About Us
CCE Tioga is a nonprofit, educational agency founded in 1915 as an extension of Cornell University. Our staff works with residents to assess important issues and needs in Tioga County and then develops and implements appropriate programs to address those needs.
NEWS
Have you ever heard of a scape? Did you know that there is an award winning goat dairy in Tioga County? Did you know that thousands of gallons of honey are sold from Tioga County? Have you ever heard of a dairy farm with no barn? Do you know the difference between cow corn and sweet corn?
Find out here.Vendors Wanted for Waverly Village and Farm Market
The Waverly Village and Farm Market is accepting applications from area farmers, craftspeople, and even enthusiastic gardeners who might have excess produce to sell for its 2008 season. Vendor fees are $5 per week or $50 for the season. The market will take place 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Mondays, June 2 - October 27, Muldoon Park, Waverly, NY.
Area musicians and entertainers are also invited to perform at the market in early and late summer to extend the concert series in the park that coincide with the market's hours during mid summer.
For more information contact
Andy Fagan, 687-4020, or
Todd Williams, 565-2685.
PROGRAMS
We served 772 adults and 675 children through our Family Resource Centers in Waverly and Owego, our Engaging Parents
as Partners Program and our Parenting Workshops in 2005.
In Support of Families
We served 1022 youth through our 4H, Independent Living Skills and Reality Check Programs, and our Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute in 2005.
Teaching Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills
Food$marts, our Nutrition and Wellness Program, served 600 people through classes and phone consultations in 2005.
Helping People Eat Smart
We served 520 people through the Growline, gardening classes and community gardens, and enriched the community through our volunteer beautification efforts in 2005.
Sharing Gardening Knowledge
We served 555 farmers through our workshops, tours and Souther Tier Produce News newsletter in 2005.
Helping the Farming Community
The Rural Economic Area Partnership, LDC, (REAP) served nearly all of Tioga County by providing training, technical assistance and funding information to county projects leaders in 2005.
Helping Communities
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Children ages 3 to 8 learn about nutrition and physical activity through our NUTMEG program
Creating Healthy Futures
Waverly Youth have a safe and nurturing place to go after school called The Phoenix.
Helping Youth
The Taste of Tioga celebrates local farms, farmers and the restaurants that use their products.
If you support local agriculture and enjoy good food and fun times, don't miss the 2008 Taste of Tioga.
September 12, 2008
Owego Treadway
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CCE Tioga's Fourth Annual 'Supporting Local Youth' golf tournament will be held at The Club at Shepard Hills on Route 17C in Waverly.
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008.
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost (Early Bird Special): $67.50 per person. $270 per team. 4 players to a team.
Cost After March 15: $75 per person. $300 per team.
