Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County

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

Cornell Cooperative Extension...

• builds partnerships and coalitions with individuals, communities, organizations, government agencies, and businesses around issues of mutual concern;
• develops local leaders who use CCE knowledge to inform decisions;
• promotes youth development through 4-H clubs and other experiences;
• strives to help participants make informed choices using the best knowledge available;
• connects learners with educational resources found in locations throughout the world;
• consults with individuals and groups on multiple topics;
• provides resources via technologies such as the World Wide Web and satellite.

Our funding sources include:

• Westchester County;
• New York State;
• the United States Department of Agriculture;
• grants and contracts from both the public and the private sectors;
• fees for service;
• gifts.

The CCE Initiatives:

• Agriculture & Food Systems
• Children, Youth & Families
• Community & Economic Vitality
• Environment & Natural Resources
• Nutrition, Health & Safety