About CCE Sullivan County
Since 1914 farmers, families, seniors, businesses, and communities have been receiving the best information available on the issues that matter most to them. Because our office is in Sullivan County, we can be responsive to this county's immediate needs, while drawing on expertise from the National Land Grant University System and Cornell University. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is building strong and vibrant communities, families, and individuals right here in Sullivan County. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of our constituents.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s mission is to share research based education, outreach, and opportunities in response to Sullivan County’s needs in the areas of Agriculture, Nutrition, Family, and Environment.
Our local vision is that Cornell Cooperative Extension will be a key partner with the community in improving the quality of life in Sullivan County by employing the latest technology, research-based education, and inclusive programming.
Our Guiding Values include Collaboration, Compassion, Sustainability, and Volunteerism.
Extension staff and volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. Our educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and consumer agriculture and food systems; nutrition and health; youth and family development; caregiving; energy efficiency; economic and community development; home gardening; and sustainable natural resources. Our ability to match university resources with community needs helps us play a vital role in the lives of individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Sullivan County.
CCE Sullivan is part of the Cooperative Extension land grant system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments that is administered in New York State through Cornell University. Each county's Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer, governed by a locally elected Board of Directors, and is responsive to county government with general oversight from Cornell University. All associations work to meet local needs, as well as state and national goals.
CCE Sullivan is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and under New York State’s County Law Section 224 subsection 8, considered a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York.
We have an extensive system for getting input from diverse interests in the community, and we welcome your ideas and involvement in our efforts. If you are interested in how CCE Sullivan sets policies and program priorities, or if you'd like more information on how to get involved, please get in touch with us!
2026 Enrollment Drive
Our 2026 Association enrollment materials are now available. Complete and return your enrollment card and payment today to ensure that you won't miss a single issue of our Extension Connection publication.
- The Extension Connection Sullivan County is an evidence-based, educational magazine loaded with articles on pertinent topics, fast facts, tools to use, guest editorials, upcoming events and classes, photos, recipes, market information, and more!
- The Extension Connection Sullivan County magazine in print is only $25 per calendar year* and is free by email!
- To ensure that more of your donation dollars are going towards delivering educational programming, please consider receiving the magazine electronically by indicating the email option on the form.
*Calendar year runs from January to December.
Directions
From Binghamton
Exit Rt 17 East at Exit 101, Ferndale. Proceed to end of ramp. Turn right. Go less than 1/10 of a mile, turn right onto “Ferndale-Loomis Rd at Ferndale Marketplace store (white antique building). Proceed for 2.3 miles. Stop sign. At intersection, straight. Look for CCE building on left with large sign "Cornell Cooperative Extension Gerald J. Skoda Education Center" out front. Red brick building.
From New York City
Exit Rt 17 at Exit 101, Ferndale. Proceed to end of ramp. Turn right to go 2/10 mile (under Rt 17). Bear right (sign for “Swan Lake”). Got 2/10 mile to Ferndale-Loomis Road (first right after quickway ramp, turn at Ferndale Marketplace, white antique building). Stay on Ferndale-Loomis Road for 2.3 miles to our red brick building on left. Large sign in front of building says: “Cornell Cooperative Extension & Gerald J. Skoda Education Center".
Thruway from Albany, exit Kingston, Rt 209 to Ellenville. Turn right, Rt 52 to Liberty.
Option 1
Proceed straight to Main St. Liberty through 2 traffic circles to 2nd Stop light. Left onto Rt 52/Chestnut St. Several miles to Ferndale-Loomis Rd., turn left.
Option 2
Make a left at second set of lights by "Sam's Service Center." Pizza Hut & the Liberty Diner on right. At light, straight through. Pass Taco Bell, McDonald's. Go under Rt 17, bear right toward "Swan Lake" sign. Go 2/10 mile to Ferndale-Loomis Road. (First right after quickway ramp to 17 East.) Ferndale Marketplace (white antique building) on left at bottom of hill. (This is Ferndale-Loomis Road). Stay on Ferndale-Loomis Road for 2.3 miles to our red brick building on left. Large sign says "Cornell Cooperative Extension & Gerald J. Skoda Education Center in front near entrance."