Family, Nutrition, Health & Housing

Delaware County Human Ecology Mission

Cornell Cooperative Extension provides practical education and information to Delaware County residents about Nutrition, Food Safety, Home Food Preservation, Parenting Education, Financial Management, Housing and Water Quality, and Energy. From food preservation to saving energy on costs – you’ll find our expert staff to be a knowledgeable resource.

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Rural Health Initiatives

Learn about our many efforts to improve the health of our residents through public programs and initiatives we offer in response to community needs.

A nutrition educator teaches children about MyPlate.

Nutrition Programs

We offer free or low-cost classes and resources on topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a budget. Learn what we can do for your family today!

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Clean Energy Communities

With NYSERDA funding, CCE Delaware is working with local government and municipalities to move them towards energy saving practices. Learn more here.

Meat Preservation Workshop

CCE Delaware along with CCE Broome will be offering this practical workshop designed for anyone interested in safe, research-based meat preservation methods.

Contact

Dove Karn, MS, CAS
Human Ecology Team Leader/Rural Healthcare Alliance Director
dmk243@cornell.edu
(607) 865-6531

Last updated January 27, 2026

Family & Nutrition

2026 Advisory Committee

Human Ecology Program Committee

Eileen Kline (Delhi)
Christina Losie (Davenport)
Cathy Popp-McKenna (Stamford)
Marabel Mueller (Delhi)
Simon Purdy (Delhi)

Joan Hale (Sidney)

CCE Services Include:

Classes
Fact Sheets
Answering consumer requests
Contributing to the Extension Connection newsletter
Participation in research studies with Cornell University and Penn State
Providing leadership for the Delaware County Cancer Coalition and the Delaware County Rural Healthcare Alliance.
Assisting Delaware County residents of all ages in making informed decisions related to food and nutrition, health, resource management, food safety, parenting, healthcare, energy education, indoor air quality and radon testing for homes.
Participation in conducting research projects on issues related to obesity and breast cancer
Making environmental changes at work sites and in communities to reduce obesity.