Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Improving lives and communities by bringing local experience and research-based solutions together. Visit our other pages!

A uniquely American invention, Cooperative Extension was created in 1914 as a part of the US Department of Agriculture's land grant university system to provide continuing education to people in their homes and communities. The land grant institution in New York is Cornell University, one of the world's leading research institutions. For over 90 years, Cornell Cooperative Extension and its partner

ships has provided programs for Orange County residents on youth and family development; nutrition, health, and food safety; community and economic vitality; and agricultural sustainability through Cornell based research. Committed to Orange County, we design programs to meet local needs to enable people to improve their lives and communities. Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County creates measurable change in order to positively affect agriculture, families, youth, environment, and economic development within communities. For more information about events, classes, and the resources that we offer please visit our website www.cceorangecounty.org. Master Gardeners: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Master-Gardeners-Orange-County/795729153858228
4-H Youth Program: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orange-County-4-H/1481225298837894?fref=ts
Education Center and 4-H Park: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Cooperative-Extension-Orange-County-Education-Center-and-4-H-Park/436326999886750?fref=ts

This is the official CCE Orange County page. Any posts not related to CCE Orange County will be removed, as will spam and posts with commercial or explicit content. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Calling Local Agricultural Businesses in Orange County, NY!Are you a local agricultural business offering livestock-rela...
08/28/2026

Calling Local Agricultural Businesses in Orange County, NY!

Are you a local agricultural business offering livestock-related products? We are updating our Orange County Animal Products List to help connect consumers with local producers and their products.

We are looking for businesses offering products such as beef, sheep meat and fiber, poultry, and other livestock-related goods.

Interested in being included? Complete our short interest form to be added to the list! https://forms.gle/794ABYTuSGQ6QsPo6

🌟 Ready to discover all that 4-H has to offer?The Orange County 4-H Future Innovators Club the perfect starting point fo...
08/28/2026

🌟 Ready to discover all that 4-H has to offer?

The Orange County 4-H Future Innovators Club the perfect starting point for youth who are new to 4-H! Members will explore fun, hands-on activities that build creativity, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and confidence while making new friends along the way.

📅 First Informational Meeting: October 20, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 CCE Orange County Office
18 Seward Ave., Middletown, NY

Open to youth ages 8+.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4bObbXr

Questions? Contact Kat at (845) 344-1234 or [email protected].

Ready to learn the basics of archery? 🎯 Join Orange County 4-H for our Beginner Archery Program, designed to help youth ...
08/28/2026

Ready to learn the basics of archery? 🎯 Join Orange County 4-H for our Beginner Archery Program, designed to help youth build confidence and develop hands-on archery skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Participants will learn:
🏹 Archery history & range safety
🎯 Proper shooting form and technique
🛠️ How to select and maintain equipment
📚 Understanding archery range equipment

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Education Center & 4-H Park, Otisville
💲 $65/youth
📝 Registration is required and space is limited!
⏰ Registration deadline: October 13

📞 Questions? Contact Carol at 845-344-1234 or [email protected].

👉 Register online: https://bit.ly/4zqusbm

🎶 GET READY TO RAISE THE BARN! 🎶Open House on the Farm isn’t just about celebrating agriculture—it’s about bringing our ...
08/27/2026

🎶 GET READY TO RAISE THE BARN! 🎶

Open House on the Farm isn’t just about celebrating agriculture—it’s about bringing our community together! 🌾🐄

This year, enjoy great live music from talented local artists while you explore the farm, visit with friends and family, and enjoy everything Open House has to offer. 🎸🎤

📅 35th Annual Open House on the Farm - Sprucegate Farm
September 26th from 10 A.M - 3 P.M.

Join us for a hands-on workshop and create your own beautiful hypertufa planter! 🪴🌼Have you admired the look of rustic s...
08/27/2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop and create your own beautiful hypertufa planter! 🪴🌼

Have you admired the look of rustic stone planters but not the weight or price? Learn how to make your own lightweight, stone-like hypertufa planter that is perfect for succulents, alpine plants, herbs, and more.

During this fun, interactive class, you'll:
• Create a hypertufa planter to take home
• Learn how to prepare the proper soil mix
• Discover which plants grow best in hypertufa containers
• Leave with the knowledge to make more at home!

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: $35 per person (includes all materials)

Please wear old work clothes, bring waterproof garden gloves, and plan to transport your planter home using a tarp, large plastic bag, or cardboard box.

Space is limited to 25 participants, and registration closes Friday, September 25 (or when the class fills).

Register today: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026HypertufaPlanterWorkshop

08/26/2026

3 RIDES. 2 WALKS. YOUR MOVE!
Ready to get moving? Join us for the 2026 Ride & Walk for Access on Saturday, September 26 at the Access: Center of Excellence!

Whether you’re riding 13, 26, or 52 miles—or joining us for a 1- or 1.5-mile walk—there’s a route for everyone.

Check out the routes, choose your adventure, and register today!
View the routes & register: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/AccessBIKE26

Every mile, every step, and every dollar raised makes a difference.
We’ll see you on September 26!

🎙️ This Week on Farm Talk with Elias Bloom! 🌱Tune in live at Noon to hear from Dr. Karol Krey, a PhD in Entomology, as w...
08/26/2026

🎙️ This Week on Farm Talk with Elias Bloom! 🌱

Tune in live at Noon to hear from Dr. Karol Krey, a PhD in Entomology, as we discuss:

- How pesticides get approval to be used on farms
- The post-approval process for pesticides
- Current trends in pesticide policy
- The NY Birds and Bees Act
And More!

Listen live at WTBQ Radio:
https://wtbq.com/ or broadcasting on AM 1110 or FM 93.5

Need help lowering your monthly energy costs? Join us in Highland Falls on Tuesday, September 15, from 2–6 PM for a FREE...
08/26/2026

Need help lowering your monthly energy costs? Join us in Highland Falls on Tuesday, September 15, from 2–6 PM for a FREE, family-friendly event designed to make energy assistance programs easier to understand and access.

Our team will be available to provide hands-on assistance with:
💡 Enrolling in the Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
💰 Learning about the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP) and monthly bill discounts
🏠 Getting guidance on Empower+ and other available assistance programs
❓ Asking questions and getting support right on the spot!

Plus, enjoy family-friendly activities and light refreshments while you learn about resources that may help your household save on energy costs.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕑 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Highland Falls Library
💲 FREE

👉 Register today: https://SurveyMonkey.com/r/ESS-Highland-Falls

Hosted by Central Hudson and Orange & Rockland, in collaboration with CCE Dutchess County, the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub, and the Orange County Fuel Fund.

🌿 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with CCE Orange County?Join us for one of our FREE Becoming a Maste...
08/25/2026

🌿 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with CCE Orange County?

Join us for one of our FREE Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Discussion Panels to learn about the program, hear from current volunteers, and find out what to expect from the 2027 training.

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 10:00–11:00 AM
📅 Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00–7:00 PM

Attendance at one discussion panel is required to apply for the 2027 Master Gardener Volunteer Training.

🌱 Training begins January 2027
📝 Applications will be emailed to registrants in early September and are due by October 11, 2026.

Register today: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnBpqNNDiFpCFjo

Address

18 Seward Avenue, Ste 300
Middletown, NY
10940

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(845) 344-1234

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