Board & Governance

People support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors that consists of 11 elected community volunteers; 1 voting members appointed by the Genesee County Legislature, and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Genesee County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.

Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Genesee County, and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.

CCE-Genesee recognizes the importance of having an active Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas!

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Genesee County Scholarship Opportunity

CCE Genesee Scholarship Application 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is offering a scholarship to support individuals pursuing higher education in fields aligned with its mission.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:

  • Be a student residing in Genesee County
  • Be accepted to an accredited college or university
  • Be enrolled in (or planning to enroll in) an eligible program or major

Eligible Fields of Study Include:

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Horticulture
  • Environmental & Nature Studies
  • Food & Agribusiness
  • Food Systems & Technology
  • Nutrition
  • Youth Development

Scholarship Details:

  • Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded:
    • One to a Genesee County high school student
    • One to an adult student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree

Important Dates:

  • Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
  • Recipients Announced: At the CCE Genesee Board Meeting in May 2026

Last updated April 15, 2026