Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County

What Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County does

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County (CCE Oneida) is a private non-profit educational organization that serves as the county-level extension of Cornell University's land-grant university system, operating from the CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center at 121 Second Street in Oriskany, New York. The organization delivers research-based educational programming across nine core areas: Agriculture and Food Systems, Child Care Resources, Community Development, Energy, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Home and Garden, and 4-H Youth Development. It maintains a 15-acre Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens (operating since 1985), a Butterfly House, and a year-round Oneida County Public Market at the historic Union Station in Utica, and serves a primary service area of Oneida County with extended child care referral services into Herkimer and Madison counties.

CCE Oneida's programmatic technology stack is rooted in Cornell University's research infrastructure rather than proprietary software. The organization offers local soil pH testing ($4/sample) and integrates with Dairy One Laboratory for nutrient analysis and Cornell Soil Health Laboratory for advanced Comprehensive Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) testing, alongside a $25 insect identification service through Cornell's Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. Content is delivered through a website, email newsletter, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, in-person workshops, a phone-and-email Master Gardener hotline, and community events, supported by a trained Master Gardener Volunteer network that delivers 40+ classes per year and answers more than 900 home gardening questions annually.

The revenue model is anchored in government appropriations from Oneida County, New York State, and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, supplemented by pay-as-you-go program service fees, donations, and grants. With approximately 40 staff, CCE Oneida operates as a public-service mission organization with no external equity, debt, or venture funding. Its primary beneficiaries are farmers, home gardeners, youth (ages 5-19 in 4-H), families seeking child care, and the broader Oneida County community.

Name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County

Legal name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County

Website

https://cceoneida.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is a non-profit educational organization based in Oriskany, New York, that delivers Cornell University research-based programming in agriculture, 4-H youth development, child care, nutrition, and home gardening to Oneida County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Community Extension Education

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services (AFACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Health & Biological Testing Services (Microbial Activity, Organic Matter, Respiration) (AFACAKAD), Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH), Soil Testing, pH Adjustment & Soil Amendments (Lime/Gypsum/Organic Matter) (HSAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural extension education
• Community youth development
• Horticulture education services
• Nutrition and wellness education
• Child care referral services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oriskany

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, Others

Revenue model

1. County and State Funding: Primary funding from Oneida County government and New York State allocations for cooperative extension services.
2. Federal USDA Funding: Funding through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture as part of the national cooperative extension system.
3. Program Service Fees: Fees for soil testing services ($4 pH test, $17+ nutrient tests), educational workshops, garden talks ($40), and facility rentals.
4. Donations and Grants: Donations from community members and grant funding to support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County delivers research-based community education programming across agriculture, 4-H youth development, child care referral, community development, energy, environment, food and nutrition, and home and garden topics. The organization runs the Master Gardener Volunteer Program, manages a 15-acre botanical garden, and operates a year-round farmers market. Fee-based diagnostic services include soil pH testing ($4/sample), comprehensive nutrient analysis via Dairy One Laboratory, and insect identification ($25) through Cornell's Insect Diagnostic Laboratory.

Product overview

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is a community educational organization that provides research-based programming across multiple domains including 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Food Systems, Child Care Resources, Community Development, Energy, Environment, Food & Nutrition, Health, and Home & Garden. The organization operates the Master Gardener Volunteer Program, manages the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens and Oneida County Public Market, and provides Soil Testing & Diagnostic Services. Educational resources span topics from tick-borne disease prevention to pollinator support and sustainable gardening practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-H Youth Development Program
• Agriculture & Food Systems Programs
• Child Care Resources and Referral Service
• Community Development Programs
• Energy Programs (Smart Energy Mohawk Valley)
• Environment & Forestry Programs
• Food & Nutrition Education
• Home & Garden Education Resources
• Health Programs
• Master Gardener Volunteer Program
• Soil Testing & Diagnostic Services
• Insect Identification Diagnostic Service
• Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens
• Oneida County Public Market
• Master Gardener Garden Talks
• Pollinator Support Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ public gardening classes offered each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a county-level extension of Cornell University's land-grant university system, CCE Oneida receives research-based curriculum, educational materials, diagnostic laboratory services, and expert support from Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Human Ecology.
• Dairy One LaboratorycoreTechnology or IntegrationDairy One Soils Laboratory in Ithaca, NY provides comprehensive soil nutrient analysis services for CCE Oneida clients. CCE Oneida facilitates sample submission and provides forms and guidance for homeowners and farmers.
• Oneida CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the county-based cooperative extension, CCE Oneida receives funding and support from Oneida County government to serve local community needs.
• New York StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and program support through New York State for cooperative extension services, including SNAP-Ed, 4-H Youth Development, and agricultural programs.
• Pollinator Network at CornellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Cornell's multidisciplinary Pollinator Network for education and outreach on pollinator conservation and protection.
• SUNY Upstate Medical University (Thangamani Lab)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for tick surveillance and tick-borne disease research through community science initiatives like the Tick App.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• University of Vermont Extension: Land-grant extension serving Vermont communities with programming in agriculture, horticulture, food systems, 4-H, and community development. Closely comparable to CCE Oneida in mission, programming mix, rural community focus, and master gardener model.
• New York State IPM Program: Cornell-based integrated pest management program whose fact sheets, diagnostic tools, and training resources are leveraged by CCE Oneida for both agricultural and consumer horticulture audiences. Directly comparable as a producer of research-based IPM content used by extension educators and home gardeners.
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension: New Jersey's land-grant extension delivering agriculture, 4-H, family and community health sciences programming through county offices. Mirrors CCE Oneida's structure of county-based delivery backed by a research university and federal cooperative extension funding.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension (statewide): The statewide parent system that aggregates and supports county-level extensions including CCE Oneida. It shares the same land-grant model, Cornell-branded research curriculum, IPM resources, and Soil Health Laboratory partnerships, making it the most direct institutional peer.
• University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension: Land-grant extension serving New Hampshire with comparable programs in agriculture, horticulture, soil testing, 4-H, and community education. Very similar in size, rural community focus, and program mix to CCE Oneida.
• National 4-H Council: The national private nonprofit supporting the 4-H youth development program delivered through cooperative extension offices including CCE Oneida. Directly comparable on the youth development programming that is one of CCE Oneida's primary program pillars.
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: One of the largest land-grant extension systems offering agriculture, horticulture, soil and crop services, 4-H youth development, and community programs across Iowa. Comparable in scope and delivery model, though operating at significantly larger scale than CCE Oneida.
• Penn State Extension: A land-grant university extension network delivering research-based programming in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H youth development, and community education across Pennsylvania. Operates the same cooperative extension model as CCE Oneida with comparable soil testing, master gardener, and community-facing diagnostic services.
• SNAP-Ed (USDA Food and Nutrition Service): The federal nutrition education program delivered locally by extension offices including CCE Oneida. Directly comparable on the SNAP-Ed programming that funds part of CCE Oneida's nutrition educator staff and Farm to Preschool coordination.

Emerging players

• Dairy One: Commercial laboratory that provides the soil nutrient analysis services CCE Oneida facilitates for its clients. While operating commercially rather than as an extension service, it competes for soil testing demand and represents a potential scaling pathway or partnership model for CCE Oneida's diagnostic offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCEOneida
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_LFdhUHy1P4xflEsGaiQug?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/cceoneida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cceoneida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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