Extension Learning Farm

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm is located in Canton, NY. We are part of our local county extension office and we are a long ways from Ithaca where Cornell University is located. However, like them, our mission is education. Livestock and crop demonstrations, ag awareness activities for schools and the public, maple production, 4-H activities, and an FFA aquaculture program are our main operations.

We have volunteer groups like the BOCES Community Connections Program and Work-study students from SUNY Canton that help with the sheep operation. Several local young people volunteer to help during the summer because of their interest in animals or becoming a veterinarian someday. Many groups such as the Maple Producers, North Country Shepherds, Farm Bureau, etc, meet at the farm. There is a steady stream of busses, vans and cars coming and going.