Notice: Programs and events may be canceled or postponed due to the current public health concerns with COVID-19.

Please call or email in advance. Staff may be working remotely during this period, but will be checking messages.

The Taste NY Market at Todd Hill is open and has essential food items - please call 845-849-0247 or follow them @TasteNYTaconic for updates!

Welcome to Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County!

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC), a subordinate governmental agency associated with Cornell University and its land-grant mission since 1869, provides research-based resources, tools and education for the residents and officials of Dutchess County.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County’s Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

News & Press Releases

Stay up to date with all of the goings-on at CCEDC and the Taste of NY Market at Todd Hill!

Learn Your Land - Webinar Series

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday June 2nd, Tuesday June 9th, and Tuesday June 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM!

A food pantry staff member helps a client with his selections.

Food Assistance Programs

For more information on Dutchess County food pantries and soup kitchens, please click here!

Dutchess County 4-H Fair Entries Open June 1st!

The waiting is nearly over. The 4-H Fairbook has been published - find it here. Remember entries close August 1st, no exceptions.

2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Training

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County is accepting applications for Master Gardener Volunteer training. Training begins Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

Taste NY at Todd Hill is open!

Taste NY at Todd Hill is open and offering essential food items with knowledgeable, dedicated staff on site. Follow @TasteNYTaconic or call 845-849-0247 for updates!

Last updated May 21, 2020