Producers, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), and other stakeholders in New York State’s Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties have been working to strengthen the local food system through technical assistance and development of markets, primarily a food hub that would serve producers in the four contiguous counties. The objective is to improve profitability of local producers and increase accessibility to local foods. The need for a comprehensive, mappable database was quickly identified. The use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has proven crucial in organizing data needed to find logistical solutions regarding the local food system, connecting producers to markets and technical resources, and answering questions such as:
Michael Nuckols
Ag & Natural Resources Program Manager
msn62@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 227
Last updated April 26, 2021