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.
Rooted in every county of the state, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) translates Cornell University’s world-class research into practical, real-world knowledge that helps New York state residents, businesses and communities thrive.
CCE Ulster County is a part of the Cooperative Extension land grant system, a partnership between County, State, and Federal governments that is administered in New York State through Cornell University and enjoys the benefits of a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. Each county's Cooperative Extension association is independent and works to serve the needs of the county in which it is located.
Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. Our educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and consumer agriculture; nutrition and health; youth and families; energy efficiency; economic and community development; watershed health; and sustainable natural resources. Our programs include but are not limited to 4-H, Master Gardeners, and the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program.
Our ability to match university knowledge with community needs allows us to play a vital role in the lives of individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Ulster County.
CCE Ulster's programs offer classes designed for all ages and all levels of skills and knowledge. A list of our upcoming classes can be found in the Events page. We strive to ensure that our programs are available to all community members. If you need financial assistance to attend one of our programs, please contact our office (845) 340-3990.
Some classes, like ServSafe, a food safety class, are offered on an ongoing basis. Some occur annually, such as the Master Gardener Plant Swap and Sale. Others, like Youth Tractor Safety, are offered annually or when there is interest from the community.
We welcome your ideas and involvement in our efforts. If you are interested in how CCE Ulster sets policies and program priorities, or if you'd like more information on how to get involved, see the contact information for Program Leaders.
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CCE Ulster is a proud member of the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce!
Our Newsletters
CCE Ulster Weekly E-blast
Subscribe to our Weekly E-blast Newsletter below to have updates on all events, news, and programming sent right to your inbox! This is a free publication, and you may unsubscribe at any time.
CCE Ulster Agriculture & Horticulture E-blast
Subscribe to our agriculture and horticulture newsletter below to have updates on farming, gardening, pest management, and more sent right to your inbox! We currently send a monthly newsletter and smaller emails with important updates as needed.
CCE Ulster's Hudson Valley Human Services E-List
The Hudson Valley Human Services E-list assists human service agencies in Ulster County (and the Mid-Hudson Valley) with communication about resources and programs. To join the Hudson Valley Human Services e-list, email CCE-Hudson-Valley-Human-svcs-L [at] list.cornell.edu and put the word "Join" in the subject. Leave the body blank!
Other CCE Eblasts
Field Crop Publications
Here are several free field crop publications you can sign up to receive from Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell University's IPM Program. These newsletters, articles, and email updates provide timely and useful information on upcoming events, current research, IPM (integrated pest management) and pest alerts, and more throughout the growing season and beyond.
- NYS IPM Weekly Field Crops Pest Report - This seasonal, weekly scouting report provides timely information on the presence, identification, and management guidelines for significant field crop pests in New York to help users learn about, and better anticipate, current and emerging problems, and improve their integrated pest management efforts. Written by Ken Wise at CCE Dutchess County, with Cornell University’s NYS IPM Program for Livestock and Field Crops, in collaboration with other Cornell Cooperative Extension personnel. If you have any questions contact Ken Wise at 845-677-8223.
- What’s Cropping Up - This digital newsletter is published every other month providing timely information on field crop production and environmental issues as they relate to New York agriculture. It is distributed by Soil and Crop Sciences at Cornell University. To sign up email your name and email address to Jenn Thomas-Murphy at jnt3 [at] cornell.edu (jnt3[at]cornell[dot]edu). What’s Cropping Up Blog - Articles from the newsletter are also posted regularly to the blog. Sign up through the blog (“Subscribe by email” box on middle/right side of screen). If you have any questions about this publication, contact Jenn Thomas-Murphy at 607-255-2177 or email jnt3 [at] cornell.edu (jnt3[at]cornell[dot]edu).
- Capital Area Ag & Hort (CAAHP) E-Newsletter and Ag Report - Weekly email newsletter with upcoming events and announcements. If you have questions, contact Tove Ford at 518-765-3500 or email tff24 [at] cornell.edu (tff24[at]cornell[dot]edu). The Ag Report is an emailed report which goes out most weeks of the growing season updating farmers on what is happening in the field with crops and pests to help them make timely management decisions. If you have any questions on the Ag Report, contact Aaron Gabriel at 518-746-2560 or email adg12 [at] cornell.edu (adg12[at]cornell[dot]edu). (Examples of recent Ag Reports)
Sign up for both of these CAAHP publications at CAAHP Publications
Christmas Tree Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
The Christmas Tree IPM e-list provides timely emails for Christmas tree growers on pests, upcoming events and more from Betsy Lamb with Cornell’s IPM Program. To join the Christmas Tree IPM e-list, email christmastreeipmupdate-l [at] list.cornell.edu (christmastreeipmupdate-l[at]list[dot]cornell[dot]edu) and put the word "Join" in the subject. Leave the body blank!