Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County Improving lives of those who live, work, and recreate in Ulster County with research-based solutions.

Since 1913, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) continues to use research based knowledge through their partnership with Cornell University to assist the residents of Ulster County. CCEUC offers resources, tools and education through on-going community programming in efforts to improve the lives of a broad and diverse county population. Program areas include: Agriculture, Horticult

ure, 4-H Youth Development, Healthy Communities, and Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program. CCEUC works to extend the educational resources of Cornell University, the Land Grant university system and other educational institutions, to the people of Ulster County to foster economic, social and environmental improvement of its individuals, families and communities. CCEUC is a registered 501(c) 3 non-profit educational organization and part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension land grant system, a partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and foster community collaborations.

Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs! The Master Gardener Program is holding its Annual Plant Sal...
08/28/2026

Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs! The Master Gardener Program is holding its Annual Plant Sale, a fundraiser for the Demonstration Gardens and Meadow, on Saturday, September 19th!

Join us at the Demonstration Garden at SUNY Ulster from 10am to noon and shop an array of plants from the Demonstration Gardens, plus perennials, shrubs, trees and even houseplants grown by the Master Gardeners!

Cash or check will be accepted - no need to register. We'll see you there!

Come learn how to successfully divide perennials and ornamental grasses at our Perennial Division workshop on Saturday, ...
08/25/2026

Come learn how to successfully divide perennials and ornamental grasses at our Perennial Division workshop on Saturday, October 17th at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at SUNY Ulster!

Participants will work in small groups guided by Master Gardeners and get to go home with a few great new plants for your very own garden!

Pre-registration is required by October 10th. Space is limited - visit cce.cornell.edu/ulster/perennial-division-workshop to save your spot!

Come join the CCE Ulster team! We have TWO positions open and we are looking for passionate educators to fill these role...
08/21/2026

Come join the CCE Ulster team! We have TWO positions open and we are looking for passionate educators to fill these roles:

We are hiring a Family Education Coordinator who will be responsible for developing and implementing family educational programs that benefit the health and welfare of Ulster County families.
This is a part-time, 28 hours per week, benefits eligible position. Please apply online by September 2, 2026!

AND

We are hiring a Healthy Communities Educator who will develop, implement, plan, and coordinate public education programming to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices among families and individuals encompassing all age groups throughout Ulster County.
This is a full time, exempt, benefits eligible position. Please apply online by September 17, 2026!

For more information on either of these jobs, and to apply, visit cce.cornell.edu/ulster/about-us/jobs. All applications must be received online through our portal to be considered.

You're invited to our Bilingual Field Day: Pasture-based Regenerative Egg Production on August 24th from 3-5:30pm at Tit...
08/18/2026

You're invited to our Bilingual Field Day: Pasture-based Regenerative Egg Production on August 24th from 3-5:30pm at Titusville Farm!

As farmers we want to grow a superior product, care for the wellbeing of our livestock, regeneratively manage our land, and economize our labor and expenses. Managing our laying hens on pasture can produce more nutritious and visually appealing eggs, healthier birds, improved soils, and simpler waste management.

Join us in the field with experts Leon Vehaba, Director of Titusville Farm and Kathryn Brignac, CCE Ulster Livestock Educator, and receive a practical and theoretical understanding of how to best manage your pasture-based egg operation.

🗓Monday, August 24th, 2026
⏰3pm - 5:30pm
📍Titusville Farm - 84 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

This is a free event that will be presented with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and English. Please register at this link: https://luma.com/0faxfj3m - or by WhatsApp (607) 793-4969.

Missing the Ulster County Fair? Here's just a few of our favorite photos from the week! 🐄Our 4-H'ers, their families, ou...
08/17/2026

Missing the Ulster County Fair? Here's just a few of our favorite photos from the week! 🐄

Our 4-H'ers, their families, our CCE Ulster staff, and our volunteers showed up strong and we are so proud of all of the hard work that went into this year's Fair!

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our 4-H youth and to everyone that worked hard behind the scenes to make it happen — Stay tuned for exciting Fall events, updates, and more photos! 🍀

That's a wrap on the Ulster County Fair! First, we want to highlight our elected officials and thank them for joining us...
08/10/2026

That's a wrap on the Ulster County Fair!

First, we want to highlight our elected officials and thank them for joining us! They were able to see our 4-H'ers give presentations on electricity and how to build a circuit, the importance of turkeys in 4-H, and soccer vs. football. They were also able to join us for a tour of the Animal Barns led by some of our 4-H'ers🍀

Thank you to: Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji, Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Ulster County Comptroller, County Legislatures Megan Sperry for Ulster County LD17 , Jeff Collins, Lindsey Grossman for Ulster County Legislature , Debra Clinton for Ulster County Legislator - District 16, State Senator Peter Oberacker, and State Assembly Member and Chair of the Agriculture Committee Donna Lupardo for attending and engaging with our wonderful 4-H'ers!

Today is the last day of the Ulster County Fair! Thank you to everyone who has joined us this week - we could not do wha...
08/09/2026

Today is the last day of the Ulster County Fair! Thank you to everyone who has joined us this week - we could not do what we do without your support! Here's what we have for our last day of programming:

In the Youth Building:

🐟10am-5pm: Join our Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) staff to learn about the common fish that live in the Ashokan Watershed!

💦Our AWSMP staff will also have their interactive stream table where you can learn about the parts of a stream and how they function during times of heavy rain and how human development can impact streams.

🌻10am-5pm: Be sure to visit our Master Gardener Volunteers and ask them all your gardening-related questions!

4-H Activities:

🐑1pm: Join us this afternoon for 4-H Master Showmanship! Our 4-H'ers will show off their wide range of skills and knowledge to win the title of 4-H Master Showman.

🏆6pm: Join us in celebrating our 4-H youth at the 4-H Award Ceremony at 4pm in the Show Ring!

🍀As always, stop by our 4-H Snack Bar for an $8 Meal Deal or snack from 10am-6pm, and grab a famous 4-H milkshake from the Milkshake Booth from 10am-6pm.
All Snack Bar and Milkshake Booth proceeds support n 4-H Teen Council!

Thanks for visiting us this week - let's finish the fair strong! 🎡

CCE Ulster and our 4-H team have a packed day at the Ulster County Fair today!In the Youth Building:🌽10am-6pm: Join our ...
08/08/2026

CCE Ulster and our 4-H team have a packed day at the Ulster County Fair today!

In the Youth Building:

🌽10am-6pm: Join our Agriculture team and play Mystery Crop Discovery! Reach into a mystery box and try to identify crops from the texture alone - from fuzzy peaches to silky corn. If you can guess the crop by touch, you will win a prize!

🎨Take a break from exploring to color a fun image of life on the farm with our Agriculture team!

📸All weekend on the Youth Building: As you are walking through the Youth Building, stop by our self-run Farm-Fresh Photo Booth to get a selfie with a farm-themed superhero!

🌻10am-5pm: Be sure to visit our Master Gardener Volunteers every day in the Youth Building and ask them all your gardening-related questions!

4-H Activities:

🦀9:30am-4pm: See our Bowl and Pocket Pet Show in the 4-H Show Ring all day!

🎤10am-noon: Come see our 4-H'ers during the Public Presentations where you'll learn about a topic of their choice and see their awesome public speaking skills in action!

👗1pm: Watch our 4-H'ers show off some handmade clothing and accessories in the 4-H Fashion R***e!

🐖6pm: Join us for the annual 4-H Livestock Auction!

🍀As always, stop by our 4-H Snack Bar for an $8 Meal Deal or snack from 10am-9pm, and grab a famous 4-H milkshake from the Milkshake Booth from 10am-10pm (psst... today's Flavor of the Day is Mint Chip!)
All Snack Bar and Milkshake Booth proceeds support n 4-H Teen Council!

We'll see you for a fun-filled day at the fairgrounds!

Here is what our CCE Ulster and 4-H staff are up to today, Friday, August 7th, at the Ulster County Fair!In the Youth Bu...
08/07/2026

Here is what our CCE Ulster and 4-H staff are up to today, Friday, August 7th, at the Ulster County Fair!

In the Youth Building:

💡10am-6pm: Visit our local Energy Advisor, Mike Murphy, from the Mid-Hudson Energy Hub and ask questions about any and all things energy! You can also learn about some energy tools and gadgets he brought along.

🍀10am-6pm: Test your knowledge of 4-H in our trivia game! Play against your friends and family to buzz in first and answer correctly - miss a question and the other team can steal your points!

🌻10am-5pm: Be sure to visit our Master Gardener Volunteers every day in the Youth Building and ask them all your gardening-related questions!

4-H Activities:

🐓 Stop by the 4-H Show Ring for the Poultry Showmanship & Breed Show starting at 9am!

🐄The 4-H Beef Cow Show will begin at 1pm!

🎩Don't miss the All Species Costume Contest at 4:30pm! See our 4-H'ers and their beloved animals dress up in costume together and have fun!

🍀Stop by our 4-H Snack Bar for an $8 Meal Deal or snack from 10am-9pm, and grab a famous 4-H milkshake from the Milkshake Booth from 10am-10pm. All Snack Bar and Milkshake Booth proceeds support the 4-H Teen Council!

Check back tomorrow for more and come cheer on our 4-H'ers all weekend long!

Here is what our CCE Ulster and 4-H staff are up to today at the Ulster County Fair!In the Youth Building:🐟10am-6pm: Som...
08/06/2026

Here is what our CCE Ulster and 4-H staff are up to today at the Ulster County Fair!

In the Youth Building:

🐟10am-6pm: Something's fishy! Practice keeping our waterways clean and healthy by playing a fun fishing game! Learn to identify what fish are safe to eat from the Hudson River and clean up pollutants from the "pool" to win a prize!

🌻10am-5pm: Be sure to visit our Master Gardener Volunteer every day in the Youth Building and ask them all your gardening-related questions!

4-H Activities:

🐐🐑 Stop by the 4-H Show Ring for the Goat Showmanship & Breed Show starting at 9am and the Sheep Showmanship & Breed Show at noon!

🎤1pm: Come see our 4-H'ers during the Public Presentations where you'll learn about a topic of their choice and see their awesome public speaking skills in action!

🏁4pm: Watch our 4-H'ers lead their goats through an obstacle course!

🍀As always, stop by our 4-H Snack Bar for an $8 Meal Deal or snack from 10am-9pm, and grab a famous 4-H milkshake from the Milkshake Booth from 10am-10pm.
All Snack Bar and Milkshake Booth proceeds support n 4-H Teen Council!

Check back tomorrow for more - We'll see you at the fairgrounds!

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