The farm and food sector is a complex system of people, businesses, policies, and regulations. Dyson extension and outreach programs examine production costs, business planning, and labor management at the farm level; executive education for food retailers and cooperative leaders; selling specialty crops in local markets; commodity crops in the global marketplace; and land use and dairy policy. Affiliated programs focus on international development.
As a land grant institution, Cornell University has a legacy of leveraging its academic resources for the greater good of farms, food, businesses, the environment, the community, and the world. The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management is shared by the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The Dyson School partners with the CALS extension system, “putting knowledge to work to serve a public purpose.”
Dyson Extension Faculty and Academics
Our faculty and associates contribute to a broad range of professional experience and research interests. Some of our main focus areas are:
Getting Involved: Student Opportunities with Dyson Extension Programs
Dyson undergraduate and graduate students can participate in agriculture Extension programs in several ways (sometimes for college credit or pay) including:
Internships and fellowships
Research assistantships
Independent research projects
Campus employment
Extension-affiliated courses
Service-learning experiences
Short-term study trips (domestic or international)
“I offer opportunities to my undergraduate advisees and students to conduct applied research with me and, where suitable, involve them in my Extension programming activities. For graduate students, involvement in Extension activities and engaging with industry, agency, and government stakeholders is an expected part of their graduate program.”
Todd Schmit, Professor at Dyson
