Alliance (NYMSA) is a not-for-profit statewide organization dedicated to Main Street revitalization. In 1991, a group of municipal officials, small business owners, preservationists and economic development professionals decided to change the course of events that were destroying New York's Main Streets and traditional downtown centers. They wanted to increase awareness of New York's historic Main Streets, recall their history, and help guide their future. They wanted to provide their fellow citizens with the tools and resources to improve their own communities at the "grass roots" level.

  • New York Planning Federation http://www.nypf.org/
    Our mission: "To promote sound planning, land use and zoning practice in New York State so that orderly growth and development may occur balanced with necessary resource conservation."

  • New York State Home Page  www.state.ny.us
    The New York State web site includes information on government agencies, crime, the economy, school taxes, education, the environment, health care and welfare. It also includes the text of gubernatorial addresses, as well as additional information about the office of governor on the governor's home page. The "Renewing the Spirit of New York" section of the site includes information on the state's plans to improve New York in areas of economic development, public safety, health care, environment, education, government efficiency, and welfare reform. The site also includes links to pages on state economic development, tourism, citizen's access, associations, and education.

  • New York State Library  http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/
    The New York State Library is part of the Office of Cultural Education within the State Department of Education. It offers research and library services to the general public. The library's web site includes information on library development, library programs in talking books and Braille resources, and library news. The catalog and research databases also can be accessed through the site. The site provides links to state government resources on the internet, searchable by name, category, or level of government. It includes the New York State Government Information Locator Service, a searchable online database of links to government sites.

  • Rural Development Council, New York State  http://www.nysrdc.org/
    The New York State Rural Development Council is a nonpartisan partnership forum working to improve living conditions for all rural New Yorkers. Its web site offers information about the council, its objectives, membership, and current initiative interests. The council includes five working groups focusing on different areas of interest: agriculture and natural resources, community development/technical assistance, housing, infrastructure, and telecommunications. The site includes the mission statement and priorities of each working group. The site includes information on successful projects, a calendar of upcoming events, minutes of council meetings, and a listing of related resources online.

  • Rural Housing Coalition, New York State  www.ruralhousing.org
    The Rural Housing Coalition is a nonprofit corporation providing member organizations with assistance in addressing the housing needs of low- and moderate-income families. It offers services in promotion, technical assistance, policy development, and direct and indirect support of community development in rural New York State. The coalition's web site includes information about the coalition and its history, resources, and services; the state's Rural Preservation Program; the annual Affordable Housing and Community Development Conferences; technical assistance programs available; the board of directors; and sponsoring organizations. The site also includes a resource directory; news briefs; notices of career opportunities in related programs; a listing of rural preservation companies; a list of model documents available from the coalition; and tables of contents of recent issues of the coalition's semi-monthly newsletter, Rural Delivery. The site also includes a list of links to other rural housing and preservation sites.

  • Rural Water Association, New York  www.nyruralwater.org
    The New York Rural Water Association is a private non-profit organization promoting the formation, improvement, and sound operation of rural water and wastewater systems throughout the state. Its membership consists of 800 communities and systems, each serving less than 10,000 people. It is an affiliate of the National Rural Water Association. The association's web site includes information about the association's services, including technical assistance, training, and advocacy, as well as educational services, protection plans, and conferences. The site also includes news, updates on legislative issues, and contact information. It also offers links to associated members' sites and to other sites for water management, government, or legislation.

  • The Rural Schools Program http://www.education.cornell.edu/rsp/
    The Rural School Association of New York State (RSAYNS) represents the interest of small and rural school districts in New York State.

Penn State Mark Link to the Pennsylvania State University

The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development is located at the Pennsylvania State University and collaborates with land grant institutions in the northeast U.S.

USDA-CSREES logo Link to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension System

The Center receives core funds from USDA-CSREES and the Northeastern Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors.