Staff News

Are you looking to connect with other 4-H Educators and the NYS 4-H Staff while at the NY State Fair? Join us for Connection Corner Conversations on August 27th or September 4th at 1pm in the VIP Room (across from Autumn's office) in the Youth Building. This is a space to reset, unwind, and share your thoughts, ideas, and updates with others across the state. Light refreshments will be provided! We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 14th, 10:00-11:00 Session Number 1 Presenter’s Name Carolyn McGraw Co Presenter’s Presentation Title Green Teen - Workforce Development in Urban Gardens Description Green Teen is a youth workforce development program of CCE Dutchess County that has been operating for over 20 years in the city of Beacon and more recently, the city of Poughkeepsie. Teens are hired for 7-8 week long seasons to plant, maintain and harvest urban gardens that generate hundreds

We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 NYSACCE4-HE Conference, October 13–15 at The Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa in beautiful Central New York! This year’s conference is all about taking time to step away from the everyday, reconnect with colleagues from across the state, gain some fresh ideas, and head home feeling reenergized and ready for what’s next. Join us beginning Tuesday for optional pre-conference tracks, followed by dinner together at the hotel. Conference