About Us

Welcome to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties!

In 1917, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene County were established in their respective counties.  Consolidated in 2012, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties (CCE Columbia and Greene), has continued to respond to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust. Our programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation.

The mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. Extension staff and trained 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; nutrition and health; youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; 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 Columbia and Greene Counties.

CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties 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 Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer, governed by an elected Board of Directors, and is responsive to its county government with general oversight from Cornell University.  All associations work to meet local needs as well as state and national goals.

CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and is considered under New York State’s County Law Section 224 subsection 8 as 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 of Columbia and Greene Counties sets policies and program priorities, or if you'd like more information on how to get involved, please get in touch with the contact listed below.

Visit us at the:

Agroforestry Resource Center
6055 Route 23
Acra, NY  12405

Extension Education Center
479 Route 66
Hudson, New York 12534

Hours:

8:30 am-4:00 pm weekdays (closed for lunch 12:00-12:30 pm)

Our offices are closed in observance of the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Indigenous People/Columbus Day
• Thanksgiving (Thurs. & Fri.)
• Christmas Day
• Winterbreak

Last updated June 24, 2024