Disease and Insect Scouting Workshop Monday, September 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 2715 Route 44 , Millbrook, NY 12545 Join us for this free workshop to learn more about disease and insect scouting for your farm. We will be covering different scouting methods, sample collection, common diseases and insects, management plans, and have a hands on scouting activity. We will also discuss the Dutchess County Master Gardener Horticulture Hotline and the diagnostic services they offer. Looking forward to seeing you there, and with any questions please contact Isabella Yannuzzi at imy3@cornell.edu.  Free Isabella Yannuzzi, imy3@cornell.edu, 118 Registration: cceevents.org ========================================= 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 ========================================= 2025 CCEDC Community & Family Fall Festival Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 2715 Route 44 , Millbrook, NY 12545 games - prizes - food - funMark your calendar for Saturday, October 4, 2025, when the CCEDC Community & Family Fall Festival takes over the Dutchess County Farm and Home Center for one unforgettable day. Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County, this all-ages celebration is packed with seasonal fun, local expertise, and hands-on activities that bring our community together. Paint your own pumpkin, meet friendly 4-H animals, get free gardening tips from the pros, and discover energy-saving resources you can use right at home. With something for every age and interest, it is the perfect way to spend a fall day with family, friends, and neighbors while supporting education, sustainability, and the local spirit we all love.Ask a Master Gardener BoothChild Supply Take-Away (FREE STUFF!)Energy Advisor info & resourcesYouth Pumpkin PaintingMeet 4-H Clubs & Animals!Snack Trucksand much more!Master Gardener volunteers will also be conducting a Succulent Sale fundraiser!The Family & Consumer Education Program and volunteers will be hosting a FREE Child Supply Take-Away where “outgrown” meets “needed.” Families and community organizations can bring gently used kids’ essentials (newborn to 18 years old) and take what they need, all for free. It’s an easy, stress-free swap that helps parents save money, supports local families, and keeps useful items out of landfills.Donated items must be dropped off before the Fall Festival. Click here for complete information!Looking for sponsorship opportunities? Please Click here for complete information!Event Flyer FREE ========================================= Succulent Sale Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm We will be selling single plants & pre-arranged mixed succulent containers at the Fall Festival. This is a fundraiser to help support the Dutchess County Master Gardener Program. ========================================= 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. ========================================= PASE 1-Day Intensive: October 10th St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Poughkeepsie Friday, October 10, 2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm St. John’s Church, 55 Wilbur Boulevard , Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 This free course, open to the general public of Dutchess County, is an exploration of five key communication tools that can enhance your relationships at work, at home with your spouse or partner, and with your children.Raising children is a rewarding but often challenging endeavor, especially in today's society. Because parenting requires significant amounts of time, energy, and emotional strength, it is not uncommon for parents to feel stress related to this important role. Our workshops teach participants parenting skills in the areas of understanding children, how to help children learn and thrive, effective discipline and personal stress management. As parents learn how to better understand, guide, nurture, and motivate their children, they will become more effective. Parents of children of any age can benefit from these programs.In-Person Adult Workshop Intensive: CommunicationIntroduction and “Encouragement”“Can Do” and “Decision Making”“Self-Control” and “Respect Feelings”Positive DisciplineCo-ParentingApply skills for today and a lifetime!Please pack snacks or a meal. Registration and pre-survey required. Room 208**This class does not qualify for nor can it be a substitute for the DCFS-mandated class. P.S. It works!**Click the registration link below and reserve your place!Download the event flyer here! FREE Heather Ohlson, hlo9@cornell.edu, 845-677-8223 x156 Registration: https://cceevents.org/e/pase-1-day-intensive-october-10th-st-johns-evangel ========================================= 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 =========================================