In the North Country, nutrition education is being treated like medicine. Through a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, CCE Jefferson County is helping people with or at risk of diet-related chronic disease build healthier habits that last. Learn more:

Fresh produce + nutrition tips + community = better health. The North Country Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, run by Cornell Cooperative Extension (@CCECornell) Jefferson County, helps participants with or at risk of diet-related chronic disease learn new, healthy ways

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Built after historic flooding, a shoreline dune in Sodus Point gradually grew beyond its original design. With permits secured in November, @nyseagrant worked with homeowners, village leaders, and state agencies to develop a plan to bring the dune back toward its intended size

Crystal Stewart-Courtens has spent 14 years building a premier garlic research and Extension program by starting where growers start, in the field. By listening to what works on farms and turning it into testable research, she delivers practical, science-based recommendations

At the @ErieCountyFair, 4-H livestock auctions are about more than selling animals. When Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County added marketing and communication training to its livestock program, youth gained real-world business skills and stronger auction results. This

Ashley Helmholdt is an extension associate with Cornell Garden-Based Learning, where she leads the Master Gardener Volunteer Program and Seed to Supper, advancing resilient, accessible gardening and strengthening community connections. Her Faces of Extension profile:

From hands-on forestry workshops to multigenerational stewardship, Brett Chedzoy’s Extension work is rooted in learning by doing. As a senior resource educator with CCE, he helps landowners build the skills and confidence to care for their forests for the long term.

From the field to the data, Kitty O’Neil’s Extension work is grounded in collaboration. As a statewide agricultural climate resiliency specialist with CCE, she works alongside farmers in northern New York to understand soil compaction and support long-term farm resilience.

Change doesn’t always start with big speeches or policy debates. Sometimes it starts with teens showing up each week and deciding to act. Through CCE Erie County’s Youth Community Action Network, Buffalo-area 4-H teens turn compassion into action while building leadership and

Christmas tree farming is more than a holiday tradition in New York; it’s a vital part of the state’s economy. Through partnerships with @CornellIPM, CCE works with growers to reduce pesticide use and improve efficiency — supporting healthier trees and family-run farms. 🎄

From 4-H kid to statewide specialist, Lindsey Pashow’s Extension story is rooted in connection — to farms, communities, and the people behind them. As part of CCE’s Harvest New York team, she works alongside farmers to support long-term economic viability. 👉

A trip to the shoreline can spark real curiosity. Through the 'Marine Camp', CCE Nassau County, @nyseagrant, and @NYstateparks are helping Long Island youth explore marine life, learn water safety, and experience hands-on coastal science. 👉

After military service, many Fort Drum veterans look for a new mission. For some, that mission is agriculture. CCE Jefferson County’s AgVets program connects them with training, mentors, and real pathways into farming. Read the story:

When service members leave the military, the search for a new mission begins. For many at Fort Drum, that mission is agriculture. Through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County’s AgVets program, veterans and active-duty soldiers explore farming as a path toward

Thinking about a real Christmas tree this year? CCE Chautauqua County encourages families to choose a locally grown tree — and shares a few simple tips to keep it fresh and cared for all season.🎄 Read more:

A CCE classroom in Jefferson County is helping teens and preteens find their village. Through the CARE program, youth are mixing invisible ink, building friendships, and talking about their futures — and parents are seeing real growth at home. Funded by the NYS Department of

Watertown youth are learning that there's more than one way to make magic. The Community Assets Resiliency Education (CARE) program, run by @ccecornell (CCE) Jefferson County, is using 4-H Wizarding World curriculum to build friendships, confidence, and skills for the future.

Connecting: Community Assets Resiliency Education (CARE) is a @ccecornell enrichment program that strengthens teens’ communication skills, goal-setting and connection to community, with components for both young people and their caregivers. @HealthNYGov

From homestead roots to CCE educator, Maria “Flip” Filippi leads local foods and Harvest Kitchen programs in St. Lawrence County, helping communities find meaning in everyday life. https://t.co/w2DSJOGlPn

CCE Steuben County has expanded its Agriculture in the Classroom program to every school district in the county. What began in 2023 with seven districts and one educator now reaches all 13 districts with monthly, standards-aligned lessons. https://t.co/vbpJe1VHQi