Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County

CCE Madison’s programs and educators positively impact key issues linked to the critical social, economic, and environmental needs of our county. CCE connects land-grant university resources to the everyday kitchen-table challenges and opportunities of our residents.

Over the last century, CCE Madison has adapted to changing times and landscapes, and it continues to address a wide range of needs throughout the county. Today, Extension has the following program areas:

  • Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture
  • Climate Change & Environment
  • Community Horticulture & Master Gardener Volunteer Programs
  • SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education
  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Community & Agricultural Economic Development

CCE Madison connects beginning farmers with landowners in Madison County wishing to transition off their land. Contact us for info about quarterly meet-ups for beginning farmers, realtors, landowners, and anyone else interested in chatting about land access.

Regions Served

Central, Madison County

Ag Updates

Service providers speak with farmer while overlooking a field.

Starting a New Year with New Growth in New York

The start of a new year aligned with the start for new staff members and transitioning roles for our American Farmland Trust New York team! Meet Heidi, José, Mikaela, and Ashlea and learn a bit about what brought them to their work in saving New York farmland that sustains us below!

Meet Our Growing Team