About the Organization
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) enables people to improve their lives through education by bringing local experience and research-based solutions together. CCEOC creates measurable change in order to positively affect Agriculture & Food, Families & Youth, Environment, & Economic Development within communities. Our programs and initiatives include: Agricultural & Food Systems Nutrition, Health, & Food Security Youth & Family Development Natural Resources, and Climate & Energy Community Vitality & Economic Development.
Regional Navigator Services
CCEOC offers tailored guidance to both landowners and farm seekers, including:
- Land Assessment: Evaluating land suitability for agriculture and commercial ventures.
- Lease & Transfer Guidance**: Support with lease agreements, MoUs, and transition planning.
- Matchmaking: Connecting landowners with beginning farmers or ag entrepreneurs
- Business Planning: Advising on farm startup strategies, compliance, and land use goals
- Technical Assistance: Help with food safety plan writing, GAPs Audit preparation, and regulatory readiness for new ventures.
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Lead specialized trainings and professional development opportunities for Ag and other related programs.
Whether you're a landowner exploring ag opportunities or a farm seeker looking for land, I can help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence. Reach out if you're ready to move forward or need help figuring out your next step.
Regions Served
Hudson Valley, Dutchess County, Ulster County, Sullivan County, Orange County, Putnam County, Westchester County, Rockland County, Southern Tier, Broome County
Ag Updates
Farmer Housing Matching Portal
Growing Homes has created a house matching portal to provide access to affordable rentals for farmers and farmworkers in the Hudson Valley region! You can create a listing as a farmer housing home seeker or home provider.
New York Farm Transition Advisors Directory
NY Farm Transition Advisors Directory is designed to be an accessible and inclusive referral resource that is available to farmers, farmland owners and ag service professionals working through farm transitions and farmland access in New York State.
Farmland Owner Resource Hub
Are you a landowner looking to support farmland preservation by making your land available to farmers? Maybe you want to learn more about how you can steward your farmland with sustainable practices in mind? Or maybe you have goals you’d like to achieve that ensures the future of your farm? Check out the Farmland Owner Hub to explore various topics.
Looking for an on farm job or have a farm job you are hiring for?
Are you looking for a farm job? Are you a farm looking to hire help? Check out the 'Find a Farm Job' page on the New York Farmland Finder website!