About Us

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County (CCE-NC) is an educational non-profit association that provides research-generated information and educational programs designed to build strong and vibrant communities. With funding and resources from Nassau County, New York State through Cornell University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and grant partnerships, CCE in Nassau County has been disseminating information since 1914.

Our Historical Roots…
The Land Grant Act, signed into law on July 2, 1862, by President Abraham Lincoln, provided grants of federal lands to states and territories to help establish colleges that would offer practical education for all citizens. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 recognized the value of this early work in New York and other states, as it established the formal relationship among federal, state, and local governments to support Extension work that continues today. Cornell University provides overall leadership as New York’s land grant institution and, by statute, as agent for the state in this three-way partnership. In 1914 through NYS County Law 224, Nassau County began its Cooperative Extension program under the leadership of community citizens who formed the first board of directors.

Our Constitution...
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