Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is your information connection!
Cornell Cooperative Extension and its partnerships provide 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.

Gleaning/Food Access

We work with Hudson Valley farmers to feed people facing food insecurity in the Hudson Valley. We rely on volunteers and donors!

Strengthening Families

This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together...

Gluten Free Cooking.

Going gluten free doesn't mean giving up all of your favorite foods. Learn how and what you can do to manage a gluten free life. We will demonstrate a variety of recipes for you to sample.

Join the Club

Join 4-H, and start doing the things you dream of!

Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word

Most parents/caregivers agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. We can help!

Learn How to Make Your Own Beef Jerky

This demonstration class will cover food safety, equipment, techniques, storage tips and more. We will discuss jerky made from venison and other meats.

Last updated October 16, 2018