Cornell Farm was founded as a goat dairy by grandpa Wilhelm Blatter (Bloter) near the intersection of Cornell and Barnes Roads in 1921. The name Cornell Farm was chosen to commemorate grandpa's attendance at Cornell Agricultural College (Now Cornell University) to study animal husbandry after his emigration from Switzerland in 1901 at 24 years of age.
   
The dairy was moved to its current location in 1926. Wilhelm’s son Ted Blatter took over the family business in 1945. In the mid ‘50s, the 10-acre property was converted to agriculture and grew strawberries for many years. Ted also began also growing trees and shrubs for wholesale on a part time basis while working other jobs. 

On Mother's Day 1987, Ted's son Ed and daughter-in-law Deby opened a retail stand (The Patio) selling geraniums, fuchsia hanging baskets and large buckets of ripe cherry tomatoes plants grown in the first greenhouse.  The business developed broader each year, adding more and more annual and perennial varieties, then containers and gardening supplies, and eventually houseplants, gifts, arbors, outdoor art, statuary and outdoor furniture. 

From one greenhouse, Cornell Farm has grown to 13 and staff to 20 or more.  Today, Cornell Farm specializes in growing 1000 varieties of annuals and perennials, gourmet hanging baskets and container gardens. In addition to a proven selection of trees and shrubs, the newest varieties are also featured including the low maintenance landscaping roses and topiaries.  Custom potting and consultation services and delivery are available, and a variety of classes are held sporadically during the year.