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
  • Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
  • Master Food Preserver (A CCE Chemung Volunteer Program)
  • SNAP EBT services for Wisner Market in Elmira, NY
  • Veggie Van Mobile Farmer's Market
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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

Sophie Torres
Nutrition
sat253@cornell.edu

Last updated October 2, 2025

Nutrition

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