Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County

What Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County does

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is a private non-profit educational organization established as a county-level extension of Cornell University's land-grant institution under the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, with the Warren County association operating under a constitution and by-laws adopted in 2009. Headquartered at 377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, New York, the organization employs 18 staff members and is governed by a community Board of Directors chaired by a President (Maureen Folk), with Cornell Administration represented by Danielle Hautaniemi. The organization exists through the formal cooperation of three government partners — Warren County, New York State (NYS County Law Article 5 §224), and the federal government (USDA) — with annual Memoranda of Agreement formalizing funding relationships.

The organization delivers research-based community education across seven program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Family & Community, Food & Nutrition, Gardening & Landscape, Natural Resources, and School Enrichment. Specialized offerings include the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program (multi-county), the Master Gardener volunteer training program, Adirondack Harvest (farmland preservation partnership), the Family Budget Coaching Program, and a CCE Commercial Kitchen rental service in Warrensburg. Delivery channels include community workshops, one-on-one consultations, trained volunteer networks, school partnerships (e.g., Warrensburg Central School District), environmental partners (Lake George Association, Up Yonda Farm), the Warren County Connection newsletter (free via email or $10/year hard copy), annual events (Dr. James Seeley Memorial Golf Tournament, Warren County Country & Youth Fair), and an active social media presence across five platforms.

Revenue derives primarily from government appropriations (county, state, federal), supplemented by nominal fee-based services (newsletter subscription, Commercial Kitchen rental) and community fundraising. The core technology is the translation of Cornell University research into practical community knowledge — a content and human-delivery model rather than a software platform — with no proprietary technology, APIs, mobile apps, or AI capabilities disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on direct in-person engagement, volunteer networks, and digital channels to reach Warren County residents and agribusinesses.

Name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County

Legal name

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County

Website

https://warren.cce.cornell.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is a county-level non-profit extension of Cornell University delivering research-based community education across agriculture, 4-H youth development, family wellness, gardening, and natural resources to Warren County, New York residents.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrensburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The organization operates through cooperation of three government partners: county, state, and federal governments. Annual funding is formalized through Memoranda of Agreement with Cornell University and Warren County.
2. Newsletter Subscription: Hard copy Warren County Connection newsletter available for $10.00 per year
3. Commercial Kitchen Rental: CCE Commercial Kitchen space available for rental in Warrensburg, NY

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is a non-profit community education organization that delivers research-based programming in seven core areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Family & Community, Food & Nutrition, Gardening & Landscape, Natural Resources, and School Enrichment. It translates Cornell University's land-grant research into practical knowledge for residents, growers, and agri-businesses in Warren County, NY. Additional offerings include a Commercial Kitchen rental space, a monthly Warren County Connection newsletter, Master Gardener volunteer training, the Family Budget Coaching Program, and the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program.

Product overview

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County operates as a multi-program educational organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community services organized into seven core program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Family & Community Programs, Food & Nutrition, Gardening & Landscape, Natural Resources, and School Enrichment. The organization provides practical, research-based education to New York State families and communities. Key offerings include the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program, Master Gardener training, Family Budget Coaching Program, CCE Commercial Kitchen rental, the monthly Warren County Connection newsletter, and support for Adirondack Harvest farmland preservation. The organization functions as a community-based extension of Cornell University, translating university research into real-world knowledge for local residents, businesses, and communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-H Youth Development
• Agriculture Programs
• Family & Community Programs
• Food & Nutrition Programs
• Gardening & Landscape Programs
• Natural Resources Programs
• School Enrichment
• CCE Commercial Kitchen
• Warren County Connection Newsletter
• Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program
• Master Gardener Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Translates Cornell University research into practical real-world knowledge for New York State residents

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cornell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE of Warren County is a community-based extension of Cornell University's land-grant institution. Operates under annual Memorandum of Agreement. Cornell provides research, academic credibility, and statewide extension network coordination.
• Warren County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCE of Warren County exists through cooperation of county government. Annual Memorandum of Agreement establishes transfer of Warren County tax funds to CCE for Association operations.
• Federal Government (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished through Smith-Lever Act of 1914; part of national cooperative extension system funded through federal government partnerships.
• New York StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState funding provided through NYS County Law Article 5 § 224 for Cornell Cooperative Extension associations.
• Adirondack HarvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization formed out of concern for loss and abandonment of farmland in the Adirondacks. CCE provides support and resources.
• Warren County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for natural resources and environmental education initiatives.
• Lake George AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnered for conservation and environmental education programs in the Lake George region.
• Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education partner for natural resources and environmental programming.
• Warrensburg Central School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership for educational enrichment programs including School Enrichment programming.
• Southern Adirondack Child Care NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for family and community programming and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National umbrella organization supporting the 4-H youth development program that CCE Warren County delivers locally. Not a direct competitor, but the broader incumbent that defines standards, fundraising, and brand for the youth program CCE operates.
• eXtension Foundation: National collaborative for the U.S. Cooperative Extension system, providing digital infrastructure, professional development, and resources to county extension offices like CCE Warren County. A broader-context incumbent shaping the network's digital and learning direction.

Direct peers

• University of Vermont Extension: Vermont's land-grant extension program, delivering research-based education through county offices. A regional peer with similar scope, programs, and rural community focus.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County: A peer CCE county association operating under the same Cornell University affiliation, Memorandum of Agreement structure, and program taxonomy. Highly comparable in governance, funding mix, and program portfolio.
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension: New Jersey's land-grant extension service, operating under the same Smith-Lever Act framework with county-level delivery, 4-H, Master Gardener, and agriculture programs. Directly comparable in structure and funding.
• Penn State Extension: The Pennsylvania state land-grant extension system, structurally analogous to Cornell Cooperative Extension: government-funded, research-based community education in agriculture, 4-H/youth, nutrition, and natural resources. Comparable model and mission.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County: Another county-level CCE association with the same model, programs, and land-grant institutional backing. Comparable in scale, governance, and revenue model.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County: Another county-level CCE association under Cornell University's land-grant system. Operates the same tri-government funding model, same program areas (4-H, agriculture, nutrition, gardening, natural resources), and same brand and reporting structure, making it the closest structural peer.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County: A direct sibling CCE association within the same statewide network, sharing identical funding mechanisms, programmatic structure, and parent (Cornell University) oversight.

Others

• Adirondack Harvest: A CCE-affiliated community organization focused on preserving farmland in the Adirondacks. Not a competitor but a closely connected nonprofit partner that shares CCE's community-development and agricultural mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCECapitalReg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cornellcooperativeextensio4742/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/cce.warren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-warren-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccewarren

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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