Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County

What Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County does

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (CCE Broome) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization and subordinate governmental agency operating under Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. Headquartered at 840 Upper Front Street in Binghamton, New York, with a staff of 39, the organization is part of the national cooperative extension system — an educational partnership between county, state, and federal governments — and translates Cornell University's land-grant research into practical programming for Broome County residents.

CCE Broome delivers a diversified portfolio of community education programs across 10+ core areas: 4-H youth development (clubs, livestock, Maker's Market), agricultural economic development, the CCE Commercial Kitchen, environment and sustainability education, horticulture (anchored by the 5-acre Cutler Botanic Garden), in-school and after-school programming (Ag in the Classroom, RootED, 4-H UNITY), free nutrition education (EFNEP, SNAP-Ed), parenting classes, workforce development (CareerBound, ServSafe, Municipal Training), and the year-round Broome County Regional Farmers Market. Programs are delivered through physical touchpoints — five farmers markets, school partnerships, municipal collaborations, and direct community engagement — rather than digital channels. Core technology consists of standard organizational systems (email, social media, website); CCE Broome explicitly does not operate as a technology company.

The organization's revenue model is hybrid non-profit: government appropriations (federal, state, county flowing through Cornell University), grants, modest program fees ($15 individual / $30 family 4-H membership; $65-$120 Fresh Food Face Off tickets), and tax-deductible charitable donations. Customer segments are mission-aligned and distributed: Broome County youth (ages 5-18), local farmers and agricultural producers, low-income families, military veterans (via the Veterans Resiliency Project), and municipal officials across 15 towns, 7 villages, and 1 city. Each association is independently governed by an elected Board of Directors under Cornell's administrative oversight, with a mission of advancing economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being in New York State.

Name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County

Legal name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County

Website

https://ccebroomecounty.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit subordinate governmental agency in Binghamton, NY that delivers Cornell University's land-grant research as community education across 4-H youth development, agriculture, nutrition, environment, and workforce development for Broome County residents.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Federal, State, County): Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is funded through a combination of federal, state and county funds as a subordinate governmental agency operating under Cornell University as agent for the State of New York.
2. Grants: The organization receives grant funding to support specific programs and initiatives.
3. Program Fees: Fees charged for specific programs such as 4-H membership ($15 individual, $30 family), livestock program supplies, and workshop registrations.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting extension programs. CCE Broome is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County delivers community-based educational programs and services that translate Cornell University research into practical knowledge for Broome County residents. Core offerings include 4-H youth development, agricultural economic development and farm support, food and nutrition education (EFNEP/SNAP-Ed), workforce development and certifications, environmental education, gardening and horticulture, in-school programming, parenting classes, and a year-round farmers market with commercial kitchen facilities.

Product overview

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is a subordinate governmental agency and part of the national cooperative extension system that operates as a hub for agricultural entrepreneurship, youth development, and community education. Rather than a unified software product, it offers a portfolio of educational programs and services including: 4-H Youth Development (clubs, livestock, public presentations), Agricultural Economic Development (farm support, farmers markets, farmland protection), CCE Commercial Kitchen (shared-use kitchen for food entrepreneurs), Environment Programs (nature education, composting, recycling), Gardening/Horticulture (Cutler Botanic Garden, Master Gardener training), In-School Programming (Ag in the Classroom, RootED, nutrition), Food & Nutrition Education (EFNEP, SNAP-Ed, cooking classes), Workforce Development (CareerBound, certifications), the Broome County Regional Farmers Market, and the Veterans Resiliency Project. These programs are delivered through in-person classes, workshops, events, and community partnerships rather than through a software platform.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-H Youth Development Program A youth development program open to all youth aged 5-18, offering hands-on learning about citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and science/engineering/technology through clubs, livestock programs, public presentations, community clubs, the 4-H Makers' Market, and county fair participation.
• Agricultural Economic Development Education, seminars, fact sheets, and consultations that improve farm competitiveness and profitability, including support for new farmers, direct marketing, agritourism, business planning, and farm succession planning for Broome County agricultural producers.
• CCE Commercial Kitchen An 800 sq ft shared-use commercial kitchen at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market with 24/7 access, offering member benefits including Taste NY store shelf space and business development support for food entrepreneurs, local farmers, and food businesses.
• Environment Program Free educational programming on nature-based topics, composting, recycling, gardening, and home energy efficiency delivered throughout Broome County in schools, parks, and partner organizations.
• Gardening and Horticulture Home gardening programs centered at Cutler Botanic Garden, a 5-acre living horticulture classroom, offering soil testing, master gardener training, and community education on plants and pests.
• In-School Programming School-based programming including Ag in the Classroom, Nature Education, Nutrition education, RootED afterschool programming, Solid Waste education, and 4-H UNITY youth development delivered directly inside Broome County schools.
• Food and Nutrition Education Free nutrition education workshops (EFNEP, SNAP-Ed) offered throughout Broome County to youth and adults, focusing on improving diet, increasing physical activity, and stretching food dollars, including cooking classes and Farm to School programming.
• Workforce Development Professional development opportunities including CareerBound, Customer Service Credential, Municipal Training, and ServSafe certifications offered to community members across Broome County.
• Broome County Regional Farmers Market A year-round farmers market in Binghamton, New York accepting SNAP benefits and offering fresh produce and locally made goods from regional farmers and makers, including Taste NY store presence.
• Broome County Veterans Resiliency Project A partnership with Broome County Veterans Services Agency providing gardening, cooking, and healthy eating classes plus $15 monthly farmers market coupons to Broome County veterans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Agriculture generates $30.7 million annually in direct sales, translating to $100 million community economic impact with 900 direct jobs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE Broome is a subordinate governmental agency administered by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. As New York's land grant university, Cornell oversees the extension system in the state. Each association works to meet county needs as well as state and national goals.
• Broome County Veterans Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE Broome partners with Broome County Veterans Services Agency to provide the Broome County Veterans Resiliency Project offering hands-on opportunities in gardening, cooking, healthy eating, and community resources with monthly farmers market coupon distributions.
• Town of UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for parenting classes offered through Town of Union municipal facilities.
• Broome County Department of Social ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mandated parenting classes delivered through Department of Social Services referrals.
• Visions Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsor of the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.
• Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agri-tourism promotion and farm tours open to the public.
• NYFarmNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing local farm business mentors for agricultural economic development support.
• NYS Department of Agriculture & MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on agricultural municipal training featuring Associate Environmental Analyst Jeffrey Kehoe from the Ag Protection Unit. Support for Farmland for a New Generation initiative.
• American Farmland Trust-NYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Farmland Trust-NY supports the Farmland for a New Generation initiative providing farmland access resources for new farmers.
• Broome County Department of Planning and Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual agricultural municipal training for municipal officials focusing on urban agriculture and comprehensive planning for agriculture.
• VINES (Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVINES Executive Director Amelia LoDolce featured as presenter at agricultural municipal training on evolution of urban agriculture.
• Cornell Small Farms ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing online courses, Guide to Farming in NYS resources, and Market Readiness Training for farmers.
• Cornell Food Venture CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for education and technical assistance in labeling, packaging, and value-added product development for food entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County: Another county-level CCE association within the same New York state extension system, offering the same programmatic mix (4-H, agriculture, Master Gardeners, nutrition, parenting) under the same institutional framework and funding model.
• Food Bank of the Southern Tier: A regional food-systems nonprofit serving the same Broome County geography with overlapping nutrition, SNAP outreach, and food access programming — directly comparable to CCE Broome's EFNEP, SNAP-Ed, and Farmers Market nutrition incentive work.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County: A larger county-level CCE association within the same New York state system, offering directly comparable programs (4-H, agriculture, nutrition, environment, gardening) and operating under the same Cornell University land-grant charter as CCE Broome.
• YMCA of Broome County: A community-based nonprofit serving Broome County residents with youth, family, and wellness programming — directly comparable in mission (community wellbeing) and local funding sources to CCE Broome.
• Boys & Girls Club of Binghamton: A local nonprofit delivering youth development programming to Broome County youth — overlapping directly with CCE Broome's 4-H and after-school target population and competing for the same philanthropic and grant dollars in the same community.
• National 4-H Council: The national umbrella organization for 4-H youth development, of which CCE Broome's 4-H program is a direct local franchise. Operates the same youth development programming model, curriculum, and club structure that CCE Broome delivers to Broome County youth ages 5–18.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County: Sibling county-level extension association operating under the same Cornell University land-grant system in New York, delivering an essentially identical portfolio of 4-H, agriculture, nutrition, gardening, and workforce programs to a comparable rural-suburban county.

Broad incumbents

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Texas's land-grant extension service delivering directly comparable 4-H, agriculture, Master Gardener, and community education programming at scale — a relevant structural analog for evaluating the long-term scaling ceiling of CCE Broome's model.
• University of California Cooperative Extension: California's land-grant extension system delivering the same 4-H, agricultural research translation, Master Gardener, and nutrition education model across California's counties — a broader, statewide analog of CCE Broome's institutional structure.
• Penn State Extension: Pennsylvania's land-grant extension system offering the same county-based 4-H, agriculture, Master Gardener, and community education model — a closely comparable structure outside of New York that benchmarks CCE Broome's programmatic and funding approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCEBroome
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO4jQuqx95AOBzzeIfQL2ng
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCEBroome
• Instagraminstagram.com/cce_broome
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-broome-county

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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