Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County

• Provides an array of services that include the following:

• 4-H Youth Development- Serves youth 5-19 years old who are members of organized 4-H clubs, participants in special interest groups and as students in after-school and school enrichment programs. 4-H helps young people to learn by doing, develop leadership talents, gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes, and explore career opportunities model positive citizenship and share experiences with youth and adult leaders
• SNAP Ed Northern Finger Lakes- A nutrition education program to assist residents of the county to improve diet quality, increase food security, improve food safety and enhance food resource management. Lessons presented to groups or individuals provide information about menu planning, shopping and safe and healthy food preparation
• Environment Education- Support is provided to residents and local communities as a resource for questions related to the environment. Organizes and partners to conduct five annual recycling events
• Master Gardener Program- Trained volunteers provide a seasonal help line for county residents to answer gardening problems and encourages environmentally sound gardening practices. Hot-line is staffed by our volunteers (May1st thru mid-October): Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00AM-12:00PM
• Agriculture Programs- Education programs to support the viability and profitability of agriculture and related businesses
• Volunteer Opportunities- The 4-H staff provides leader training and abundant project materials. Latest focus is on S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Choose Health lifestyle curriculums