Alfred State College - Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture News

Mon, Nov 9th, 2009

COSA planning teamMembers of the planning team for the Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (COSA) at Alfred State College met recently to “seal the deal” with Agricultural Engineering Services, PLLC, (AES), Auburn, chosen by ASC to be the lead engineers for the College’s new Dairy Facility Expansion.

Fri, May 1st, 2009

College Council Chair Patricia K. Fogarty, NYS Sen. Catharine M. Young, and ASC President Dr. John M. Anderson NYS Sen. Catharine M. Young (R-Olean) was honored by Alfred State College recently with the President's Medallion, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the college.

Wed, Apr 22nd, 2009

Summit to Plan Food Supply Chain from Western New York State to New York City

Farmers, State Agriculture Representatives and New York City Chefs and Distributors to Meet on Thursday, April 23, 2009

Animal Welfare Approved and Alfred State College will bring New York City chefs and food purveyors together with local farmers and agricultural experts at an April 23 summit to plan a supply chain from western New York State farms to the New York City market.

Tue, Feb 17th, 2009

Congressman Massa Alfred State College recently hosted Congressman Eric J. J. Massa (D-29th District) and his "2009 Western New York Regional Agriculture Summit."

Tue, Nov 18th, 2008

Alfred State College is pleased to announce that nearly all of its farm (Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture-COSA) land has been officially certified "organic" by NOFA-NY (Northeast Organics Farming Association).

Mon, Oct 6th, 2008

Condon and Rosati staff the State University of New York table.Dr. Mary Condon, Alfred State College executive assistant to the president, and Dr. Ronald R. Rosati, ASC provost and vice president for academic affairs, attended US Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's "New York Farm Day" in Washington, DC, in late September. 

Mon, Sep 15th, 2008

Curry oversees the unloading of the fresh produce at the Alfred State College Central Dining Hall. Without even knowing it, Alfred State College students are becoming locavores. In early September, Alfred State's Dining Services team took its first delivery of freshly grown produce from the Angelica Farmers' Market.

Wed, Aug 13th, 2008

Alfred State College (ASC) and the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) are pleased to announce a partnership to establish Pioneer Farm, a model farm to be operated by the college in accordance with AWI's Animal Welfare Approved standards. It will focus on teaching grazing systems and animal husbandry practices that enhance land use and animal well-being.

Tue, May 13th, 2008

NYS Sen. Catharine Young presented President Anderson with a proclamation from the NYS Senate.  Smiles were the order of the day, Thursday, May 8, when Alfred State College, its faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, students, friends from all walks of life, and SUNY (State University of New York) gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the school's founding.

Tue, Apr 22nd, 2008

Rees & YoungMembers of UUP (United University Professions) at Alfred State College, gathered recently to honor NYS Sen. Catharine M. Young, (R-Olean), at a dinner recognizing her for being named "2008 Friend of SUNY" by the organization.