Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program

Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program (CAAHP) provides education and technical assistance to six counties in the Albany region, The CAAHP team provides agricultual and horticultural education through workshops, newsletters, consultations, utilizing traditional and electronic means to: attain goals for a better quality of life in the business and work environment, practice environmental stewardship, and assist growers in developing markets for their agricultural products.

CAAHP will be a resource to beginning farmers for technical assistance and as a reference source to link them to other resources in the region and across the state. 

Regions Served

Capital Region, Albany County, Rensselaer County, Schenectady County, Washington County

Ag Updates

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