Alfred State College - Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture News

ASC Celebrates 100th Anniversary on May 8

hoyersm — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:42:54 -0400

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 100^th anniversary of the school's founding.

Members of UUP Honor NYS Sen. Catharine Young

hoyersm — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:29:38 -0400

Members 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.

Lettuce Indulge - Lettuce Tasting Event, April 22

hoyersm — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:57:16 -0400

Enough with the chicken wings and comfort foods -it's time to get your palate ready for spring. Alfred State College will host New York's first Lettuce Tasting event on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in the new Student Gathering Place on campus. "Lettuce Indulge," hosted by Alfred State's Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (COSA), will give students and members of the community the chance to sample COSA's produce while giving their taste buds an education in greens.

Hydroponics System at Alfred State College: New Ideas Sprouting Up Everywhere

hoyersm — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:15:41 -0400

There may be snow on the ground and a nip in the air, but the cropping season is well underway at Alfred State College. Thanks to new greenhouse and lighting technologies, the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Technology, located in the central Southern Tier, is growing vegetables year-round.

Harbur Updates Cornell Students and Faculty on COSA Progress

hoyersm — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:23:12 -0400

Dr. Matthew Harbur, assistant professor of agriculture and horticulture at Alfred State College, recently spoke to members of the Department of Agricultural Sciences, Cornell University, about the development of the Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at Alfred State College.

ASC Dining Services Anchors Local Sustainable Food Chain

hoyersm — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:45:44 -0500

Getting nutritious, tasty, fresh, and appealing meals on the table every day at the Alfred State College campus is a challenging affair. It means developing recipes, planning menus, locating and ordering large quantities of foodstuffs, preparing the food, and serving it to customers at the right temperature - all while maintaining the quality and safety of the food.

$29,320 Grant Issued to Alfred State’s Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture

hoyersm — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:06:44 -0500

Alfred State College recently received a $29,320 grant to organize a system for local farmers to supply Alfred State College's dining services with fresh produce. To accomplish this, the Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (COSA) will provide support and educational benefits for local farmers.

Organic Specialist & Sen. Young Sample Organic Tomatoes

dudleyjp — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:53:24 -0400

Alfred State College hosted NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Organic Agriculture Specialist Sarah Johnston recently for a full day of conversation on the needs of organic farmers in New York State and what role Alfred State's new Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture can play, now and in the future, at a WNY Organic Agriculture Roundtable.

Sarah Johnston (NYS Dept of Ag Mkts) Visits Campus

dudleyjp — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:37:12 -0400

Alfred State College is hosting NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Organic Agriculture Specialist Sarah Johnston on Monday, Oct. 1, for a full day of conversation and dialogue on the needs of organic farmers in New York State and what role Alfred State's new Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture can play, now and in the future, at a WNY Organic Agriculture Roundtable. NYS Sen. Catharine Young is expected to attend.

COSA Progressing on Many Fronts

dudleyjp — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:06:57 -0400

Alfred State College's Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (COSA) has achieved several milestones thus far in building its capacity to help farmers in New York and beyond.