Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County

What Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County does

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County (CCE Jefferson County) is a non-profit educational organization headquartered in Watertown, New York, and operating since 1918 as a county-level affiliate of the statewide Cornell Cooperative Extension system. It serves the residents of Jefferson County, New York, with research-based education and outreach across nine core programs: Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Programs, Jefferson County Food Connections, 4-H Camp Wabasso (a residential summer camp for youth ages 6-16), Nutrition, Parenting, Gardening, Energy, and Military Families. It also operates the Tri-County Ag Team, extending agricultural programming into neighboring counties, and maintains a presence on the Fort Drum military installation.

The business model is that of a publicly funded non-profit rather than a commercial enterprise. Programs are delivered free or at low cost, with operations funded through a combination of federal, state, and county appropriations, supplemented by 4-H Camp Wabasso registration fees (processed via the Ultracamp third-party platform), grants, and community fundraising; the first annual fundraiser auction is scheduled for October 2026. The organization employs 52 staff and engages a trained volunteer network that includes Master Gardener Volunteers. Marketing and distribution are community-based, combining in-person workshops, school and community delivery, Fort Drum programming, a digital presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletter), Zoom-delivered workshops, and a recurring editorial column in the Watertown Daily Times.

CCE Jefferson County does not build proprietary technology. Its "platform" is its physical and human infrastructure: the Watertown office at 203 N Hamilton Street, the 4-H Camp Wabasso facility in Redwood, NY, in-person workshops, online resources, and its long-standing affiliation with Cornell University, which provides ongoing access to research from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Human Ecology. The organization is governed by a local board with no external investors or venture capital involvement.

Name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County

Legal name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County

Website

https://ccejefferson.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County is a non-profit educational organization serving Jefferson County, NY since 1918. It delivers free or low-cost research-based programs spanning agriculture, 4-H youth development, food systems, nutrition, parenting, gardening, energy, and military families.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Extension Community Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Cooperative extension services
• Community education programs
• Agricultural extension services
• Youth development programs
• Nonprofit community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Watertown

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. Educational Programs and Workshops: Free or low-cost workshops and educational programs for community members covering topics including agriculture, gardening, nutrition, parenting, and youth development. Revenue is minimal as programs are community-focused.
2. 4-H Camp Registration Fees: Residential summer camp program (4-H Camp Wabasso) for youth ages 6-16 with registration fees through third-party platform Ultracamp.
3. Fundraising and Donations: Annual fundraiser event planned (first annual auction scheduled for October 2026 at 4-H Camp Wabasso) to support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCE Jefferson County is a non-profit community education organization that delivers free or low-cost research-based programs in agriculture, 4-H youth development, food systems, nutrition, parenting, gardening, energy, and military family support. Programs are delivered through in-person workshops, school and community sites, the Fort Drum military installation, online resources, and a residential youth summer camp (4-H Camp Wabasso), connecting Jefferson County residents with research and resources from Cornell University.

Product overview

CCE Jefferson County is a community education organization offering a multi-program portfolio centered on agricultural support, youth development, food systems, and family education. The core offerings include Agriculture & Natural Resources (connecting farms with Cornell research), 4-H Youth Programs (school and community-based youth development), Jefferson County Food Connections (Grow Local, Buy Local, Taste NY initiatives), and 4-H Camp Wabasso (youth residential camp). Additional programs cover Nutrition, Parenting, Gardening, Energy, Military Families, and Tri-County Ag Team. The organization also hosts public events and workshops on topics ranging from organic gardening and canning to parenting and youth development. Together, these programs provide free or low-cost community education while connecting residents with Cornell University research and resources.

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Products and services

• Agriculture & Natural Resources Educational and advisory program that connects farmers at every level — from new producers to established operations — with the latest research, innovations, and technologies from Cornell University and other leading institutions. For farmers and agribusinesses in Jefferson County and the tri-county region.
• 4-H Youth Programs School-, community-, and Fort Drum-based youth development program that connects youth and families with trusted adults, proven programs, and Cornell University resources to support lifelong success. For youth and families across Jefferson County.
• Jefferson County Food Connections Community food system initiative encompassing Grow Local, Buy Local, Taste NY, farmers markets, and institutional partnerships that foster stronger connections between local producers and consumers and build a resilient, sustainable food system. For local growers, producers, and consumers.
• 4-H Camp Wabasso Jefferson County's only youth residential summer camp offering hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and opportunities for campers to grow, make friends, and create lifelong memories. For youth ages 6-16; registration handled via the third-party Ultracamp platform.
• Nutrition Education Research-based nutrition education programs that help individuals and families make healthy food choices. For community members and families in Jefferson County.
• Parenting Education Free or low-cost parenting workshops, resources, and the NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential multi-session program covering parent development, family systems, and facilitation skills. For parents, caregivers, and parenting educators.
• Gardening Education Gardening workshops and education covering organic gardening, food preservation, canning, herb propagation, and seed saving, supported by the Master Gardener Volunteer program. For home gardeners and homesteaders in Jefferson County.
• Energy Program Research-based energy education on energy efficiency and sustainable energy practices. For residents and community stakeholders seeking energy information.
• Military Families Program Programs that connect military families at Fort Drum with trusted adults, proven programs, and Cornell University resources. For military service members and their families stationed at Fort Drum.
• Tri-County Ag Team Collaborative agricultural extension team serving the tri-county region with shared programming and agricultural expertise. For farmers and agribusinesses across the tri-county area.
• Community Events and Workshops Public events and workshops covering organic gardening, canning, parenting, youth development, farm funding, food preservation, and community gatherings, plus fundraisers. For community members across Jefferson County.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cornell University / Cornell Cooperative Extension SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE Jefferson County is part of the statewide Cornell Cooperative Extension system. The organization connects local communities with research and resources from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology. This partnership provides access to university research, educational content, and statewide program coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Penn State Extension: Pennsylvania's statewide cooperative extension system affiliated with Penn State University. Operates the same research-to-community education model across agriculture, 4-H, nutrition, and family programs at much greater scale, representing a larger system-level peer.
• 4-H National Headquarters (USDA/NIFA): The national 4-H youth development program under USDA/NIFA through which CCE Jefferson County's youth programs are delivered. Comparable in mission and program architecture, but operates at the national umbrella level rather than a single county.
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension: New Jersey's statewide cooperative extension under Rutgers University, operating the same land-grant extension model with 4-H, agriculture, and family programs. Comparable at the system level despite geographic differences.

Direct peers

• University of Maine Cooperative Extension: Maine's statewide extension service offering agriculture, 4-H, nutrition, and community education programming under a land-grant university model. Comparable in rural New England demographics and small-state operating footprint.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County: County-level CCE office serving a suburban New York county under the same parent system with the same program taxonomy (4-H, agriculture, parenting, nutrition). Comparable in mission, structure, and reporting lines.
• University of Vermont Extension: Vermont's land-grant university extension system delivering research-based community education across agriculture, 4-H, food systems, and family programming. Highly comparable in rural Northeastern U.S. context and program mix.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County: Sister county-level office within the Cornell Cooperative Extension system with the same statewide brand, governance model, and program architecture, differing primarily by Long Island geography. Strongest direct operational peer.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County: Another county-level office within the same Cornell Cooperative Extension system, offering the same program categories (agriculture, 4-H, nutrition, parenting, gardening) to a different New York county. Highly comparable in mission, operating model, and program portfolio.

Others

• National Association of Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals: Professional association supporting extension professionals in delivering community-based programming. Adjacent peer that represents the broader extension ecosystem in which CCE Jefferson County operates.

Regional players

• CADE - Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship: A New York-based non-profit supporting farm business development and local food systems in the same regional geography. Partially overlapping with CCE Jefferson County's agriculture and food systems programming, though focused on a narrower mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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