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budgeting for the holiday

Budget Your Way to Happy Holidays

Monday, December 1, 2025

This free workshop will provide tips and strategies to help you find financial balance during this quick-paced time of year. Join us to explore ideas that will allow you to make it through the holiday season within your budget, while still enjoying all those special moments. Pre-registra...

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Annie's risk management

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, December 1, 2025

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 A...

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Discipline is Not a Dirty Word! (For parents/caregivers of children from birth - aged 17) via Zoom

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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 ...

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Diabetes Month November

Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)

Friday, December 5, 2025

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

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small farms summit

2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together

Friday, December 5, 2025

We invite you to join us on December 5th for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! This event offers a chance to connect with fellow farmers and supporters, learn about research and educational initiatives, and set priorities to boost small farm success. In the Capital District area, the Small Fa...

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lead education

*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings

Friday, December 5, 2025

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingDecember 5, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210December 9, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity C...

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preservation

Holiday Food Preservation Workshop

Saturday, December 6, 2025

We will be making mincemeat (with and without meat) and canning it in the pressure canner. Participants will also have the option of making gifts such as pepper jelly, infused vinegar and more. Pre-registration with Karen or via our website (by 12/4) is required. Cost $20. Class size is ...

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Annie's risk management

Annie's Project Classic: Risk Management for Farm Women

Monday, December 8, 2025

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 A...

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budget

Managing Personal Finances in Times of Stress

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Managing finances during difficult times can cause stress for many of us. This free program will provide strategies that empower you to assess your financial situation, set goals, create a working budget, and manage potential income loss. We will also discuss communication strategies for making f...

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lead education

*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingDecember 5, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210December 9, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity C...

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Lean chicken with green beans and tomatoes

Free Dining With Diabetes Zoom Series

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

We will cover meal planning, carb counting, sugar alternatives, healthy fats, lowering amounts of sodium, the importance of vitamins and minerals and setting SMART goals. This class is for the newly diagnosed, those living with Type 2 diabetes for a long time or their caregivers. Registra...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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

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improving family communication

Improving Family Communication

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Developing healthy, trusting communication can be a challenge for any family. Join us to learn how to get your kids talking and keep the conversation going. We will discuss positive communication strategies that help kids open-up and reduce family conflict. This is a free workshop. Pre-re...

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lead education

*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings

Thursday, December 11, 2025

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingDecember 5, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210December 9, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity C...

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Kid adding coins to piggy bank

Raising a Money Smart Kid

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

This free workshop guides parents/caregivers in helping youth develop responsible money habits and attitudes. This program will share age-appropriate activities, conversations, and messages about healthy money choices and management for youth (ages 3 -18). Join us and help your kids develop healt...

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Lean chicken with green beans and tomatoes

Free Dining With Diabetes Zoom Series

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

We will cover meal planning, carb counting, sugar alternatives, healthy fats, lowering amounts of sodium, the importance of vitamins and minerals and setting SMART goals. This class is for the newly diagnosed, those living with Type 2 diabetes for a long time or their caregivers. Registra...

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lead education

*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings

Thursday, December 18, 2025

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingDecember 5, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210December 9, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity C...

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parent helping child with homework

Nurturing Routines

Thursday, December 18, 2025

A nurturing routine is a consistent way of doing things that helps a child develop a positive self-concept and self-esteem. Routines help provide a sense of security, build trust, and improve child behavior. In this free workshop, we’ll explore easy ways to create nurturing routines for kids arou...

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lead education

*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingDecember 5, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210December 9, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity C...

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Office Closed

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...

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Office Closed

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...

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cut flower

Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...

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Lean chicken with green beans and tomatoes

Free Dining With Diabetes Zoom Series

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

We will cover meal planning, carb counting, sugar alternatives, healthy fats, lowering amounts of sodium, the importance of vitamins and minerals and setting SMART goals. This class is for the newly diagnosed, those living with Type 2 diabetes for a long time or their caregivers. Registra...

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cut flower

Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...

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Lean chicken with green beans and tomatoes

Free Dining With Diabetes Zoom Series

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

We will cover meal planning, carb counting, sugar alternatives, healthy fats, lowering amounts of sodium, the importance of vitamins and minerals and setting SMART goals. This class is for the newly diagnosed, those living with Type 2 diabetes for a long time or their caregivers. Registra...

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cut flower

Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...

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seed packet

Winter Seed Sowing Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Learn about winter sowing, a process of planting seeds outdoors in containers during the winter months. We will be using native plant seeds (long germination) and annual greens seeds (short germination) for this project. Join Albany County Master Gardeners and explore this method of seed starting...

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cut flower

Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...

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cut flower

Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...

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