Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
Mission & Initiatives
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OUR MISSION:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) enables people to improve their lives through education by bringing local experience and research-based solutions together.
OUR VISION:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) creates measurable change in order to positively affect Agriculture & Food, Families & Youth, Environment, & Economic Development within communities.
OUR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Education & Outreach – Develop and implement programs to address current and emerging issues to ensure positive impact.
Education Center & 4-H Park – Partner with public and private community to continuously develop and utilize the CCEOC Education Center & 4-H Park.
Funding & Operations – Ensure the financial stability and sustainability of CCEOC.
OUR PROGRAM INITIATIVES:
Agricultural & Food Systems Nutrition, Health, & Food Security Youth & Family Development Natural Resources, Climate & Energy Community Vitality & Economic Development
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 educational
programs of the highest
quality.
Responsiveness - We strive to respond promptly, efficiently, and resourcefully to issues that affect the county.
Collaboration - We optimize resources through Cornell University and partnerships with other local and regional agencies and organizations.
Volunteerism - We respect and depend upon volunteers to multiply program efforts and to help provide organizational leadership.
Belonging - We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging that is in our programs, our outreach, and among our staff and volunteers.
Last updated May 6, 2025