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CCE Tompkins County is looking for our next Agriculture & Horticulture (Ag-Hort) Issue Leader. If you have the knowledge and experience to lead a team focused on supporting Tompkins County’s farmers, gardeners, and program partners and volunteers — this might be the opportunity for you!

Management of the Ag-Hort team will include administrative direction of programs and CCE staff, responsibility for securing funds and managing resources, and accountability and transparency within the program and across the county Extension association. A Program Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors will provide support and guidance, and the Issue Leader will serve as a member of the CCE Tompkins Leadership Team, strategizing around shared goals.

The Ag-Hort Issue Leader will also work with others at the university, county, state, and regional level across different sectors to address high priority issues that relate to agriculture and horticulture.

The successful candidate will be a community-minded leader who thrives in an environment where building and supporting a strong, resilient farming community is top of mind. They will lead and guide a team that develops and delivers programs and information on topics such as local food systems, agriculture & the environment (climate smart agriculture, carbon farming, water issues, and more), farmland protection, composting, home and community gardening, agrivoltaics, and on-farm energy efficiency.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, benefits eligible position. Compensation begins at $72,000 per year, based on experience. A master's degree in an agricultural-related field and at least 4 years related experience in program development, delivery, and management required.

Learn more, read the full position description, and find a link to apply online at https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/details/Agriculture-Issue-Leader--Ithaca--NY_WDR-00057824

[Pictured: tabling conversations during a break at the 2026 Tompkins County Ag Summit.]

Learn more about Fork 'em Over: Curbside from Jeremy Betterley in this WHCU Radio podcast episode.

📌Memorial Day Closing and Recycling Pickup Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) office and Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed Monday, May 25, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26, during regular hours.

There will be no curbside recycling collection on Monday, May 25. Recycling pickup will occur one day later than usual for the remainder of the holiday week.

Participants of the Fork ‘em Over: Curbside food scraps recycling pilot will follow the normal collection schedule with pickup occurring Wed. May 27 and Thurs. May 28.

📅 MONDAY, MAY 25
🔴 TCRMM Office ➔ Closed
🔴 RSWC ➔ Closed
🟡 Curbside Collection ➔ No Collection. A day late the Rest of the Week
🟢 Fork 'em Over: Curbside ➔ Normal

♻️ Thank you for honoring Memorial Day with us and
helping keep Tompkins County sustainable!

Happy Compost Awareness Week! Check out our new Introduction to On-Farm Composting video—there's tips for every level of composting enthusiast! (not just small farmers)

Introduction to On Farm Composting | Tompkins County Recycling & Materials Management Learn how to start and maintain an effective composting system that fits your farm's size, style, and equipment while reducing input costs. With this step by...

We’ve missed you! Celebrate Compost Awareness Week by visiting the East Hill Farmers Market food scraps drop spot — reopening this Wednesday!

Join us every Wednesday from 3–6pm, May 6–Oct 28. ♻️💚

Looking for a drop spot near you? Visit Tcgov.co/foodscraps

Our phones are currently down at Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management. Our team is working on the issue, and phone service may be restored later this afternoon or by tomorrow, April 21.

If you need to reach us in the meantime, please stop by our office—we’re open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

You can also contact us through our online form at: tcgov.co/contactRMM

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

📌Presidents Day Schedule Update

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 17 during regular hours.
The Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will remain open on Monday, and curbside recycling collection will follow the normal schedule during the holiday week.

📅 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
🔴 TCRMM Office ➔ Closed
🟢 RSWC ➔ Open
🟢 Curbside Collection ➔ Normal

♻️ Thank you for honoring Presidents Day with us and helping keep Tompkins County sustainable!

Sunday Drop Spots Canceled Due to Wind Chill Advisory

With a wind chill advisory in effect for Tompkins County, Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots are canceled for Sunday, Feb. 8. Canceled locations include Cayuga Heights and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Center is planning to remain open as usual.
Future updates will be posted at least one hour before here at RecycleTompkins.org. Please check before traveling.

Saturday Drop Spots Canceled Due to Wind Chill Advisory

With a wind chill advisory in effect for Tompkins County, Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots are canceled for Saturday, Feb. 7. Canceled locations include Danby, Dryden, East Hill Plaza, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, the Tompkins County Highway Department on Bostwick Road, and Trumansburg.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Center is planning to remain open as usual.

Future updates will be posted at least one hour before here at RecycleTompkins.org. Please check before traveling.