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Cut Flowers

Helping New York cut flower operations bloom

New York has over 700 cut flower growers across the state with a total sale value over $10.5 million (2022 Census of Agriculture). 

Many New York flower farmers are looking to grow organically, produce flowers year-round, and diversify their operations. 

Harvest New York supports these efforts by providing programming on cut flower marketing, market evaluations, diversification of operation, pricing, and agritourism.

  • Harvest New York works with over 30 CCE educators and specialists to support cut flower growers across the state. 
  • This group works together to bring growers webinars, regional networking events, conferences, fact sheets, and more.
Cut Flower Industry Statewide Resources
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Industry Support

Cut Flower E-List

Join our e-list for updates from Cornell CALS and Cooperative Extension experts:

  • Community-based knowledge and networking opportunities
  • New trends
  • Research, workshops, and events relevant to NYS commercial cut flower growers
Sign Up for the Cut Flower E-List

Cut Flower Webinars

This monthly webinar series addresses cut flower production best practices and considerations. New and experienced growers are encouraged to join us!

2026 topics include regenerative agriculture basics, weed and disease control, cover crops for sustainable crop production, calculating fertilizer needs based on soil test results, and growing lavender, dahlias, ranunculus and anemones...and more!

2026 Cut Flower Monthly Webinar Series
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Contact Us

Lindsey Pashow

Ag Business Development & Marketing Specialist

(518) 569-3073

lep67 [at] cornell.edu (lep67[at]cornell[dot]edu)