Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension of Lewis County puts useful, research-based information at your finger tips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on many topics that may be useful to you and your family. Our staff works with local residents to identify community issues and needs and to create appropriate strategies and programs to address those needs. We invite you to explore our website, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit our office to learn more. We're here to help, with information and people you can trust!

Raise Your Hand

Only 1 in 3 Kids Have the Skills They Need to Thrive! That’s why we’re asking you, and the millions of 4‑H alumni across the nation to Raise Your Hand and Pay It Forward to empower the next generation of True Leaders.

Buy Local Buy Fresh

Are you in the market for fresh, delicious food? Be sure to see the 2017 Lewis County Local Food Guide and visit a local Farmers Market!

What To Do In Lewis County

Welcome to Lewis County! Nestled between the Tug Hill Plateau and the Black River, the small town of Lowville, New York, is on the outskirts of the Adirondack Mountains. Come experience the North Country.

Choose MyPlate

MyPlate is the new USDA food guide tool to help people make wise food choices within food and calorie limits. Use their SuperTracker free online tool to track your food and activities.

Preserving Apples

You can preserve your apple bounty as juice, sauce, apple butter or jelly, or you can freeze or can them! Find out how in this fact sheet from Penn State Extension.

AARP Driver Safety Course

This program will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County in conjunction with AARP on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 9am to 3:30pm at Cooperative Extension on Outer Stowe Street in Lowville. Call 315-376-5270 to register.

Last updated October 16, 2017