Family and Consumer Sciences:

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie County helps connect our community to Cornell University research and initiatives on Food & Nutrition, Financial Literacy and Energy Savings. Consumer calls or e-mailed questions are welcomed!

Eat Smart New York:

  • Need help with the groceries? Eat Smart New York! is an important part of our nutrition education program, designed for persons of limited income, seniors, and families with children.

  • Do you need to...
    * Cook nutritious family meals for less money?
    * Rethink your family food budget to get through tough times?
    * Learn how to save time in preparing dinner each night?
    * Get tips so you can provide more satisfying meals?

  • Trained Nutrition Educators can help you! Plus... our ESNY! nutrition education and budgeting classes are provided to you free of charge and scheduled at your convenience!

  • When enrolled, you will...
    * Try new healthy recipes --- that won't break the budget
    * Learn new ways to be a "smart shopper"
    * Enhance your cooking skills
    * Choose a personalized menu plan
    * Improve your money management skills
    * Get free phone or face-to-face consultations

  • For more information, or to check on eligibility for our nutrition programs, individuals or agency representative may print out a ESNY! Referral Form (click here) and complete all requested information. Please note: all personal information will be kept confidential.

  • Mail completed form to:
  • ESNY! Referral
    CCE Schoharie County
    173 South Grand Street
    Cobleskill, NY 12043

  • Or... you may call us directly between Monday - Friday at: (518) 234-4303 or (518) 296-8310, and ask for a Nutrition Program Educator.

  • Need To Apply For Food Stamps?
    If you are a resident of Schoharie County and wish to apply for food stamps, please contact the Schoharie County Department of Social Services.

  • Food Preservation Education
    Our office follows USDA recommendations for canning, freezing, and drying. Contact our office for questions and to obtain information about upcoming food preservation classes.

  • Farmers' Market Nutrition Education
    Our Farmers' Market Nutrition Program operates through collaboration between the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the Office for the Aging (SOFA), and Cornell University Cooperative Extension (Cornell). Our participation at Schoharie County farmers' markets is aimed at:

  • * Promoting the use of farmers' markets;
    * Enhancing the health county residents by encouraging more fresh fruits and vegetables, and with nutrition education;
    * Supporting NY farmers who "direct market" their fresh produce through farmers' markets;
    * Promoting farmers' markets as a component of a sustainable, quality community.

    • Online Resources For You
    Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    Farmers Markets of NY and EBT Card Program
    HealthierUS Initiative
    myPyramid.gov
    myBenefits.ny
    School Breakfast and Lunch Programs

  • Program Support
    The Family and Consumer Sciences Department is supported by Cornell University, based in the Division of Nutritional Sciences in both the College of Human Ecology and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The ESNY! Nutrition Education Program is funded through grants from USDA, as administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-ED), and thru Cornell University for the state extension system known as the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).