Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County CCEDC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members of the community, and each program area has its own advisory committee.

Through quality educational programs, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County builds strong, healthy youth, adults, families and communities while enhancing the economic, social, agricultural and natural resources of Dutchess County. CCEDC works to extend the educational resources of Cornell University and the New York State Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Human Ecology and Veteri

nary Medicine, the Land Grant university system and other educational institutions, to the people of Dutchess County to foster economic, social and environmental improvement of its individuals, families and communities. CCEDC is a subordinate governmental agency consisting of an unincorporated organization of residents of Dutchess County in cooperation with Cornell University and the United States Department of Agriculture; and in accordance with subdivision 8(b) of section 224 of the County Law as amended. CCEDC works through four main program areas: Agriculture & Horticulture, Environment and Energy, Family & Consumer Education and 4-H Youth Development.

🍂What’s Happening in Ag & Horticulture Next Week?🍂Looking to learn something new, connect with local agriculture, or get...
09/04/2026

🍂What’s Happening in Ag & Horticulture Next Week?🍂
Looking to learn something new, connect with local agriculture, or get hands on with your garden or farm? CCEDC has a full lineup of upcoming regional opportunities!

🦟 What's Bugging You? Mosquitoes are Still Active, is That a Bee?, Zoom, 9/4
🚜 Agritourism Webinar: Hosting Kids Camps, Zoom, 9/8
🐄 Agritourism Answered Workshop, Farm and Home Center Millbrook, 9/9
📝 Grant Writing 101, Zoom, 9/15
💐 Cut Flower Webinar: Mischievous Mildews, Zoom, 9/16

📬 Want these opportunities delivered straight to your inbox? Click here! (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/9Wc9wfs)

🗓For more details on September events, click here! (https://conta.cc/4xGhGoc)

🍂 SAVE THE DATE! 🍁 Fall Fest is coming back! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County for our 2nd Annual Comm...
09/01/2026

🍂 SAVE THE DATE! 🍁

Fall Fest is coming back!

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County for our 2nd Annual Community & Family Fall Festival.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 11 AM to 4 PM
📍 Dutchess County Farm & Home Center, Millbrook
🎉 Free admission!

Bring the family for a day of fall fun, activities, learning, and community connection. More details coming soon! (Or check our website!)

Save the date! 🍎

This week’s Outdoor Market lineup is here! Stop by Taste NY at Todd Hill this weekend and shop local, support small busi...
08/21/2026

This week’s Outdoor Market lineup is here!

Stop by Taste NY at Todd Hill this weekend and shop local, support small businesses, and discover something delicious to take home. We’re featuring local vendors, fresh scones, and a visit from a local distillery! 🥐🍹

Make a market stop part of your weekend plans. See you at Todd Hill!

👉Community Feedback Gathering Wednesday, August 26 7:00pm - 8:00pm Over the past four years, the Mid-Hudson Regional Cle...
08/20/2026

👉Community Feedback Gathering
Wednesday, August 26 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Over the past four years, the Mid-Hudson Regional Clean Energy Hub has connected community members with energy efficiency programs, contractors, and clean energy workforce development. Join us to reflect on our progress and share your ideas for how we can better serve our community in the years ahead. *Each participant can receive a $10 gift card for attending the entire session*

💡Register for the virtual zoom meeting here: bit.ly/HubFeedback2026

Still time to reserve your place:Parents and caregivers! Does summer parenting ever make you feel like throwing in the t...
08/18/2026

Still time to reserve your place:
Parents and caregivers! Does summer parenting ever make you feel like throwing in the towel?
If you’ve ever thought, “What am I doing wrong?” this FREE workshop is for you!
The Millbrook Free Library is hosting a single 4-hour intensive: The Parent And Support Education (PASE) Communication Workshop, facilitated by the FCE at Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County

We break down five practical communication tools you can actually use in real-life moments:
• At work
• With your partner
• With your kids
Better conversations lead to stronger relationships. Honestly, it’s that simple.
🗓 Thursday, August 27th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Millbrook Free Library ( 3 Friendly Ln, Millbrook, NY 12545)

🚨 SPOTTED LANTERNFLY ALERT! 🚨 The Spotted Lanternfly is now in its adult phase, and this is your reminder: IF YOU SEE IT...
08/17/2026

🚨 SPOTTED LANTERNFLY ALERT! 🚨

The Spotted Lanternfly is now in its adult phase, and this is your reminder: IF YOU SEE IT, SQUISH IT! 🪰👊
The Spotted Lanternfly is already widely distributed throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, so there is NO NEED TO REPORT sightings.
Instead, help slow the spread by squishing adult Spotted Lanternflies when you see them. Every little bit helps protect our trees, gardens, and local landscape. 🌳🌿
Want to know what to look for and how to help?
👉 Visit ccedutchess.org/gardening for more information.

🌻 What’s Happening in Ag & Horticulture Next Week?🌻Looking to learn something new, connect with local agriculture, or ge...
08/14/2026

🌻 What’s Happening in Ag & Horticulture Next Week?🌻
Looking to learn something new, connect with local agriculture, or get hands on with your garden or farm? CCEDC has a full lineup of upcoming regional opportunities!

🦙 Buck Brook Alpacas Farm Tour, 8/18
💻 Produce Auctions, Zoom, 8/18
🐇 Raising Meat Rabbits, 8/18
🌸 Cut Flower: Soil Test & Fertilizer, Zoom, 8/19
🌿 Mamakating Park Invasive Species Tour, 8/19
🌱 W**d Management for Small Scale Farming, 8/19
🔧 Small Engine Repair Series, Zoom, 8/20

📬 Want these opportunities delivered straight to your inbox? Click here! (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/9Wc9wfs)

🗓For more details on August events, click here! (https://conta.cc/3RvAkis)

This weeks Outdoor Market lineup is here!Stop by Taste NY at Todd Hill and check out our local vendors this weekend! ...
08/14/2026

This weeks Outdoor Market lineup is here!
Stop by Taste NY at Todd Hill and check out our local vendors this weekend!

Featured vendors:
https://hortonhousesconecompany.com

🍎 Looking to diversify your operation or plant fruit trees?🍒 Join us on September 30th for an in-person workshop led by ...
08/13/2026

🍎 Looking to diversify your operation or plant fruit trees?
🍒 Join us on September 30th for an in-person workshop led by Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Tree Fruit Specialist Dan Donahue! We'll be covering tree fruit production, establishment, and disease and pest management.
🎟️ Space is limited! Click the link below to get full details and REGISTER TODAY!(https://ccedutchess.org/.../introduction-to-orchards...)

🌎 Want to help your community build a more resilient future? Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County is looking fo...
08/10/2026

🌎 Want to help your community build a more resilient future?
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County is looking for adult volunteers to join the Cornell Climate Stewards Program!
Through this hands-on opportunity, you’ll receive Cornell University training, learn about climate science and solutions, and help support local projects that make a difference. 🌱
✨ Receive expert training
✨ Support community resilience projects
✨ Build leadership skills
✨ Make an impact close to home
No environmental background is required - just curiosity, commitment, and a desire to help your community.

📅 Apply by August 13!

For more information, contact Scott Kleinberg at 845.677.8223 ext. 147 or [email protected]. https://ccedutchess.org/

Address

2715 Route 44, Suite 1
Millbrook, NY
12545

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18456778223

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