About Us

Welcome to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County!

CCE of Cattaraugus County is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals.

Visit us at:

Cornell Cooperative Extension Cattaraugus County

28 Parkside Drive

Ellicottville, New York 14731

TEL: (716) 699-2377

Last updated March 27, 2018

About Us

Our Mission

The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

Our Educational Focus: Strengthening the economic and social vitality of communities. Developing he competence and character of youth and adults in families and communities. Empowering individuals and enterprises in agriculture and food systems to thrive. Improving the quality and sustainability of human environments and natural resources. Improving the health, nutrition, and safety of communities and individuals.