Mission

The Cornell Cooperative Extension educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.

Our Educational Focus: Strengthening the economic and social vitality of communities. Developing he competence and character of youth and adults in families and communities. Empowering individuals and enterprises in agriculture and food systems to thrive. Improving the quality and sustainability of human envirnomens and natural resources. Improving the health, nutrition, and safety of communities and individuals. 

Program Delivery

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County uses a number of methods to create learning partnerships and conduct educational programs. These methods include:

  • Volunteers are trained to work with program participants. This includes 4-H Leaders, Master Gardeners, Master Food Preservers, Family Budget Conselors, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Boards and Committee members.
  • Publications produced include newsletters, fact sheets and bulletins with up to date information on topics to aid you and your family or business.
  • Information technologies available to local county residents include the World Wide Web-access, distant learning and satellite conference system. Outreach efforts allow for global exchange of ideas and knowledge.
  • Group education efforts include clubs, discussion groups, seminars, classes, forums, and clinics for youth, adults and businesses.
  • Tours and field trips provide participants with on-site educational opportunities for learning.
  • Networking and collaboration result in the application of Cornell Cooperative Extension expertise to assist people through community agencies, boards, and local government.

    • Address and Directions

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County is located at:
    1581 Rt 88N
    Newark, NY 14513
    Phone: 315-331-8415
    Fax: 315-331-8411

    Easy to find, we are located at the corner of Hydesville Rd and Rt 88. Just follow Rte 88N at the intersection of Rt 31 and Rt 88 in the center of the village of Newark. We are a one story gray building located about 1 mi north of the intersection in the west side of Rte 88.

    Annual Reports

    Below are future links so that you can view our entire annual report through Adobe Acrobat. If you would like a copy, or would like to register for future mailings, please call 315-331-8415 or email the office at wayne@cornell.edu and a copy can be sent to you.  These will be available on line shortly.

    2006 Annual Report
    2007 Annual Report
    2008 Annual Report
     

    Staff

    Any of the Staff Listed Below Can Be Reached at our Main Office:
    PHONE: 315-331-8415
    FAX: 315-331-8411

    Or Email: wayne@cornell.edu

    Agriculture
    Elizabeth A. Claypoole
    Executive Director and Ag Issues Leader
    phone ext. x 102
    eac9@cornell.edu

    Laurie VanNostrand
    Program Assistant Consumer Ornamental Horticulture
    phone ext. x107
    ljv8@cornell.edu

    Regional Specialists:
    Mario Miranda Sazo – Cultural Fruit Practices
    phone ext. 120
    mrm67@cornell.edu

    Alison DeMaree – Fruit Farm Business Management
    phone ext. 120
    amd15@cornell.edu

    Mike Stanyard – field crops
    phone ext. 123
    mjs88@cornell.edu

    To contact any of the other team members, please visit their websites:
    NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team
    Mike Stanyard
    Jerry Bertoldo
    Collin McCarthy
    John Hanchar
    Nancy Glazier
    James Kingston

    Lake Ontario Fruit Team
    Debbie Breth
    Alison DeMaree
    Mario Mirando Sazo
    Craig Kahlke

    Cornell Vegetable Program
    Carol MacNeil
    Julie Kikkert
    Judson Reid
    Christy Hoepting
    Robert Hadad

    4-H and Youth Development
    vacant, Team Coordinator
    phone ext. 114

    Amy Rugenstein, Community Educator
    phone ext. 113
    anr32@cornell.edu

    Margo DiLella Bauer
    Located in the CCE Monroe Office
    585-461-1000 ext 230
    mcd25@cornell.edu

    Barbara Gay, Administrative Assistant
    phone ext. 117
    bg28@cornell.edu

    Nutrition, Health and Safety:
    Mary Lee Bourbeau – Nutrition and Consumer Science Team Coordinator
    phone ext. 111
    mb333@cornell.edu

    Lisa Steitler – Community Educator
    phone ext. 108
    les37@cornell.edu

    Community Nutrition Educators:

    Sharon Morano
    phone ext. 203
    srm25@cornell.edu

    Daisy Greene
    phone ext. 205
    dlg10@cornell.edu

    Kimberly Gardner
    phone ext. 207
    kag19@cornell.edu

    Maureen Weidman
    phone ext. 204
    mew229@cornell.edu

    Family Financial Management:
    Susan Bray – Program Assistant
    phone ext. 110
    stb26@cornell.edu

    Adminstrative Support:
    Judy Glann – Receptionist
    phone ext. 101
    jmg358@cornell.edu

    Carol Webster – Bookkeeper
    phone ext. 112
    caw28@cornell.edu

    Joe Juhasz – Facilities Manager phone
    ext. 101