Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County (CCE Clinton)

What Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County (CCE Clinton) does

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County (CCE Clinton) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization established in 1914 as part of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension land-grant system. Operating as a subordinate governmental agency under New York State County Law Section 224, the organization delivers research-based education and applied programming to Clinton County, New York residents across five core service areas: 4-H Youth Development, SNAP-Ed New York nutrition education, Senior Fitness Program, Agriculture Resources, and Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Programming is also delivered through sub-services including Soil pH Testing ($5/sample), Soil Nutrient Testing ($12/sample), Tick Talk education, Compost Resources, Food Preservation guidance, Energy and Environment resources, and Parent Pages parenting education.

CCE Clinton's core technology is its research-based extension education methodology, which connects Cornell University faculty specialists (e.g., regional tree fruit, vegetable, berry, viticulture, and maple specialists) with community needs through in-person workshops, school and library programs, and increasingly Zoom-based virtual programming. The technology stack consists of commodity SaaS tools (Zoom for virtual classes, Qualtrics for demographic surveys, Constant Contact for newsletters, YouTube for educational video, Venmo for donations, and Bookclubs/Goodreads for community book programming), with no proprietary AI, software products, or patents disclosed.

CCE Clinton's business model is a hybrid public funding and fee-for-service non-profit structure. Approximately 55% of operating funds derive from county, state, and federal appropriations administered through Cornell University as agent for the State of New York; the remaining 45% is raised through grants (e.g., Chapel Hill Foundation, SNAP-Ed New York, NNYADP), modest program fees (4-H enrollment, soil testing), and individual donations accepted via Venmo and check. Go-to-market is community-led: programs are developed in response to community input and delivered through a network of trained Master Gardener Volunteers, 20 active 4-H clubs, and partnerships with libraries, senior centers, schools, county agencies, and state parks. Customer segments span Youth and Families, Agricultural Producers, Nutrition and Health recipients, Seniors, and Home Gardeners, with no single commercial customer dominating. The organization employs 8 staff and operates from a single office at 6064 State Route 22, Suite 5, Plattsburgh, NY.

Name

Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County (CCE Clinton)

Legal name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County

Website

https://cceclinton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization delivering research-based programming in 4-H youth development, nutrition, senior fitness, agriculture, and gardening to Clinton County, New York residents under the Cornell University land-grant system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Cooperative extension education
• Agricultural extension services
• Youth development programs
• Nutrition education programs
• Community wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Plattsburgh

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. Government Funding: County, state, and federal funding comprises approximately 55% of total operating funds. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit and subordinate governmental agency under New York State's County Law Section 224, CCE Clinton receives public funding administered through Cornell University as agent for the State of New York.
2. Grants and Donations: The remaining 45% of operating funds are raised through grants, program fees, and donations. Donations may be directed to general fund or specific programs of interest. Venmo and check donations accepted.
3. Program Fees: Fees charged for specific programs including 4-H enrollment ($15/kid or $40/family), soil testing services, and other educational programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CCE Clinton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cooperative extension association that delivers research-based educational programs to Clinton County, New York residents across agriculture, nutrition, youth development (4-H), senior fitness, gardening, energy, and environment. Services are delivered through the Plattsburgh office, community venues, online classes via Zoom, and digital resources, funded by county/state/federal appropriations (≈55%) and grants, program fees, and donations (≈45%).

Product overview

Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that serves Clinton County residents through diverse community programs. The organization offers a unified portfolio of educational products and services organized around core program areas: 4-H Youth Development for youth ages 5-19; SNAP-Ed New York providing nutrition education for limited-income individuals; Senior Fitness Program offering online exercise classes for seniors; Agriculture Resources supporting local farmers; Master Gardener Volunteer Program training horticulture volunteers; and the Master Gardener Volunteer Growline providing free gardening Q&A. Additional services include Soil pH Testing, Tick Talk education, Compost Resources, Food Preservation guidance, Free Summer Meals, Double Up Food Bucks, Eat Easy nutrition tips, Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, Energy Efficiency Resources, Environment Resources, and Parent Pages for parenting education. These products and services are delivered through offices in Plattsburgh, NY, using both in-person programming and online platforms including Zoom and YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-H Youth Development
• SNAP-Ed New York Nutrition Education
• Senior Fitness Program
• Agriculture Resources and Support
• Master Gardener Volunteer Program
• Master Gardener Volunteer Growline
• Soil pH and Nutrient Testing Service
• Food Preservation Education
• Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
• Double Up Food Bucks
• Eat Easy
• Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
• Energy Efficiency Resources
• Environment Resources
• Parent Pages
• Tick Talk Education
• Compost Education Resources

Quantifiable outcome

• Agriculture sector contributes $148,999,000 to Clinton County economy (2012)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNNYADP provides farmer-driven research for Northern New York, focusing on critical needs and opportunities for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Funding supported by New York State Legislature and administered through NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.
• Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program (ENYCHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional program providing commercial horticulture support and resources to Eastern New York producers, including produce newsletters and industry updates.
• Adirondack HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram linking local farmers with local and regional markets to enhance revenues and strengthen the county's agricultural economy through marketing, new product development, and educational programs.
• Clinton County Office of the AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for Senior Fitness Program providing Arthritis Foundation Range of Motion and Tufts University Strong Bones Programs.
• Senior PlanetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Growing Stronger/Bones and Growing Stronger/Balance fitness classes offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings via Senior Planet Zoom platform.
• Point au Roche State ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Nature Book Club, hosting hybrid meetings every other month with Point au Roche staff contact for park-related questions.
• Mooers Free LibraryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for Youth Nutrition Group program for youth ages 2nd-5th grade, with library handling registration.
• SNAP-Ed New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally funded nutrition education program helping people with limited incomes learn how to eat better for less money through free classes and events.
• Clinton County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Eat Smart Waste Less program tackling food waste through community education initiatives.
• Adirondack Health InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for health insurance assistance and Champ Program for addiction and mental health care access.
• Friends of the North CountryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD-certified not-for-profit assisting North Country residents with affordable housing needs since 1981.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Penn State Extension: Land-grant university extension system serving Pennsylvania with a similar county-based model delivering 4-H, agriculture, nutrition, and community education programs. Highly comparable structure and program portfolio to CCE Clinton.
• National 4-H Council: National umbrella organization overseeing the 4-H youth development program that CCE Clinton locally delivers. Operates as the brand, curriculum, and national fundraising body for the 4-H system CCE Clinton implements at the county level.
• SNAP-Ed Connection (USDA): Federal SNAP-Ed program that funds and coordinates nutrition education delivered locally through cooperative extension offices like CCE Clinton. Comparable mission around nutrition education for limited-income audiences.
• University of Vermont Extension: Vermont's land-grant extension service delivering 4-H, Master Gardener, agriculture research, and community programs in a rural, dairy-heavy region. Operates the same Cooperative Extension model as CCE Clinton.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension (statewide association): The statewide parent organization of all county-level CCE associations including Clinton County. Operates the same Cooperative Extension land-grant model across all New York counties and is the direct administrative and oversight parent.

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit delivering youth development programs for ages 5-19 with a comparable after-school, life-skills, and community-based service model. Overlaps with CCE Clinton's 4-H youth development segment but serves an urban-centric audience.

Others

• eXtension Foundation: National collaborative of US land-grant extension services providing shared digital infrastructure, online learning, and professional development. Functions as a peer-network and shared-services platform for organizations like CCE Clinton.

Direct peers

• Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia: Comparable community-based Master Gardener volunteer training and Growline helpline program delivering horticulture education to home gardeners. Operates the same research-extension model and volunteer helpline structure as CCE Clinton's Master Gardener program.
• CCE Essex County: Sibling New York county cooperative extension office operating the same land-grant model, programs (4-H, Master Gardener, agriculture), and reporting structure as CCE Clinton. Shares Master Gardener programming with Clinton County.
• CCE Franklin County: Adjacent Northern NY county extension office delivering identical 4-H, agriculture, and nutrition programming to a similar rural community under the same Cornell Cooperative Extension framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cceclinton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_y25-SpC1sjiDAif5ecNwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/cceclinton
• Instagraminstagram.com/cceclinton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornell-cooperative-extension-clinton-county-cce-clinton

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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