Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County is located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and extends north to the Adirondacks. Herkimer County is home to approximately 65,000 residents, and is made up of nineteen small communities that share a single vision: to maintain a high quality of life for the county’s citizens and visitors. We are proud to be a part of that vision as our vision statement is “Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities.”
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Position Available: Nutrition Program Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County is looking to hire a Nutrition Educator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Position Summary: The EFNEP Nutrition Educator delivers public education for Cornell Cooperative Extension...
2024 Veggie Van Request for Proposals
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County (CCE) is seeking proposals from qualified farmers or farming organizations to operate a Veggie Van pilot program in collaboration with our organization. The Veggie Van program aims to increase access to fresh, locally...
Food Insecurity Among Adults in Herkimer County
According to a January 3, 2024 article by the New York State Department of Health, State Health Department Releases Report On Food Insecurity Among Adults, Herkimer County has the highest percentage of adults who experience food insecurity (outside of New York City)...
Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas
In a continued collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania, and Farm Bureaus of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York this series of webinars will explore the continued push for development of solar energy projects in agricultural areas of the...
Mohawk Valley Energy Choices
New York State is embarking on a transition to an inclusive clean energy powered economy. All residents, businesses and communities across the State will have access to new opportunities to benefit from this transition including clean energy careers, home...