Orleans County
Cornell Cooperative Extension

12690 NYS Rte. 31
Albion, NY 14411

(585) 798-4265
(585) 798-5191 (fax)

Welcome to Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension! Our organization has been serving the citizens of Orleans County for over 80 years by providing relevant, accessible information to grow confident youth and successful farms & gardens for a strong and healthy community.

Our 4-H Youth Development Program provides many opportunities for youth to grow into confident, caring citizens through year round educational programs and events. In addition to our showcase of 4-H, the Orleans County 4-H Fair, programs include Conservation Field Days, Alien Invaders – a youth approach to invasive species, Holiday Faire, and the 4-H Clubs led by volunteer leaders.

Our Agriculture Program continues to support the diverse agricultural industry that is so vital to Orleans County. Because of the rich diversity of our agriculture, we participate in three regional commodity teams, the Lake Ontario Fruit Program, the Cornell Vegetable Program, and the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crop Program.

Successful Orleans County homes and gardens find our Horticulture staff and volunteer Master Gardeners a valuable resource. Educational programs and the Hotline provide information and answers to gardening and insect questions.

Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension is what the name says, a cooperative effort to extend research and knowledge to all of the people of Orleans County by providing relevant resources. As you explore our website, we hope that you will find the information you need and encourage you to involve yourself, either as a participant or as a volunteer for one of many programs. We also encourage you to utilize our new Education Center located at the Orleans County 4-H Fairgrounds. Please contact any of us for more information! Thanks for visiting!


Deborah Roberts
Executive Director

Email Webmaster Kim Hazel at krh5@cornell.edu