The Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, located in Freeville, New York, is a premier research facility operated by Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dedicated to advancing vegetable crop science, the farm serves as a vital hub for agricultural research and innovation in the Northeastern United States. It supports faculty, graduate students, and extension specialists in conducting cutting-edge studies on sustainable production practices, plant breeding, pest management, soil health, and more. The farm’s research plays a key role in improving crop yields, enhancing food security, and promoting environmentally responsible farming methods.

A unique feature of the Thompson Research Farm is its focus on practical field trials under real-world growing conditions, making its findings directly applicable to growers across the region. The facility fosters collaboration between academic researchers and New York’s agricultural community, ensuring that discoveries transe into benefits for local farmers and the broader food system. The farm is also involved in developing weather and climate resiliency practices for vegetable growers. As part of Cornell AgriTech, it is closely tied to a network of world-class experts and state-funded agricultural research initiatives.

Website: https://cals.cornell.edu/agricultural-experiment-station/research-farms/homer-c-thompson-vegetable-research-farm

Key Services:

– Applied vegetable crop research and field trials
– Plant breeding for improved vegetable varieties
– Integrated pest and disease management studies
– Soil health and nutrient management research
– Research on sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices
– Collaboration with Cornell faculty, extension educators, and growers
– Support for graduate student research in agricultural sciences
– Development of regionally adapted vegetable production solutions