Cornell Cooperative Extension

Chemung County
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Healthy habits

Vegetables and fruits displayed for market.

Healthy food

Nutrition

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) empowers New Yorkers to choose healthy food and healthy habits through programs that connect research and practice.

Programs at CCE Chemung include:

  • Local food outreach and education
  • Master Food Preserver (A CCE Chemung Volunteer Program)
  • Veggie Van Mobile Farmer's Market
canning jars

Preserving Foods

Enjoy harvest fresh flavor and save money too, by safely canning, freezing and drying fresh foods. Find extension resources here on these topics.

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese with butternut or acorn squash

Healthy Recipes

There's a surprise -- squash! -- in this delicious and creamy macaroni & cheese recipe from Cooking Matters. Visit our "Recipes" page for this recipe and more!

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Contact

Sophia Torres
Local Foods Program Coordinator
sat253@cornell.edu
ext. 229

Last updated February 11, 2026

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