ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — An agricultural group is getting money from New York. 

Sen. Lea Webb says $174,5000 was secured for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County’s 4-H Acres campus in Ithaca. The money will cover renovation and upgrades to the 4H facility on Lower Creek Road. The money comes from the state Senate’s Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) Program.

“Hundreds of local youth and their families spend time at 4-H Acres each year, benefiting from really valuable hours outdoors during summer camps, afterschool opportunities, preschool and homeschool programs, and more,” Tompkins County 4-H Issue Leader Vicki Fleming said. “This site is the hub for an astounding amount of activity, learning, and memories year-round, and these funds will guarantee that our local youth continue to have and share these experiences for years to come.”

Renovation work includes the commercial kitchen, parking lot improvements, and additional property upgrades.

“4-H Acres is a cornerstone of youth programming in Tompkins County, and I am proud to deliver $174,500 to support needed improvements to this space,” Webb said. “Cornell Cooperative Extension continues to strengthen our community, and this funding will help ensure its work can continue for years to come.”