University - Community Partnership Cornell University is one of the world's premier research institutions and the Land Grant institute for the State of New York. As part of the Land Grant mission, Cornell researchers have traditionally turned their attention to pressing contemporary issues faced by society. Extension professionals also draw from the vast interdisciplinary work being conducted in Cornell's other colleges and units as well as from universities across the nation. Local Volunteer Involvement One of the greatest strengths of the Cornell Cooperative Extension system, especially in Saratoga County, is the remarkable and essential volunteer commitments. More importantly, volunteers provide grassroots involvement from developing priorities through implementation and evaluation.
Key volunteers serve on committees and provide program leadership.
They are Master Gardeners, 4-H club leaders and work on tasks inside the office, work at the Unlimited Garden and are active in their communities. All support Cooperative Extension in our marketing efforts, teaching and information sharing. Their support is invaluable.