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
NYS Law Restricts Use of Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizers
Click here to read the new law which went into effect January 2012.
Livestock Education
Education and individual consults for best management practices of all livestock species. Commercial and lifestyle hobby farms are welcomed.
2011 Livestock Losses
If you have had livestock loss due to the severe weather conditions please contact the Farm Service Agency Livestock Indemnity Program by calling 845-677-3952. Below are some Information Sheets you may find helpful:
- Livestock Disaster Programs Available to Farmers Affected by Hurricane Irene
- Livestock Indemity Program Factsheet
- Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Fish Program
From CCE-Disaster Network
Heat Stress in Farm animal resources identified by Julie Smith (VT):
- For beef producers: http://beef.osu.edu/library/heat.html
- For dairy cattle: http://www.uaex.edu/other_areas/publications/pdf/fsa-3040.pdf
- For small ruminants: http://www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/heatstress.html
- For swine: http://www.extension.umn.edu/swine/components/pubs/Whitney-MinimizingHeatStress.pdf
- For broilers: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/VM/VM01900.PDF