Cornell Cooperative Extension

Jefferson County
Jess H. teaching FVRx program - 2022
Fort Drum Cooking Class
Elizabeth teaching virtually
Fort Drum Nutrition Class

Nutrition

Welcome to our Nutrition, Food, & Wellness pages! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County offers free or low-cost educational workshops and lots of useful information on food-related topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call! 

After reviewing our offerings,  fill out our online Referral Form to request to attend a class or download a paper copy of our Referral Form. 

Creating healthy environments where the healthy choice is the easy choice is important to our health and well-being! 

Contact

April Bennett
Nutrition, Food, & Wellness Program Manager
Aln48@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 265

Last updated September 23, 2024

Nutrition

Jefferson County Local Food Guide

Find locally grown and produced products in our online, interactive version of the Jefferson County Local Food Guide, visit www.jcnylocalfoods.org.

Download a PDF version of the 2024 Jefferson County Local Food Guide.

Locate farmers' markets, farm stands, CSAs, wineries, local meats, etc. and click on the links to learn more about your producers!

Are you interested in being added to the online version of the Jefferson County Local Food Guide? Fill out the form to be added!

Testimonials

"I am more aware of my choices. I look for healthier options. I have started stretching and doing smaller activities more often." 

"I am more aware of labels. I'm trying to add workouts, meal planning, and more." 

"(I now) think about what foods will be better for me and my children. Look at labels before just picking up whatever I wanted. Try and think of healthier choices in food when it comes to preparing." 

"(I am) better at selecting proper whole grain items and selecting more fruits." 

Adopting Healthy Habits

Adopting Healthy Habits

Events

There are no upcoming events

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