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Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County

4-H Youth Development

4-H creates innovative programs to meet the evolving need of your county youth

Herkimer County Local Foods Map

The local foods map is intended to serve as a guide for those who want to enjoy fresh local foods

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

A FREE program helping families with children eat better for less

Food Preservation Resources

The pandemic has sparked renewed interest in growing your own food or buying local produce and has meant increased interest in food preservation.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County

 Mission Statement:

“The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.”

Vision Statement:

“Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities”

Master Gardener Program

The Master Gardener Program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their county Cooperative Extension office to expand educational outreach throughout the community by providing home gardeners with research-based information. Master Gardeners assist with gardening projects in the community, teach classes and workshops, provide information at events, and answer gardening questions.

Agriculture

The agricultural program of CCE Herkimer County is comprised of two main tracts. The first of these deals specifically with local issues which include consumer agriculture and horticulture, small livestock, natural resources and agricultural economic development.

Dairy farming remains the mainstay of agricultural production in Herkimer County. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, almost $58 million in sales are generated annually. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census data was released in April. The census is taken every five years.

Herkimer County Farmers' Markets

When you buy direct from local farmers, your dollars stay within your community and strengthens the local economy. This helps preserve farming as a livelihood and rural landscapes as farmland. A great way to do this is to shop from your local farmers’ market.

Solar Leasing

Will it work on my land?

CNYDLFC

The team provides high quality educational programs that address the needs of commercial agricultural producers in Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie and Otsego counties.

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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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