MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County is pleased to announce the recipients of inaugural awards to be given out December 4th during the Annual Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County (CCE-MC).
– Assemblyman Bill Magee will be recognized as the inaugural recipient of the ‘Friend of Extension’ award in Madison County. This new award is to be given annually to an individual or organization that has provided substantial and sustained support to the CCE Mission: Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
– Three Madison County farms will be awarded a Centennial or Heritage Farm Award. This new award will be given annually to one or more farms that have operated for 100 years or more. This year’s recipients are:
- Heritage Farm Award to Sunny Acres in recognition of over 150 years of farming in Madison County, NY.
- Heritage Farm Award to Woodstead Farm in recognition of over 150 years of farming in Madison County, NY.
- Centennial Farm Award to Otis Marshall Farms Inc in recognition of 100 years of farming in Madison County, NY.
The CCE-MC Annual meeting is December 4th from 5:30-7 at the CCE-MC facilities located at 100 Eaton Street, Morrisville NY. The event is open to the public with advance registration to jjd44@cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting our office. For further assistance or information please contact Jackie Dickerson at (315) 684-3001, ext. 100 or email: jjd44@cornell.edu.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
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