Bringing World Class Education to Chautauqua County
We are here to educate and support our neighbors
Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations.
Chautauqua Program Areas
Agriculture
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County offers research-based resources and education to our farming community and the general public.
Educators help farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities. We connect clients with Cornell University faculty, Extension experts, and with other community agencies that also can provide information and support.
4-H Youth Development
Nationally, over 6 million youth belong to 4-H. In Chautauqua County, we offer local and county-wide 4-H clubs, after school 4-H opportunities, connections to 4-H camps and statewide 4-H activities. Visit our pages or call our office to learn more!
Nutrition and Healthy Living
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Family & Consumer Science programming provides nutrition, food safety, food security and food resource management education at community events, workshops and group meetings. Building strong and vibrant communities through the EFNEP program which provides nutrition education to low-income families and children in Chautauqua County.
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