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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Schenectady County

  • Agriculture
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  • Nutrition for Seniors
  • Parenting
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4-H

Nationally, over 6 million youth belong to 4-H. In Schenectady County, we offer local and county-wide 4-H clubs, after school 4-H opportunities, connections to 4-H camps and statewide 4-H activities. Visit our pages or call our office to learn more!

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4-H Shooting Sports

New York State Shooting Sports is an action-packed natural resources program for youth and adults, that emphasizes safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment. Learn more here.

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Volunteer with 4-H!

There are lots of ways that adult volunteers can have an impact on the life of a young person in 4-H! Apply today to be a 4-H volunteer!

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Ag Literacy Week

"​Chuck's Ice Cream Wish (Tales Of The Dairy Godmother)" is the book selection for 2021 Ag Literacy Week, March 15-21. Find out how you can be involved!

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Roots & Wisdom

Roots & Wisdom engages Schenectady County residents, particularly youth, in serving their communities through the support of a sustainable local food system.

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Rachel Lee
Youth Program Coordinator
rcl227@cornell.edu
(518)372-1622 ex:261

Last updated April 18, 2025

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Career Explorations

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4-H Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth held on the Cornell University campus each summer. Its purpose is to expose youth to academic fields and careers, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce youth to Cornell University. The event is made up of two grade specific tracts: University U for youth entering grades 8-9 and Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10-12.

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State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR)

The State Teen Action Representative Retreat (STARR) is a three-day, fun-filled event where 4-H membersparticipate in a variety of workshops and activities meant to challenge, excite and further develop life skills. The event is planned by teens and adults serving on the youth/adult STARR planning committee and is held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. STARR is open to all NYS 4-H Teens. 

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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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CCE of Schenectady County
107 Nott Terrace, Suite 301
Schenectady, New York 12308-3170
TEL: (518) 372-1622
FAX: (518) 372-8703
schenectady-mailbox@cornell.edu

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