Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County

Putting knowledge to work in Ulster County, New York.

A Master Gardener Volunteer in a demonstration garden.
A CCE Ulster Master Gardener Volunteer works in the demonstration garden at SUNY Ulster.

Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

What's Happening at CCE Ulster

Events

Ulster County Fair

Come see Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Ulster County Fair from August 4th to the 9th! Visit our 4-H'ers and CCE Ulster staff in the Youth Building and see our 4-H youth in action at the animal barns! 

As always, we’ll have our famous 4-H Milkshakes and our Snack Bar serving a cost-efficient menu with healthier choices. Join us throughout the day in the Youth Building for free, fun, youth educational activities with CCE Ulster educators hosting rotating programs all week long!

Fundraising

CCE Ulster Online Auction

Something exciting is in the works, and we can't wait to share it with you. Our first-ever online auction is about to drop — and there's something for everyone, at every budget.

Whether you're looking to snag something special for yourself or find the perfect gift, this is your chance to bid on a fantastic lineup of items while supporting the community programs you care about right here in Ulster County.

All proceeds from the Online Auction support CCE Ulster's critical programs that serve our shared community.

Two 4-H'ers, dressed in white 4-H uniforms with green clover patches, lead goats during the Master Showmanship portion of the Ulster County Fair.
A group of three 4-H'ers measure water in a measuring cup while a 4-H educator explains the measurements..

Events

Workshop

Small Vegetable Workshop
Identify vegetables that make sense to grow on small acreage, including under high and low tunnel season extension. Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Educator for CCE Oswego County, will discuss how small farms are best positioned for sales that are...
  • Cornell Vegetable Program
A promotional graphic for Rochester Soil Health Day featuring event details and logos of partnering organizations.

Field Day

Rochester Soil Health Day
Community gardeners and urban agriculture enthusiasts are encouraged to join Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, New York State Soil Health, and Foodlink for an evening of interactive activities focused on soil health. There will be an...
  • Harvest New York
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Our Mission

Since 1913, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) has responded to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust. Our programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation.

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Invest in our shared community, donate today!

Your gift brings Cornell's research straight to people who need it—farmers improving their soil, grandparents navigating a second round of parenting, neighbors protecting local streams, families stretching their grocery budgets. Every dollar given is invested back in Ulster County.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (EIN 14-6036893) is a charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the federal tax code.

Location

232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401

Contact

Phone: 845-340-3990
Email: ulster@cornell.edu

Hours

Monday — Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: Office hours may vary due to holiday calendar.

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