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FARMING IN THE FINGER LAKES: Embrace the diversity of agriculture

(Editor’s Note: In 2017 and ‘18 we ran a monthly column on our Monday Farm Page called “Farming in the Finger Lakes.” Thanks to the effort and initiative of Eileen Jensen, that feature is returning. Eileen’s columns focusing on the local agricultural scene will run the first Monday of every month).

The time is here when the holidays are creeping up quickly and family gatherings become more abundant. We are fortunate to live in a region surrounded by farmers and an abundant food supply. As consumers of food, we have the pleasure of walking into local grocery stores to fill our bags with whatever food item we’re craving. It’s something that most of us don’t think twice about as food is the centerpiece for our tables.

Living in the Finger Lakes region allows all of us to have access to a diverse array of food. Let’s take a closer look at the diversity in a four-county radius including Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties.

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Step back into 1962 and explore the history and development of American agriculture in this fascinating educational film, Agriculture USA.

The film looks at how farming evolved alongside the growth of the United States, from the days of pioneer settlement to the increasing use of modern machinery, improved transportation, and agricultural education.

In this film, you’ll see:

American farming in the pioneer era

Wildlife, farmland, and cattle

Homesteading and the development of rural communities

The creation and importance of land-grant colleges

The growth of agricultural mechanization

Transportation and the movement of farm products to markets

The development of laws and regulations affecting agriculture