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	Vegetable Research and Extension Program Department of Horticulture Cornell University
1999 New York Vegetable Variety and Cultural Practices Results Research Reports Food Safety Starts on the Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Cornell Vegetable Team Agriculture Links Vegetable Links Conferences		Statewide Specialist, Freshmarket Vegetable Production Anusuya Rangarajan ar47@cornell.edu Research Technician Betsy A. Ingall bai1@cornell.edu 134A Plant Science Building Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-1780 Fax (607) 255-9998	Mission The Mission of the Cornell University vegetable production research and extension program is to provide agriculture producers, policy makers and the general public with current, science-based information on production practices which promote the viability and economic sustainability of our vegetable industry, while minimizing negative impacts on the natural resources of New York State. Program Goals Maintain and provide current information on recommended varieties of vegetable crops for NYS climates and markets. Develop production recommendations for alternative crops which show promise to increase diversity of crops and markets. Provide information based upon new research in the area of integrated crop production aimed at reducing reliance on commercial fertilizers and pesticides