Our Extension staff and specialists provide technical assistance...
advice on soils and nutrients...
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farm tours and workshops...
guidance and resources on fruit production...
ornamental horticulture...
integrated pest management (IPM)...
and so much more! Call or come by and see us today!
Agriculture
The Agriculture Program of Albany County addresses the educational and research needs of local farm businesses by offering technical service, workshops, tours, newsletters and one-on-one consultation. Major emphasis is placed on farm profitability, environmental management, marketing and agricultural development.
Raising Beef
Beef cattle comprise an important agricultural sector. Our links and resources can help to support your beef cattle operation.
ENY Commercial Hort Team
The Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Team serves the needs of commercial vegetable, tree fruit, grape and berry growers in our region.
Pests & IPM
IPM is a system for managing pest problems using a range of safe, least-toxic methods. Find IPM resources here!
Recycling Ag Plastics
Recycling agricultural plastics is a big challenge for farmers and communities. Learn about Cornell's RAPP project and the "BigFoot Baler" here.
Capital Ag & Hort Team
Our Team provides agricultural and horticultural workshops, newsletters and consultations for Albany, Columbia, Greene, Schenectady and Washington counties.
Last updated October 3, 2018
NY State Freeze Dates
Visit the NOAA website for a chart of freeze dates in our area.
Insect Diagnostic Lab
For more information about an insect, or how to deal with an insect problem in or around your home or garden, contact the Insect Diagnostic Lab, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Department of Entomology. For a $25 fee, an insect or related arthropod can be shipped to the lab, or a detailed photo can be emailed, for expert identification. Diagnostician Jason Dombroskie, Ph.D. has many years ofexperience identifying insects and other arthropods. More information about this service, including fact sheets on common outdoor and indoor insects, can be found at http://idl.entomology.cornell.edu/
The USDA Web Soil Survey (WSS) provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Use their online tool to see soil type data over an aerial map of Albany County.
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3rd Annual Capital Area Cut Flower Conference
Monday, January 7
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
Annie's Project, Empowering Women in Agriculture
Tuesday, January 8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Capital Area Bedding Plant Conference
Tuesday, January 8
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training
Tuesday, January 8
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM -
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training
Tuesday, January 15
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
CCE Ag Exchange
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CCE Ag Exchange, your online marketplace for agricultural products in our region.