Independence Day 2025 Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm In observation of this holiday the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County offices will be closed. ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Sunday, July 6, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Monday, July 7, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, July 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Monday, July 14, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, July 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Monday, July 28, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= 2025 CCEDC Board of Directors Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dutchess County Farm & Home Center 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, New York 12545-5566 Our Board of Director's Governing Policy:We will govern proactively with an emphasis on vision, encouragement of diversity, strategic leadership, clear distinction of Board, and Executive Director roles, collective decision making, with a future focus, and a strong linkage to the people of Dutchess County.All Board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month, unless there is a holiday, and other arrangements have been made. All regular meetings begin at 7:00pm and will feature a presentation from one of our program areas.2025 BOD Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 22: Association Reorganization Meeting February 24 March 24 April 28 May 19 – (3rd Monday due to Memorial Day) June 23 July 28 (No August meeting) September 29 October 27 November – Annual Business Meeting TBDDecember 15 – (3rd Monday due to Holidays) Kristin Ludl, kkl58@cornell.edu, 845-677-8223 ext. 100 ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, August 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Monday, August 4, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Horticulture Hotline & Diagnostic Lab 2025 Wednesday, August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Horticulture Hotline:Our Master Gardeners also operate our Horticulture Hotline, (845) 677-5067, which is open from April through September on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm. During inclement weather and travel restrictions, it may not be staffed.Horticulture Diagnostic Lab:The Horticulture Diagnostic Lab, run by Master Gardener volunteers, can identify plants and insects and diagnose plant diseases or damage caused by insects. Samples are accepted by appointment only to ensure freshness. Please do not send in samples by mail.-for complete information and contacts! ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, August 8, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, August 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, August 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, August 29, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= 2025 CCEDC Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dutchess County Farm & Home Center 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, New York 12545-5566 Our Board of Director's Governing Policy:We will govern proactively with an emphasis on vision, encouragement of diversity, strategic leadership, clear distinction of Board, and Executive Director roles, collective decision making, with a future focus, and a strong linkage to the people of Dutchess County.All Board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month, unless there is a holiday, and other arrangements have been made. All regular meetings begin at 7:00pm and will feature a presentation from one of our program areas.2025 BOD Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 22: Association Reorganization Meeting February 24 March 24 April 28 May 19 – (3rd Monday due to Memorial Day) June 23 July 28 (No August meeting) September 29 October 27 November – Annual Business Meeting TBDDecember 15 – (3rd Monday due to Holidays) Kristin Ludl, kkl58@cornell.edu, 845-677-8223 ext. 100 ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, October 10, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= Indigenous People Day/Columbus Day 2025 Monday, October 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm In observation of this holiday the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County offices will be closed.Cornell has long and historic ties to North American Indigenous Nations and communities. Our Ithaca campus is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫɁ (the Cayuga Nation), members of the Hodinǫ̱hsǫ́:nih (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy. Today, we have vibrant programs supporting education, research and engagement with many Indigenous communities. Source: Commitment to Indigenous Communities and Nations in North America | Cornell ========================================= Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm TasteNY Todd Hill, 4640 Taconic State Parkway North , Poughkeepsie, NY 12508 Todd Hill Outdoor MarketThe Taste NY at Todd Hill Outdoor Market is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County to bring our stakeholders together throughout the summer and fall seasons. The market is a representation of our vendor's best offerings, including delicious seasonal produce, craft beverages, textiles, and value-added products that result from farming efforts or small businesses with a link to sustainable agriculture and horticulture in the Hudson Valley. ========================================= 2025 CCEDC Board of Directors Meeting Monday, October 27, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dutchess County Farm & Home Center 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, New York 12545-5566 Our Board of Director's Governing Policy:We will govern proactively with an emphasis on vision, encouragement of diversity, strategic leadership, clear distinction of Board, and Executive Director roles, collective decision making, with a future focus, and a strong linkage to the people of Dutchess County.All Board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month, unless there is a holiday, and other arrangements have been made. All regular meetings begin at 7:00pm and will feature a presentation from one of our program areas.2025 BOD Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 22: Association Reorganization Meeting February 24 March 24 April 28 May 19 – (3rd Monday due to Memorial Day) June 23 July 28 (No August meeting) September 29 October 27 November – Annual Business Meeting TBDDecember 15 – (3rd Monday due to Holidays) Kristin Ludl, kkl58@cornell.edu, 845-677-8223 ext. 100 ========================================= Veterans Day 2025 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm In observation of this holiday the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County offices will be closed. ========================================= Thanksgiving 2025 Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:15 am - 11:45 pm In observation of this holiday the Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County offices will be closed for the rest of the week. ========================================= 2025 CCEDC Board of Directors Meeting Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dutchess County Farm & Home Center 2715 Route 44, Millbrook, New York 12545-5566 Our Board of Director's Governing Policy:We will govern proactively with an emphasis on vision, encouragement of diversity, strategic leadership, clear distinction of Board, and Executive Director roles, collective decision making, with a future focus, and a strong linkage to the people of Dutchess County.All Board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month, unless there is a holiday, and other arrangements have been made. All regular meetings begin at 7:00pm and will feature a presentation from one of our program areas.2025 BOD Meeting Schedule Wednesday, January 22: Association Reorganization Meeting February 24 March 24 April 28 May 19 – (3rd Monday due to Memorial Day) June 23 July 28 (No August meeting) September 29 October 27 November – Annual Business Meeting TBDDecember 15 – (3rd Monday due to Holidays) Kristin Ludl, kkl58@cornell.edu, 845-677-8223 ext. 100 =========================================