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CCE is fully open as of June 22, 2020

CCE-Essex is now open for all staff on a rotating basis to avoid over-crowding the office. We will continue to offer workshops and classes online to the extent possible; please visit our website for current offerings. You still may reach our staff by visiting our Staff page for their email address or calling (518) 962-4810. Our phone system or office staff will forward your voice message to them via email. As always, we're here to help with information and people you can trust!

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If you have questions that require immediate attention, please feel free to contact the following:

General Inquiries – essex@cornell.edu 518-962-4810
James Seeley – Interim Executive Director jas744@cornell.edu
Laurie Davis, Office Manager – lsd22@cornell.edu 518-962-4810

For more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please go to one of the following: CCE NY Extension Disaster Education Network website CCE NY Extension Disaster Education Network Facebook CCE NY Extension Disaster Education Network Twitter

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Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to make healthy food on a budget to starting a home vegetable garden. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit the CCE-Essex offices to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

Covid-19 and Dairy Farms

Resources and links compiled and shared by Cornell Cooperative Extension's South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team.

Swallow Wort

Areas that have been cleared of swallow-wort should be planted with rapid-growing native species to avoid introduction of other invasive plants.

County Animal Response Team (CART)

The Essex County Animal Response Team (CART) is made up of volunteers trained and ready to respond to emergencies affecting pets and livestock. Click for more information!

shiitake mushrooms on sale at a farmers' market in NYC

Forest Farming

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the valuable crops that forest owners can cultivate in their woods, along with fruits, nuts, and berries.

man using a chain saw, wearing protective pants.

Chainsaw Safety

Find resources to help you choose a chainsaw that's right for you, and guidelines for using it safely and effectively, here on our Chainsaw Safety page.

Let's Move!

Our Range of Motion (ROM) exercise program is designed for anyone with arthritis or related conditions, including seniors, those who are sedentary, or who have impaired joint mobility.

Last updated October 23, 2020

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Coronavirus Updates

For reliable information and current advisories on Covid 19, visit our colleagues at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN NY) on their website or social media outlets: