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Forest Farming

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the valuable crops that forest owners can cultivate in their woods, along with fruits, nuts, and berries.

#4HGrowsHere

In order to enroll, youth must be 8 – 19 years old in the current calendar year. We also offer a program called Cloverbuds for youth who are 5-7 years old. 4-H is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, color, sex or place of residence.

Livestock - Record meat supplies in 2020

Resources and recommendations for livestock farmers and auction during COVID-19.

4-H Dairy

The 4-H Dairy project offers year-round events and activities for youth. You don't need to own dairy animals or live on a farm to participate. Below are some of the opportunities.

March/April 2020 Newsletter

Bi-monthly newsletter

2019 Annual Report

2019 was a fantastic year of growth for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County. Please check out or Annual Report for more information.

Last updated May 20, 2020

Coronavirus Updates

For reliable information and current advisories on Covid 19, visit our colleagues at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN NY) on their website or social media outlets: