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Support CCE

Help CCE achieve level state funding

Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being.

Rooted in every county of the state, we bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

For over two decades, CCE experienced level state funding until Governor Hochul and the legislature increased CCE’s budget allocation in 2021-2022. Help us urge Governor Hochul to make this funding increase permanent in her Executive Budget for next year.

How to help 

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Sign on to a letter to Governor Hochul

Sign your name to this letter that will be digitally delivered to Governor Hochul in support of level funding for Cornell Cooperative Extension.

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Download and mail a letter

Download the letter, personalize it, and send it to Governor Hochul through the mail. Feel free to add your personal story or statement in support of CCE! You can download the letter at the link above.

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Send a message through the Governor’s contact form

Fill in your information and add some of our messaging below. Feel free to edit or customize your message!

Messaging

Feel free to copy, paste, or edit the following message in your letters to Governor Hochul: 

For over two decades, CCE experienced level state funding until your administration acknowledged the substantial impact CCE has on all of NY’s communities, from rural, suburban, to urban with a $500K addition to the 2021/2022 Executive Budget to the SUNY county law 224 funding. I am writing today to urge your administration to continue that commitment, providing a total of $6.1M (maintaining the NYS Legislature’s addition to the 2024-25 enacted budget). The additional $1.7 million from the previous year has been instrumental in addressing urgent community needs—supporting youth development, addressing public health challenges, assisting farmers through Cornell’s expertise, and enhancing workforce development. Thank you for your support for CCE over the years and I urge your careful consideration of a $6.1M total request in the Executive Budget for CCE 224 funds in the SUNY allocation.

Telling your CCE story

We encourage you to tell your CCE story to Governor Hochul. An example of a personal story could look like this. As a parent/grandparent involved with 4-H, I’ve witnessed remarkable growth in my young family member—gaining confidence and forming friendships as they explore future pathways in food systems or healthcare.