Cornell Cooperative Extension

We Are CCE of Suffolk – Here for You, Your Neighbors and Families since 1917.

We are honored to debut this video that exhibits a small window into the world of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE). CCE-Suffolk serves Suffolk County with our Agriculture, Marine, Community Education and 4-H Youth Development programs. We are educators, researchers, specialists, and volunteers dedicated to our mission of preserving our county's vast heritage, protecting our eco-systems, supporting families, and providing our youth opportunities for community service and research-based education in science, technology, engineering and math. (STEM) To accomplish our mission, we collaborate with researchers, all levels of government, Cornell University, non-profits, and community groups to bring innovative programs and services to Suffolk County. Whoever you are and whatever you do, chances are – CCE of Suffolk has a program for you. Enjoy this brief video and follow it up by taking a look around our website and find out for yourself what we are all about!

A Taste of Undiscovered Local Fish

Enjoy sampling and tastings of fresh, local seafood during Super Seafood Wednesday!

solar panels in foreground, wind turbines in middle ground, and the electric grid in the background

Solar Lease Agreements

A program for NY farmers and rural landowners looking to understand the solar development process and what solar companies are seeking.

Pest Alerts, Threats, and Management

Some insect (and other) pests are putting landscape managers to the test. A new pest, the Spotted Lanternfly, became established in parts of New York in 2020.