About the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park
The Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park is the Finger Lakes Region’s premier destination for food, beverage, and ag tech innovation, acceleration, and incubation.
Our state-of-the-art facilities offer access to the world-renowned research and resources of Cornell AgriTech and the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, as well as ample space for private expansion.
Whether you are an established company looking to surround yourself with innovative research and product breakthroughs, or a startup seeking the infrastructure and operational support to move to the next level, the Technology Park is the perfect place to launch your first product or bring the next revolutionary idea in food or agriculture technology to life.
partner organizations
Buildings and land
The Technology Farm
The Technology Farm is a dynamic incubator with a flex space model that allows businesses to move seamlessly from research and product development to small-scale manufacturing.
Manufacturing Center
The Tech Park’s 20,000 square-foot Manufacturing Center will offer customizable space for companies looking to scale-up their commercial operations.
Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture and Wine Center
FLCC’s Viticulture and Wine Center prepares the next generation of winemakers and industry professionals by offering hands-on study and access to Cornell AgriTech’s groundbreaking agricultural research.
Build-to-Suit Sites
The Technology Park’s 72-acre location offers shovel-ready sites of up to 20 acres for companies looking to call the Finger Lakes Region home.
Current Companies and Organizations
Board of directors
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MICHAEL MANIKOWSKI
CAFTPC Chairman, Former Director of Ontario County Office of Economic Development (OED); Former Executive Director Ontario County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
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MICHAEL NOZZOLIO
Partner, Harris Beach PLLC
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JAN NYROP
Former Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences & Goichman Family Director, Cornell AgriTech
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WILLIAM STRASSBURG
Former Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Wegmans Food Markets Inc.
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CATHARINE YOUNG
Executive Director, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, Cornell AgriTech
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Christine Smart
Goichman Family Director, Cornell AgriTech
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Amie Hendrix
Geneva City Manager
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Robert Nye
President, Finger Lakes Community College
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Ed Maguire
Founder, FLX Research; Former Business Development Specialist, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech
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Ryan Davis
Director of Economic Development, Ontario County
Communications and Public Information
BOARD MINUTES
May 19, 2022
Executive board minutes
Contact us
500 Technology Farm Drive
Geneva, New York 14456
(315) 781-0070