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About CCE Broome County

Bringing Cornell University research to Broome County youth, families, farms, and communities

About Us

Our story starts in 1910, when the secretary of the Binghamton Chamber of Commerce proposed "extending to farmers the same opportunities now enjoyed by the businessmen of this city".. The following spring, a Cornell graduate named John H. Barron went to work as Broome County's first County Extension Agent. Barron's audience was skeptical at first, and he learned quickly that he couldn't do the work alone. James Quinn was elected the first president of the new Farm Bureau and a board of directors was established. The idea that took hold - farmers helping farmers, with the county agent serving as a trusted link to the university - is still how we operate more than a century later.

That role worked because the county agent brought both scientific knowledge and a real understanding of the problems farmers faced. In 1955, Cooperative Extension and the Farm Bureau went their separate ways: Extension focused on education, Farm Bureau on policy and advocacy.

Today, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County translates Cornell University's research into practical knowledge for the people who live here - farmers and food entrepreneurs, families and youth, gardeners and homeowners. We're part of the national cooperative extension system, a partnership between county, state, and federal government, with Cornell serving as New York's land grant university. Guided by a locally elected Board of Directors, we shape our programs around the needs of our own communities.

Board Information

CCE Broome County is governed by a 20-member Board of Directors, made up of volunteers elected from the community, two representatives from the Broome County Legislature, and a non-voting representative from Cornell University. The board sets policy, helps to establish priorities, and works with staff to ensure the association meets the needs of Broome County residents.

Association Officers

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Sarah Glose, President - Director of Economic Development/City of Binghamton

Scott Henry, Vice-President - Self-employed Farmer

Michelle Quail, Secretary - Business Manager/Bright Horizons

Michael Olin, Treasurer - Semi-retired Farmer

 

Directors-at-Large

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Linda Cooper, Retired Attorney, CCE-BC Master Gardener

Joel Decker, Branch Manager/NBT Bank

Amanda Florence, Recreation & Youth Services Coordinator/Broome County Parks

Patrick Harnan, Recreation Planner/Town of Vestal

Rebecca Harris, Career Counselor/Broome-Tioga BOCES

Scott Henry, Self-Employed Farmer

Meg Lucas, Marketing & Communications Manager/Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce

Catherine Maliwacki, Of Counsel CPA/ Davidson, Fox & Company

Brieanna Moreno, Director of Education/WSKG

Michelle Quail, Business Manager/Bright Horizons

Erin Summerlee, Director of the Food and Health Network/Rural Health Network of South Central New York

James D. Ward, Managing Attorney/Law Offices of James D. Ward

Stephen Winsor, Farmer/Winsor Acres

 

County Representatives (Appointed)

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Scott Baker, Broome County Legislator
Erin Micha, Broome County Legislator
 

Extension Representative

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Paul O'Connor, Extension State Specialist

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June 30

September 29

October 27

December TBA - Annual Meeting followed by Board Meeting

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Thank you for considering a gift to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Your support, at any level, helps us reach more of our neighbors with the programs they count on.

CCE Broome is funded through a combination of county, state, and federal allocations, competitive grants, contracts and fees for service, and contributions from businesses and individuals. Donations are especially valuable because they support work our more restrictive funding sources can't cover.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Checks may be sent to:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
840 Upper Front St Ste 1
Binghamton, NY 13905

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