Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, November 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Dairy In The Classroom: Educator Workshop | Albany County Friday, November 7, 2025 8:00 am - 3:15 pm SUNY Cobleskill, 106 Suffolk Circle , Cobleskill, NY 12043 Join us for a professional development workshop exploring food and dairy connections for your classroom. Open to PreK-12 certified NY educators | 7 CTLE credits available | Receive over $100 in classroom resourcesEngage with dairy focused lessonsTour the SUNY Cobleskill dairy processing and dairy farm siteBuild an understanding of the impact of agricultural systems on our daily livesQuestions? Contact Amanda:  ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500 Registration: https://form.jotform.com/nyaitc/albany-cce ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Friday, November 7, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 7, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210November 13, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010November 20, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons StreetSchenectady, NY 12304November 25, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center(EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingNovember 18, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu ========================================= Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women Monday, November 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zoom/In-Person Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Event Details & Registration:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word! (For parents/caregivers of children from birth - aged 17) via Zoom Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance their already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills.*A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.*Pre-registration by November 3rd is required.Questions?Contact Laura Coraldi, Human Ecology Resource Educator at:518-410-6831 | lcoraldi@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf51X-5AftLqiB5cy8WoHxJi_GRB8_PRu3y8F-qzv4mOMpgOg/viewform ========================================= Inspired by Annie's: Getting Your Finances in Order for 2026 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County, Oneida County, and Schoharie-Otsego Counties for a hybrid series focused on setting you up for a successful 2026 when it comes to financial decision-making. Each session will be offered with a virtual option, as well as coming into the CCE offices listed previously for group discussion and learning from your peers.During these sessions the speakers will speak on the following topics: November 5th: Steve Hadcock (CCE Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Team) will speak on the importance of keeping records and receipts for income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.November 12th:We'll hear from Dario Aerzzo (Farm Credit East) on financially prepping for the tax season and the basic parts of farmer taxes along with proposed 2026 changesLocation:  Zoom Or Select Cornell Cooperative Extension locationsEvent details & Registration:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, November 13, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 7, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210November 13, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010November 20, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons StreetSchenectady, NY 12304November 25, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center(EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingNovember 18, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu ========================================= Virtual Mediterranean Cooking Class Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Learn some healthy cooking techniques using more olive oil, tasty vegetables and hearty whole grains for a heart healthy diet. The recipe will be sent out ahead of time so you can follow along with Karen as she does the cooking demonstration.Please visit MVP's website for details and registration:  https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about/events/living-... ========================================= Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women Monday, November 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zoom/In-Person Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Event Details & Registration:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Free Seminar: Preserving Farmland for the Next Generation Monday, November 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Learn all the tools available to protect your farmland from future development. Guest Speaker: Megan Stevenson, Land Protection Manager Mohawk Hudson Land ConservancyTopics will include:Conservation easements—term vs permanentLeasing land under a conservation easementGrant programs available for farmland protectionThe process for acquiring new conservation easementCoffee and light refreshments will be available.-Farmers, landowners and town officials are encouraged to attend-*Please register by November 14th*For questions, please contact:Tom Gallaghertjg3@cornell.edu | 518-765-3511 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PreservingFarmland4NextGen_201 ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, November 18, 2025 7:45 am - 12:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 7, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210November 13, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010November 20, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons StreetSchenectady, NY 12304November 25, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center(EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingNovember 18, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu ========================================= School Year Success (For parents/caregivers of youth ages 4-18) via Zoom Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Would you like to be more involved in your child’s education? In this virtual class you will learn practical ways to improve communication between home and school as well as strategies to support your student with common school-related challenges. Pre-registration by November 14th is required.Questions?Contact Laura Coraldi, Human Ecology Resource Educator at:518-410-6831 | lcoraldi@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez8pBKin9C2eiSCw0Ux_A_DZLS9Pa7mWMb8rUy1qM25utPQQ/viewform ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word! (For parents/caregivers of children from birth - aged 17) via Zoom Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance their already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills.*A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.*Pre-registration by November 3rd is required.Questions?Contact Laura Coraldi, Human Ecology Resource Educator at:518-410-6831 | lcoraldi@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf51X-5AftLqiB5cy8WoHxJi_GRB8_PRu3y8F-qzv4mOMpgOg/viewform ========================================= 2025 Annual Meeting Luncheon Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County for our2025 Annual Meeting LuncheonThursday, November 20, 2025at 12:00 pmCornell Cooperative Extension Albany County24 Martin RoadVoorheesville, NY12186Friends of Extension Recognition Business MeetingPlease RSVP to Jessica 518-765-3579 | jkd72@cornell.eduby November 13, 2025 ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 7, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210November 13, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010November 20, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons StreetSchenectady, NY 12304November 25, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center(EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingNovember 18, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu ========================================= Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women Monday, November 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zoom/In-Person Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Event Details & Registration:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, November 25, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 7, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210November 13, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010November 20, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons StreetSchenectady, NY 12304November 25, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center(EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingNovember 18, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Office Closed Friday, November 28, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women Monday, December 1, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zoom/In-Person Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Event Details & Registration:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word! (For parents/caregivers of children from birth - aged 17) via Zoom Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance their already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills.*A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.*Pre-registration by November 3rd is required.Questions?Contact Laura Coraldi, Human Ecology Resource Educator at:518-410-6831 | lcoraldi@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf51X-5AftLqiB5cy8WoHxJi_GRB8_PRu3y8F-qzv4mOMpgOg/viewform ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, December 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women Monday, December 8, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zoom/In-Person Are you a woman engaged in farming in NYS? Would you like to learn and network with other farm women, and learn how to strengthen your farming operation? Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Schoharie-Otsego, Tioga, and Onondaga counties, for a virtual Annie's Project this winter as we explore these topics and help you grow your toolbox! Annie's Project is a six-week virtual experience designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming, or agri-business, or part of the food system for three to five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture. Annie’s Project gives farm women the opportunity to learn from female agricultural professionals and network with other women in similar situations.Event Details & Registration:  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2025 Meeting DatesMay 21, 2025 | 6:00 pmJuly 23, 2025 | 6:00 pmSeptember 17, 2025 | 6:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm*Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon*December 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, December 25, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... =========================================