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Cornell Cooperative Extension’s strong ties in diverse communities across New York State compels us to fully embody the principles of equity and inclusion in our programs, in our interactions with community members, and with each other. To this end, CCE pledges to foster a culture of belonging in our communities where all are supported and welcome to pursue their dreams and opportunities for growth without fear or apprehension.

Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to making a home spending plan. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit the CCE-Orleans Education Center to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

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Volunteer with CCE

Find a list of ongoing volunteer opportunities at Cooperative Extension, along with forms you need to apply and be screened, here on our site.

Facility Rental

Consider renting classroom, meeting room, fairground, or commercial kitchen space for your next event from CCE-Orleans!

Dealing with Trespassers

"Posted" signs are a common sight around farmsteads in New York. Farms and rural landowners use these signs to alert potential trespassers.

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Support CCE!

Your support helps CCE-Orleans to do more and to reach more -- youth, adults and families in our communities -- with high-quality, research-based educational programs they can trust!

Rabbit Raisers with their ribbons at the 4-H Fair, 2016

Find Out About 4-H!

Nationally, over 6 million youth belong to 4-H. In Orleans County, we offer local and county-wide 4-H clubs, afterschool programs, connections to 4-H camps and statewide 4-H activities. Visit our pages or call our office to learn more!

Water from the Red River swept into the Grand Forks area, flooding homes, submerging cars and destroying property on a massive scale (4/01/1997).

Prepare for Emergencies

Do you know how to keep your family and pets safe during a weather event or other emergency? Find out how to prepare for or recover from a variety of natural disasters, here on our site.

Last updated June 22, 2020

2020 Orleans County 4-H Fair Shirts

Free shirts will be provided to enrolled 4-H youth. You can order a shirt to help sponsor this effort and celebrate a year together while apart. Shirts will be available for pickup at the fairgrounds after July 29. Shirts are black with green print.

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Enrolled 4-H youth should complete orders using the order form in the Friday Facts email or by contacting the office.

Below find our plan to stay safe as we re-open our office to staff, and hopefully soon volunteers, and youth.

Orleans CCE NYS Forward Plan

Statement from the NYS Director of CCE regarding recent events.

For reliable information and current advisories on Covid 19, visit our colleagues at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN NY) on their website or social media outlets:

EDEN NY WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER

Another recommended source of up-to-the minute information is the NY State Department of Health.

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