Agriculture and Horticulture Contacts

Stephanie D. Radin

Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader

Commercial Horticulture, Christmas Tree Production, S.W.A.T.

sradin@cornell.edu

(845) 677-8223 x104

Jennifer Fimbel

Agriculture Resource Educator

Livestock Production, Equine Management, Pasture Management, DC Animal Response Education Program

jlf20@cornell.edu

(845) 677-8223 x118

Cheryl Hearty

Community Horticulture, Master Gardener Coordinator

cah43@cornell.edu

(845) 677-8223 x134

Nancy Halas

Senior Administrative Assistant

nh26@cornell.edu

(845) 677-8223 x115

Community Horticulture Events

Vegetable Gardening A-Z (Series 1)

Date: Saturday February 11

Description: This 5 session class in Millbrook covers the fundamentals of growing vegetables, from selecting varieties and planting seeds and transplants, to growing and harvesting. We will look at how to protect your garden from pests both big and tiny and cover techniques such as  growing beds,...

A-Z Vegetable Gardening (Series 2)

Date: Thursday February 16

Description: This 5 session class in Wappingers Falls covers the fundamentals of growing vegetables, from selecting varieties and planting seeds and transplants, to growing and harvesting. We will look at how to protect your garden from pests both big and tiny and cover techniques such as growing beds,...

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip

Date: Tuesday March 06

Description: The theme this year is "Hawaii- Islands of Aloha". The cost is $70 per person which includes transportation and admission. We will be leaving from the Farm & Home Center on Rt. 44 in Millbrook promptly at 8 AM and returning home at approximately 9:30 PM. Pre-registration is required. ...

Horticulture Diagnostic Lab and Hotline

Master Gardener volunteers identify plant and insect samples, diagnose plant samples and perform soil pH testing in our Horticulture Diagnostic Lab.

The CCEDC Horticulture Hotline is open Wednesdays from 9-noon, April through October.  The Hotline number is 845-677-5067. Reduced hours of operation are due to 2011 county budget cuts and loss of staff.   

Samples for diagnosis may be dropped off at the Dutchess County Farm & Home Center M-F, 8:30 AM- 4 PM. The receptionist will have you fill out a form and collect payment. Diagnosis results will be mailed within 7 days of receipt. Please call our office if you have any questions about submitting samples.

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