Cornell Cooperative Extension links the research and extension efforts at Cornell University, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, and the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. This combined knowledge and expertise maximizes the value of agricultural and natural resources in New York State.

CCE's agricultural programs and resources target diverse audiences in the areas of dairy and livestock production, field crops and nutrient management, fruits and vegetables, as well as farm business management, economics, and policy.

Profitability, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the promotion of agricultural tourism and a safe, healthy food supply are the goals.