Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County

What Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County does

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County (CCE Albany County) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit educational organization headquartered in Voorheesville, New York, operating as a county-level extension office within the Cornell University Cooperative Extension system. Founded in 1916 and staffed by approximately 22 employees, the organization delivers free or low-cost research-based educational programming to Albany County residents across eight program areas: Agriculture, Capital Region SNAP-Ed, Energy, Environment, Food, Nutrition & Health, Gardening, Home & Family, and 4-H Youth Development. Programs are delivered through community workshops, home visits, school-based curricula, and digital channels (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, website, and social media), serving youth ages 5–18, limited-income families, farmers, and homeowners.

CCE Albany County does not operate as a technology company and has no proprietary technology platform, AI capabilities, or consumer-facing products. Its portfolio is a set of education services — including 4-H clubs, animal programs (horse, dog, vet science), shooting sports, urban 4-H, capital region SNAP-Ed nutrition education, cooking classes, food preservation, diabetes education, lead-safe renovator training, healthy homes assessments, weatherization, and beginning farmer support — backed by Cornell University research-based curricula and a statewide network of extension educators.

The business model is funded through public sources: Cornell University allocations, county government appropriations, federal pass-through grants (USDA SNAP-Ed, HEAP), and state agency partnerships (NYS Department of Health, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets). Programs are offered free to residents, with supplemental philanthropic donations accepted. The organization is governed by a local board under the umbrella of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology, functioning as a decentralized delivery mechanism for the university's land-grant outreach mission.

Name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County

Legal name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County

Website

https://albany.cce.cornell.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County is a nonprofit community education organization that delivers free, research-based programming in agriculture, nutrition, youth development (4-H), home and family, and environmental health to Albany County and Capital Region residents, funded primarily through public grants and Cornell University.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Voorheesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public/Government Funding: As a Cornell Cooperative Extension county office, the organization is funded through Cornell University, county government appropriations, and federal/state grant programs including USDA SNAP-Ed.
2. SNAP-Ed Program Funding: Capital Region SNAP-Ed program provides free nutrition education and obesity prevention programming funded through federal SNAP-Ed allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County is a nonprofit community education organization that delivers free or low-cost educational programs to Albany County, New York residents in areas including agriculture, nutrition and health, 4-H youth development, home and family, energy, environment, and gardening. It operates as a county-level extension office under the Cornell University Cooperative Extension system, translating university research into workshops, classes, home visits, school programs, and community partnerships. Programs are delivered in-person at community sites, through schools, and virtually via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Product overview

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County is a community education organization offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and services organized around several core areas: Food, Nutrition & Health (including SNAP-Ed, cooking classes, food preservation, diabetes education); 4-H Youth Development (clubs, animal programs, shooting sports, urban programs); Agriculture; Home & Family (healthy homes, lead education, parenting programs); and Energy/Environment. The organization does not operate as a technology product company but rather as a public service/educational institution providing free or low-cost educational workshops, training programs, and community resources to Albany County residents. Programs are delivered through in-person workshops, online via Zoom/Microsoft Teams, school programs, and community partnerships.

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Products and services

• Food, Nutrition & Health Programs Free or low-cost educational workshops and information on food-related topics including food safety, nutrition, healthy eating on a limited budget, food preservation, and diabetes care education for Albany County residents.
• 4-H Youth Development Clubs Youth development program for ages 5-18 offering clubs, after-school programs, and various project opportunities including animal science, STEM, photography, and leadership.
• Capital Region SNAP-Ed Free evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention programming providing environmental supports to limited resource communities through partnerships promoting healthy behaviors.
• Cooking & Nutrition Classes Hands-on cooking classes via Zoom and Microsoft Teams covering wellness programs like Dining with Diabetes, brain health, Mediterranean cooking, fermentation, and plant-based diets.
• Food Preservation Education Education on home food preservation including canning, freezing, and drying techniques with hands-on small group training and science-based guidelines from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
• SNAP-Ed Agency Programs Free nutrition education for clients of SNAP, WIC, Head Start, Medicaid, TANF or SSI through one-time lessons or series of hands-on interactive lessons at partner locations.
• Diabetes Care & Education Education and support for diabetes management including monthly Zoom support groups, prediabetes screening resources, and lifestyle change guidance for ABC monitoring and medication management.
• 4-H Shooting Sports Shooting sports program for youth ages 10-18 supervised by NYS certified volunteer instructors, focusing on archery and firearm safety with emphasis on responsibility and community service.
• Healthy Homes Program Free home visit program identifying environmental issues and providing education on housing concerns, referrals, resources, and free cleaning, safety, and health products to Albany County residents.
• Lead Education & Prevention Free EPA Certified Renovator trainings for contractors, landlords, and workers disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes, including RRP Initial and RRP Refresher courses. Also offers lead poisoning prevention education.
• Urban 4-H In-school or afterschool 4-H programming in Albany County for 4 or 6 week sessions covering Agricultural/Dairy Education, Environmental Education, and STEAM and Healthy Living topics.
• Ag-in-the-Classroom New York Agriculture in the Classroom program fostering awareness of food production through school visits during Ag Literacy Week where volunteers read and talk to children about New York's agriculture industry.
• Agriculture Programs Agricultural education and support including regional vegetable programs, beginning farmer resources, commercial livestock education, and local agriculture management.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County is part of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension system. Cornell University provides research-based educational materials, training, and administrative support to county extension offices.
• USDA Food and Nutrition ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Capital Region SNAP-Ed program is funded through USDA Food and Nutrition Service to provide nutrition education to limited resource individuals and families.
• NYS Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NYS Department of Health for fish advisory outreach and education, including distribution of free educational materials on safe fish consumption.
• Albany County Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbany County Department of Health partners with CCE for lead education and prevention programming, including EPA Certified Renovator trainings.
• Rensselaer County Department of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CCE Albany County for lead poisoning prevention education and EPA Certified Renovator trainings.
• Schenectady County Public Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CCE Albany County for lead poisoning prevention education and EPA Certified Renovator trainings.
• NYS Department of Agriculture & MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through New York Agriculture in the Classroom (NYAITC) to foster awareness and appreciation of agriculture and food systems among educators and students.
• NYS Education DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NYAITC initiative to help educators and students learn about agriculture and food systems.
• New York Farm BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NYAITC initiative along with Cornell University and state agencies.
• Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in food assistance programs, providing information about food pantry locations and resources in Albany County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County: Another county-level office within the Cornell Cooperative Extension system. Operates the same land-grant extension model with research-based programming across agriculture, nutrition, 4-H youth, and home/family areas in a Long Island county.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County: Peer county-level office within the same Cornell Cooperative Extension system, delivering the same portfolio of nutrition, 4-H youth, agriculture, and home/family programs in a different New York county. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and program structure.
• National 4-H Council: National organization that supports the 4-H youth development network, which is one of CCE Albany County's core programs (300+ enrolled youth). Directly comparable in mission and youth development focus, with CCE Albany County serving as a local delivery node.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County: Neighboring county extension office and current partner for the Capital Region SNAP-Ed program. Directly comparable as a peer county-level extension office in close geographic proximity.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County: Neighboring county extension office in the Capital Region, also a current SNAP-Ed partner. Operates the same CCE programming model for Schenectady County residents with comparable staff size and program breadth.

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization with overlapping mission in youth enrichment, leadership, and life skills for ages 5-18. Differs in delivery model (facility-based clubs vs. community education), but competes for the same youth and family segment and funding pools.

Broad incumbents

• eXtension Foundation: National collaborative network for the U.S. Cooperative Extension System, supporting extension professionals across all land-grant universities. Not a direct operating peer but a system-level umbrella that provides shared resources, professional development, and technology platforms to CCE Albany County.
• Penn State Extension: Pennsylvania's land-grant cooperative extension system operating statewide with the same research-based education model spanning agriculture, 4-H youth, nutrition, and home/family. A larger incumbent with the same structural mission but broader geographic scope.
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension: New Jersey's land-grant university extension system, operating county offices that deliver 4-H, Master Gardeners, agriculture, and nutrition programming. Comparable as a state-level extension system but operating across a different state.

Others

• Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York: Current partner organization distributing food assistance across the same Capital Region geography. Operates an adjacent rather than overlapping service (food distribution vs. nutrition education) but shares the food security mission and beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

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