Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County is located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and extends north to the Adirondacks. Herkimer County is home to approximately 65,000 residents, and is made up of nineteen small communities that share a single vision: to maintain a high quality of life for the county’s citizens and visitors. We are proud to be a part of that vision as our vision statement is “Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities.”
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024 Local Foods Map Available
The 2024 Herkimer County Local Foods Map is now available from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County in East Herkimer. There are sixty-seven producers on the map along with seven Herkimer County Farmers’ Markets. Maps will be available throughout Herkimer...
Position Available: Workforce Development Program Coordinator
CCE Herkimer County is hiring a Workforce Development Program Coordinator Position Summary: The Workforce Development Program Coordinator will support and coordinate the workforce development initiatives for the Mohawk Valley Regional Clean Energy Hub....
Position Available: Nutrition Program Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County is looking to hire a Nutrition Educator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Position Summary: The EFNEP Nutrition Educator delivers public education for Cornell Cooperative Extension...
2024 Veggie Van Request for Proposals
Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County (CCE) is seeking proposals from qualified farmers or farming organizations to operate a Veggie Van pilot program in collaboration with our organization. The Veggie Van program aims to increase access to fresh, locally...
Food Insecurity Among Adults in Herkimer County
According to a January 3, 2024 article by the New York State Department of Health, State Health Department Releases Report On Food Insecurity Among Adults, Herkimer County has the highest percentage of adults who experience food insecurity (outside of New York City)...