At cornell university, federal capacity funds are administered strategically to address a wide range of issues in new york state and beyond and foster the integration of applied researchand…

At cornell university, federal capacity funds are administered strategically to address a wide range of issues in new york state and beyond and foster the integration of applied researchand extension programming. Cornell agritech, new york state agricultural experiment, an integral of cornell's college of agriculture and life sciences, advances research on horticultural crops and the foods and beverages made from these crops. Cornell agritech works to reimagine the future of food and agriculture systems by working across disciplines to explore questions from all sides and translate our discoveries into practical solutions that help growers and businesses thrive. We improve the health of the people, environment and, economy of new york state and beyond, through innovative food and agricultural science andby linking our research capacity with one of the nation's most comprehensive statewide cooperative extension systems. Cornell university agricultural experiment station (CORNELLAES), new york state agricultural experiment station (agritech at nysaes), and cornell cooperative extension (CCE) work collaboratively to determine planned programs that align with nifa priority areas and direct funds to individual research and extension projects as well as projects that integrate these two activities. The approach used to integrate the work of the two experiment stations and CCE is designed to serve the citizens of new york state and improve the human condition through excellence in scholarship-linking research, non-formal teaching, and extension to 'real life' challenges and opportunities. Director- level staff from cornell AES, agritech, and CCE meet regularly throughout the year to discuss innovative approaches to relevant issues, research and extension projects, and new opportunities.critical issues include: agriculture and food systems: projects support a NY food and agriculture industry that is diverse, sustainable, and profitable, and that produces a safe, reliable, and healthy food supply. Climate change andsustainable energy:projects develop and/or implement practices to reduce or mitigate agriculture and food systems impacts from climate change. Projects may also focus on renewable energy production from agriculture or forest resources and energy conservation and renewable energy that benefits agriculture and food systems. Special consideration is given to projects that will develop implementable strategies, linked to agriculture and forestry, for meeting new york's climate act by reducing use of carbon-based fossil fuels, loweringgreenhouse gas emissions, mitigating fugitive methane emissions within the agriculturalsector, boosting energy efficiency, supporting renewable energy adoption, and maximizing carbon sequestration in new york's lands and forests. Natural resources and theenvironment: projects lead to improved use of the state's available land and natural resources, particularly for agriculture and forestry industries. Programs engage individualsand communities in conserving and sustaining the quality, diversity, and accessibility of new york's natural resources and environmental assets. 4-H yout hdevelopment/children, youth, and families: projects focus on life skilldevelopment, stem opportunities for youth, human development, and the quality of home and work environments. For hatch or mcintire-stennis supported research there should be a connection with agriculture and food industries. Community and economicvitality:projects empower entrepreneurship and workforce development, agriculture andfood systems development, community and economic development, and community sustainability and resilience. For hatch and mcintire-stennis supported research these activities must have a connection to agriculture and food industries.