As a system ….Cornell Cooperative Extension Enables People to Improve Their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

Locally… Cornell Cooperative Extension contracts with Franklin County to deliver Unique Products and Services to the Residents and Communities of Franklin County at a reasonable cost.

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A little about our County…
Franklin County is a rich mixture of contrasting landscapes, from the open farmlands of the St. Lawrence River valley in the north, to the rugged terrain of the Adirondack Mountains in the south. Located in the Northeast portion of New York State, the county is rural in nature with a population of 48,500. Malone, which is located approximately 12 miles from the Canadian border, is the county seat with a population of 6,075. The next largest population centers are in the southern-most end of the county with Tupper Lake at 3,935 residents and Saranac Lake with 3,732.

Looking for things to do in the area?

Franklin County Tourism

To find businesses in the region: Check out the Adirondack Biz Guide this is a search engine that helps you find businesses in the Adirondack Region.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County offers…

Programs to Engage Youth

  • School Enrichment Programs
  • Teen Leadership Development
  • Career Explorations
  • 4-H Club Programs
  • Entrepreneurship
  • 4-H Camp Overlook
  • Public Speaking
  • Natural Resources & Conservation Programs
  • Animal Science
  • Youth Safety Educational Programs

Programs that Foster & Develop our Agriculture & Rural Economy

  • Services that Support Ag Economic Development
  • Support for Farmers’ Markets
  • Livestock Management & Marketing
  • Introducing New Technologies for Agriculture
  • Adirondack Harvest
  • New Farmers & Farmers In Transition
  • Dairy Herd Management & Profitability
  • Addressing Ag Environmental Issues
  • Farm Business Management Services

Programs for Families & Rural Communities

  • NYSERDA Energy $mart Program
  • Ag & Farmland Protection Board & Rural Land Use Planning
  • EatSmart NY
  • Even Start Family Literacy
  • Environmental Programs
  • Small Business Programs for Community Planning & Vitality
  • Programs for Rural Entrepreneurs

Cornell Cooperative Extension helping to build strong & vibrant New York Communities