A young student draws the four seasons on a farm on a circular piece of paper. Spring and Summer are complete with drawings of animals and plants, Fall and Winter are in progress.

Programs and Education

CCE Ulster offers programs and resources across agriculture, gardening, youth development, environment, nutrition, parenting, and nutrition. Whether you are a farmer, gardener, educator, parent, student, or community member, there are many ways to learn, participate, and stay connected!

Program overviews

2025 Master Showmanship winner, Ella Maxwell, with the Master Showmanship trophy at the 4-H Award Ceremony at the Ulster County Fair.
4-H Youth Development

In 4‑H, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like science, creative arts, agriculture and civic engagement. These projects are developed with guidance from adult mentors, volunteers, and club leaders.

A red barn and grey silo sitting on top of a hill on the Kelder's Farm property in Kerhonkson, NY.
Agriculture

CCE Ulster's Agriculture program directly serves farmers and community members through programs in Livestock Production, Field Crops, Horticulture, and Agritourism.

A rocky stream with green moss growing on the rocks.
Environment

Our staff engages communities to solve and respond to key environmental challenges, reduce and make more equitable our collective use of the Earth's resources, and inspire respect for natural systems and our reliance on them.

An Ulster County Master Gardener Volunteer working in the Master Gardener Xeriscape Garden at SUNY Ulster.
Gardening

Our Community Horticulture Program serves the community's gardening, invasive species, and tree care needs. We offer soil testing, invasive species identification, bug identification, and more.

Yellow potatoes, orange carrots, and beets lay on a table.
Food and Nutrition

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

Mike Murphy stands with a solar phone charger made with a small solar panel that charges a battery that phone chargers can get plugged into.
Community Energy Advisors

The Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub is your team of trusted, knowledgeable, community-based organizations from across the Hudson Valley and is a collaboration of regional CCE's and other clean energy organizations.