Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County (CCE Tioga) is a 501C3 not for profit organization established in 1913. They provide research and experienced-based information and programs to strengthen and support gardening, agriculture, and our local FOOD system; to improve individual and community nutrition, HEALTH and overall well being in a healthy environment; and to provide YOUTH with opportunities to have fun and learn valuable life skills from caring adults. <\/p>\n
Their current programs include the following.<\/p>\n
Agriculture \u2013 They help farmers of all types with business development, production, marketing, and management, as well as educate children and adults about agriculture and the local food system.<\/p>\n
4-H Youth Development \u2013 They provide opportunities for youth to have fun, learn life skills, and work with caring adults through our 4-H program, as well as Youth Employment.<\/p>\n
Family Development \u2013 They help parents gain knowledge and build skills for nurturing their children at our Family Resources Centers, as well as various parenting programs.<\/p>\n
Eat Smart NY \u2013 They teach individuals about better nutrition, food budgeting, and physical activity.<\/p>\n
Master Gardener \u2013 They educate children and adults about gardening and environmentally friendly practices. <\/p>\n
Community Development \u2013 They help support leadership development and positive change. They help support the Tioga Nonprofit Network, Tioga Neighbors Helping Neighbors and the Tioga County Transportation Committee.<\/p>\n
Visit www.tioga.cce.cornell.edu or www.facebook.com\/ccetioga often for more information and to see what programs and events are coming up. Contact their office today to learn, to volunteer, and to GROW.<\/p>\n
The Tioga County Non-Profit Network (TCNN) is a grassroots effort to bring together leaders from non-profit organizations to address common interests and to better serve the people of Tioga County. TCNN typically meets every other month on the fourth Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. <\/p>\n
For more information, visit http:\/\/tioga.cce.cornell.edu<\/a> or contact Andy Fagan, CCE Tioga Executive director at (607) 687-4020 or by email to agf1@cornell.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County (CCE Tioga) is a 501C3 not for profit organization established in 1913. They provide research and experienced-based information and programs…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":70167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorial"],"yoast_head":"\n