Commercial Horticulture

CCE-Dutchess County offers educational workshops, seminars and diagnostic services that serve the needs of the commercial horticulture industry, including commercial landscapers, arborists, turf managers, greenhouse and nursery operators, golf course managers, turf managers, retail garden center personnel, Christmas tree farms, municipal workers and household pest management operators. Our programs emphasize environmental stewardship, best management practices and economic viability.

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been problematic in the past and are certainly a problem now. Click here for more info!

IPM for Christmas Tree Farmers

Are you a Christmas tree farmer? Click here for more information on Integrated Pest Management pertaining to your crop!

Spotted Lanternfly Workshops

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in counties across NY State. Learn how to identify and control it here.

Logging crews work to thin the forest canopy in order to allow more light, enabling new tree growth and allowing a diversity of species to take root.

Urban & Community Forestry Resources

Click here for a list of resources pertaining to urban forestry and forest management.

Contact

Stephanie D. Radin
Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader
sradin@cornell.edu
(845) 677-8223 x104

Last updated February 17, 2022

Commercial Horticulture

2022 Advisory Committee

Cathy Lane; Chair

Brendan Foley; Board Representative

Mike Massarone; Board Representative

Mike Fargione

Lisa Dunne

Dr. Mark Condon

Amber Coon

Hudson Valley Commercial Horticulture News - A newsletter for the green industry on a wide variety of topics pertinent to landscape management, nursery production, turf management, greenhouse production, integrated pest management and arboriculture.