Cornell Orchards Store

Originally founded in 1910, today the Cornell Orchards consist of over 130 acres across two properties in Ithaca and Lansing, with over 50 acres of apple trees and 5 acres of grapes collectively. The Cornell Orchards are used to facilitate research, including identifying pest and disease resistant fruit varieties, the development of IPM (integrated pest management) programs to enable more sustainable agricultural practices, studying soil quality and its effect on plant health, how fruit crops take up soil nutrients, and extending harvest periods for crops. The Cornell Orchards also enable on-campus hands-on experience in fruit production for students.