Posts by Melissa Jo Hill

Melissa Jo Hill is a new media specialist and writer for Cornell Cooperative Extension. Prior to joining CCE, she worked in book marketing, PR, and branding, and has a background in web development and design.

Master Composters Turn Food Waste into Community Action

By Melissa Jo Hill / October 8, 2025

Educators at CCE Tompkins County are training volunteer compost experts with the mission of engaging the community in smarter waste management, reducing food waste one person at a time.  …

Cornell, CCE Responding to Farming Mental Health Crisis

By Melissa Jo Hill / April 3, 2023

As the nature of farming can lead to feelings of social isolation, it is important that farmers feel like they have people to talk to about their issues.  Nicole Tommell…

Seed to Supper Sows Confidence while Addressing Food Insecurity

By Melissa Jo Hill / January 10, 2022

A program from Cornell Garden Based Learning, administered through local Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations, Seed to Supper is focused on growing food for home use. Over 2.9 million New Yorkers across…