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
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.
ISA Certification Training
Date: Feb 8, 2012 - Mar 30, 2012
Time: 12:30pm - 05:30pm
Location: Dutchess County Farm and Home Center - View Google Map
This 4 session training program prepares arborists for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Professional Arborist Certification Exam. This program is part of the Hudson Valley Commercial Horticulture Education Program. Our next ISA Training to be held at the Farm & Home Center in Millbrook will be Feb. 8, 15, 22, and Mar. 1, 2012. The snowdates, if needed, will be Feb. 10, 17, 23 and Mar. 2, 2012. The time will be 12:30 - 5:00 PM. The Exam date will be Mar. 30, 2012 at 8:30 AM. Pre-registration deadline: Jan. 25, 2012.
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