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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Schenectady County

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Gardening
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nutrition for Seniors
  • Parenting
  • Composting & Recycling
  • Sustainable Living Center
  • 4-H Youth
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Find healthy new dishes your family will love on our "Recipes" page.

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A small group nutrition class

A woman and her son prepare an omelet.
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Children will often eat new foods that they help you to prepare!

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Learn about food container expiration dates on our Food Safety pages.

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Health & Wellness

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Safe Grilling

The risk of foodborne illness increases during the summer months. Learn how to keep your family safe with these tips from the USDA.

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Using EBT & Coupons

Did you know that Food Stamps can be used for payment at local farmers' markets? Learn more about using EBT and FMNP Coupons here.

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Farmer's Markets

Schenectady County now has more farmer's markets and more ways to pay for local farm products to make supporting our farmers even easier.

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Buy Local

Support local agriculture and build a stronger local food system! Find lists of area farmers' markets and other local products here!

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Last updated August 9, 2024

Health & Wellness

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  • Choose MyPlate
  • SNAP-Ed
  • Building Healthy Habits - EFNEP
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  • Food Preservation
  • Food Safety & Storage
  • Healthy Homes
  • Recipes
  • Using EBT & Coupons
  • Wild Game
  • Capital Region Menstrual Health - CRMH

Get SNAP!

Are you eligible for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Find out if you can receive SNAP benefits and apply online at MyBenefits.NY.gov.

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  • Roots and Wisdom 20th Anniversary Celebration
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Schenectady County

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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