Agriculture and Horticulture Contacts
Stephanie D. Radin
Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader
Commercial Horticulture, Christmas Tree Production, S.W.A.T.
(845) 677-8223 x104
Jennifer Fimbel
Agriculture Resource Educator
Livestock Production, Equine Management, Pasture Management, DC Animal Response Education Program
(845) 677-8223 x118
Cheryl Hearty
Community Horticulture, Master Gardener Coordinator
(845) 677-8223 x134
Commercial Horticulture and Agriculture Events
Ag-Hort News
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Dutchess County
DEC’s Successful Slow Ash Mortality Initiative Aids in the Discovery
Wednesday, April 18, 2012- The discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed by the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Dutchess County directly across the Hudson River from the large infestation found two years ago in the City of Kingston and its vicinity, the New York State Department of Environment Conservation announced today. This marks the first discovery of EAB east of the Hudson River.
Agriculture Resources and Links
- Climate Change Facts- Farming Success in an Uncertain Climate- *New from Cornell*
- Cornell's NYS Agricultural Experiment Station
- Dyce Laboratory for Honey Bee Studies- Beekeeping information.
- Forest Farming- Cornell
- Forest Farming- USDA
- Hudson Valley Regional Fruit Program
- Maple Syrup Production
- Master Forest Owners- This program provides private forest owners of New York State with the information and encouragement necessary to manage their forest holdings wisely.
- Northeast Forest Mushroom Growers Network
- Northeast Beginning Farmer's Project- Courses for aspiring, new and experienced beginning farmers
- Small Farms Program
Disaster Relief Information
- Disaster Preparedness for Production Agriculture- an educational tool developed to assist farmers to become better prepared for ANY disaster.
- Hurricane Relief Info from Farm Bureau
- Disaster Relief for Damaged Farms- Programs to cover 100% of costs to replace electrical or natural gas systems.