Albany County Local Ag

*Attention teachers and school staff in Albany County*

Farm to School Programs Available

Agriculture Career Day
Different agricultural businesses will present to classes on the
many opportunities within the agriculture industry.

Agriculture Day
We will bring educational information, ag-related activities, and farm animals.

Meet the Farmer Day
Local farmers talk about managing their farms and the importance of buying local.

Contact Amanda at ajt247@cornell.edu or 518-765-3519
and learn how we can work together to celebrate the importance of agriculture!

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County is unique among local organizations in offering a continuum of education and resources that enable it to address a food systems issues in a holistic way. By working at a food-system level, we can more effectively respond to cross-cutting needs such as food safety, food access, local agriculture and community infrastructure. We offer resources for farmers, and consumers that span the food system.

For Farmers
Resources include farm production and marketing to help increase the number of farms and farm profitability through workshops, business planning, and consulting on technical production and marketing. Through regional collaborations among five counties, Extension Agricultural Educators consult on sustainable production practices in dairy and field crops, livestock, vegetable and fruits, and agroforestry. New or beginning farmers will find information on soils and climate, and links to publications and websites focused on how to start a farm or find suitable land for agricultural endeavors. Other efforts are directed toward increasing opportunities for year-round food sales through season extension, processing, and by developing new connections between local farms and wholesale or institutional buyers,

For Consumers
Strong farmer-consumer connections result in a strong local foods system in which consumers identify and appreciate the value of local products, foods are produced and consumed locally, "food miles" and our carbon footprint are reduced, and dollars keep circulating here to strengthen our local economy.

Last updated June 9, 2025