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Programs & Education

Agriculture & Food Systems

Farmers' Markets
Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program
Livestock Management

4-H Youth

4-H participants rowing a canoe on lake.
4-H Activities & Events

CCE Albany County 4-H offers a wide variety of workshops and events.

A group of CCE Albany 4-H members.
Join 4-H

Open to all youth aged 5-to-18, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world.

2026 Altamont County Fair

Energy

Energy Resources

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Capital Region Clean Energy Hub

  • We help you stay comfortable in your home while lowering your energy bills.
  • Our services are available to residents, small businesses, affordable housing properties, and nonprofits across the Capital Region.
  • We prioritize support for underserved communities and those with limited access to resources.
Clean Energy Hub

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

A benefit is designed to assist income eligible households with their heating or utility costs.

70%

Smart Energy Choices

Over 70% of county residents have contacted a Community Energy Advisor today to learn how to save energy and money.

Environment

Gardening

Pink flowers in a garden.
Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Pruning a garden.
Soil Testing
camp garden
Little Sprouts Garden Adventure

Children can explore life in the spring garden! classes include stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures.

Nutrition & Health

Nutrition & Health

CCE Albany County offers free or low-cost educational workshops and lots of useful information on food-related topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget.

Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call to learn more!

Capital Region SNAP-Ed

Capital Region SNAP Nutrition Education program provides free evidence based nutrition education and obesity prevention programming, including environmental supports to limited resource communities by working with community partners to promote healthy behaviors across all stages of life.

Food Assistance Programs

Making ends meet during difficult times can be easier with help from the right programs and other community resources. Cornell Cooperative Extension works with many local food assistance programs to help families, individuals and seniors find and access food resources that best meet their needs.

Positive Parenting Education

Classes & Workshops
CCE Albany offers parenting education for parents and caregivers of babies through teens. These programs are open to the public and free to attend.
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Topics
Communication
Discipline
Health & Wellness
Stress
Contact
Laura Coraldi
Family and Consumer Science Resource Educator
LCoraldi@cornell.edu
Tel: 518-410-6831