Cornell Cooperative Extension

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-Tompkins Education Center to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

Parenting Class in Ithaca

This FREE 8-class workshop at GIAC covers how to talk with your child (of any age) using the 5 communication skills. 8 Wednesdays, 6-8pm, Sept. 20-Nov. 8. Call today to sign up!

Community Café

Learn how to host a successful Community Café, and become a leader for stronger families in our community. Training offered on 9/22 or 11/3. FREE for Tompkins County residents! Register online.

CarFit

Older drivers -- learn how to adjust your car to optimize safety and comfort! Schedule a 20-minute CarFit appointment, between 10am-1pm on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Dividing Perennials

Learn when and how to dig and divide perennial plants, plus what plants you can divide in this hands-on class with Master Gardeners on Thursday, Sept. 28, 6-7:30 pm. $5-$10/person, register online.

Preserving Foods

Enjoy harvest fresh flavor and save money too, by safely canning, freezing and drying fresh foods. Find extension resources here on these topics.

Jobs

We currently have openings for staff in 4-H in Dryden Rural Youth Services, for a Nutrition Educator, and for (2) Web Developers. You'll find the details on applying here...

Last updated September 18, 2017