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We extend the land grant programs of Cornell University to citizens all across New York State.

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Meet Erik Smith!

Erik Smith, field crops specialist and team leader with CCE’s Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, didn’t grow up on a farm. But a family legacy in agriculture — and a summer job studying insects — set him on an unexpected path to Extension.

Today, he serves grain and forage producers across eight counties, combining education, on-farm consultation and applied research, including a statewide study examining neonicotinoid seed treatments.

🔗 Erik Smith smiles beside a cornfield at a field day. taken in Cornell University by @ccecornell

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How do you get a community to care about a bird they may know little about?

Angie Tang ’28, a communication and animal
science student in Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, spent her summer as a Cornell Cooperative Extension summer intern at the Cornell
Biological Field Station near Syracuse, helping more people discover the common terns of Oneida Lake.

Angie created educational resources, visited
schools and summer camps, connected with local businesses and helped launch “A Tern in Every Town” — a scavenger hunt featuring 3-D printed tern figurines
placed around the lake.

Through her outreach, Angie reached more than 15,000 people, building awareness of a species whose numbers have declined dramatically and whose nesting habitat continues to shrink. Along the way, she found inspiration in the terns themselves and their determination to keep trying, even after storms destroyed many of their nests.

Thank you to Angie for her work this summer and for her contributions to common tern conservation!

Learn more about her CCE summer internship experience — 🔗 Angie Tang holds a common tern chick while conducting fieldwork on a nesting island in Oneida Lake. taken in Cornell Biological Field Station by @ccecornell

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What makes an apple perfect for hard cider? It might not be what you think. 🍎

Mike Basedow, tree fruit specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture team, breaks down what separates the apples we snack on from those grown specifically for cider.

The biggest difference is on the inside. Cider apples pack more tannins and other compounds — the exact things that give hard cider its dryness, bitterness and complexity.

Some apples are made for eating. Others are made for fermenting. taken in Cornell University by @ccecornell

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At The Great New York State Fair, Wyoming County 4-H’er Alaina and her pig, Iris, took on the Youth Swine Show.

In the ring, Alaina works to keep Iris in the judge’s view while showing how well they can move and respond as a team. But showing swine has helped Alaina grow beyond the show ring, too.

Watch as Alaina shares how she overcame her fear of competing in front of a crowd. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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A sneak peek inside the 4-H Youth Building at The Great New York State Fair!

4-H projects fill nearly every corner, with projects ranging from woodworking and clothing to detailed models and original artwork. Each creation reflects hours of learning and hands-on work by a New York 4-H’er.

Stop by the Youth Building during your next visit to the Fair! Colorful painting of a cow surrounded by sunflowers and other flowers. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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The goats showed up in style for the 4-H Goat Costume Contest at The Great New York State Fair! taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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Congratulations to Kathy Burns of CCE Onondaga County, who received the Women in Agriculture Friend of the Fair Award today at The Great New York State Fair!

Kathy leads the Voice of the Farmer Garden on the State Fairgrounds, where fairgoers can see growing crops and learn what really goes into producing our food, successes, challenges, and all.

The award recognizes Kathy’s work bringing CCE’s educational mission to life at one of New York state’s largest public gatherings, and helping people better understand where their food comes from.

Read more about Kathy’s work and impact — 🔗 Kathy Burns smiles while standing among the plants in the Voice of the Farmer Garden at the New York State Fairgrounds. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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At The Great New York State Fair, 12-year-old Raelyn from Steuben County 4-H showed her Boer meat goat, Jenny, in the Youth Meat Goat Show.

Raelyn’s approach is simple: walk into the ring like you own it, and believe you’re going to win. That mindset helped her take Grand Champion in Master Showmanship, where exhibitors are judged on how well they handle their animal.

Headed to the Fair? Stop by a 4-H show and see what young people from across the state have been working toward all year. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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4-H members from across New York are showcasing their culinary skills at the New York State Fair.

Ann Supa, 4-H UNITY and nutrition educator from CCE Broome County, gives the inside scoop on how these culinary creations get judged.

It’s not just about taste and presentation. Judges provide valuable feedback that actually helps participants grow. Because at the end of the day, the ribbon color matters way less than what these young chefs walk away having learned. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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Kate, Eve and Amelia of CCE Suffolk County’s 4-H program put their goat-grooming skills to the test at the Great New York State Fair.

Like a competitive baking show — but with goats — the fitting competition gave them a limited amount of time to wash, clip, groom and style a dairy goat for the show ring. Together, they combined experience with curiosity and worked as a team to meet the challenge. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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A trip to The Great New York State Fair isn’t complete without a stop in the Youth Building.

Inside, 4-H’ers from across the state are showing off projects they’ve spent months creating, building, growing and perfecting.

This year’s exhibits include everything from a working LEGO Ferris wheel and handmade furniture to beadwork, photography, sewing, quilting, crochet and miniature worlds built down to the tiniest detail.

Swipe through for a look at just a few of the projects on display, then stop by the Youth Building and see what else you can find. Colorful LEGO display featuring a large Ferris wheel surrounded by miniature buildings, figures and other details. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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Ten-year-old Evie and her horse, Cinnamon, took on the Working Hunter Division at the The Great New York State Fair and came away with first- and second-place ribbons.

The Onondaga County 4-H’er shares what it’s like to compete over jumps at the State Fair and why success depends on knowing your horse and moving together as a team.

Headed to the Fair this week? Don’t miss the 4-H competitions, exhibits and demonstrations happening throughout the fairgrounds. taken in New York State Fairgrounds by @ccecornell

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