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

Our Vision:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is the premier research-based cooperative educational system focusing its resources on current and future issues in order to positively affect Agriculture, Families and Youth, Environment, and Economic Development in our county.

Our Strategic Initiatives:
Agricultural Sustainability – To encourage farmers in Orange County to adopt proven production and/or business management practices that have been shown to improve profitability.

Enhancing the Environment – To improve the quality and sustainability of the environment and natural resources by promoting environmental stewardship, sound decision-making and best management practices. 

Strengthening Youth and Families – To empower youth and families to reach their fullest potential through experiential learning opportunities that develop critical life skills, foster civic responsibility and strengthen the community.

Economic Development – To effectively utilize the research based resources and appropriate local partnerships to educationally program and to positively impact Orange County economic vitality.

Our Values:
Since 1915, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County has linked university research, knowledge, and experiential learning to the needs and issues facing Orange County residents.  We are committed to the following:

Excellence - We build on individual competence, credibility and integrity to deliver innovative programs of the highest quality.
Responsiveness - We respond in a timely, efficient and resourceful manner to issues that affect the county.

Collaboration - We optimize resources through partnerships with other Orange County agencies and organizations.

Results-oriented Programming - We deliver programs that are valued by people because they have gained knowledge they didn't previously have.

The Future - We anticipate future needs and develop appropriate programming to meet the needs.

Volunteerism - We respect and depend upon volunteers to multiply program efforts and to help provide organizational leadership.

Inclusiveness - We embrace diversity in faculty, staff and learners.  We respect diversity of opinion and take pride in the variety of
our programming.

Our Board of Director's Governing Policy:
We will govern proactively with an emphasis on vision, encouragement of diversity, strategic leadership, clear distinction of Board, and Executive Director roles, collective decision making, with a future focus, and a strong linkage to the people of Orange County.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact our office if you have any special needs.