View Search Results

• Provides an array of services that include the following: 4-H Youth Development - Cooperative Extension's national youth development program serves youth 5-19 years old. It reaches boys and girls who are members of organized 4-H clubs, participants in special interest groups and as students in after-school and school enrichment programs. 4-H helps young people to learn by doing, develop leadership talents, gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes, and explore career opportunities model positive citizenship and share experiences with youth and adult leaders. SNAP Ed Northern Finger Lakes- A nutrition education program to assist residents of the county to improve diet quality, increase food security, improve food safety and enhance food resource management. Lessons presented to groups or individuals provide information about menu planning, shopping and safe and healthy food preparation. Environment Education - Support is provided to residents and local communities as a resource for questions related to the environment. Organizes and partners to conduct five annual recycling events. Master Gardener Program - Trained volunteers provide a seasonal help line for county residents to answer gardening problems and encourages environmentally sound gardening practices. Hot-line is staffed by our volunteers (May1st thru mid-October): Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10:00AM-12:00PM. Agriculture Programs - Education programs to support the viability and profitability of agriculture and related businesses, including Field Crops & Plant Sciences (corn, hay, small grains, soybeans, cover crops), soil testing, soil fertility and pH, nutrient management, pest management, pesticide applicator certification, manure management, renewable energy, and organic crop production. Dairy & Animal Sciences include animal husbandry (dairy, livestock, and poultry), pastures and grazing, organic dairy operations, farm safety, Ag business management and marketing, crop insurance and risk management. Free phone consultations on all questions related to crop production and animal husbandry, with site visits as needed. Volunteer Opportunities: Many opportunities exist for adults who enjoy youth and are willing to volunteer some time to help them grow and learn new skills. The 4-H staff provides leader training and abundant project materials. Latest focus is on S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and Choose Health lifestyle curriculums.

Responsible for the enforcement of laws which relate to the construction, repair, demolition, removal, or relocation of buildings or structures. Also responsible for researching, establishing, maintaining, and overseeing the implementation of general and specific/area plans for land use.

• Offers a play, learn and grow space for children and their families. Children are supervised by their adults at all times. Recreational activities include art, and story time.* Provides education and training on early childhood development to parents, caregivers, and professionals through scheduled events.

• Provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals who have mental health concerns, behavior problems, emotional distress, and co-occurring disorders. Services include: Individual counseling. Group therapy. Family therapy.

• Provides information, education and support to help people with MS and their support teams. Connection to the Society's online library & educational programs, resources for health care providers, and the Society's magazine, Momentum* Connects with others living with MS. * Facilitates resources to face financial challenges and plan for the future. * Offers wellness strategies. Diet, exercise, emotional well-being initiatives Connection to local wellness resources Crisis intervention in times of need* Assesses personalized case management through the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program.

• Offers peer-facilitated support, self-help and care partner groups. Also offer peer telephone support for people living with MS and their care partners. Web-based support is offered through chat rooms and online groups.

• Provides early childhood education programs for children that focuses on bilingual services as well as services to children with disabilities, language development, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, social and emotional development, physical health and development, problem solving and includes: Nutrition services. Health services.

• Offers a client choice food pantry. Clients come to the pantry to receive food of their choice.* Delivers to those without transportation.

• Provides adult basic education.
• Offers classes to help prepare for High School Equivalency exams.
• Offers in class and home study programs.