Agriculture in Ulster County

No matter what type of farming you do - put the research based knowledge of Cornell University to work for you!

For $35 a year we offer educational programs and services that help farmers keep their land productive and well cared-for, preserving an agricultural heritage dating back to the region’s earliest settlers.

Discover Our Research Based Resources On:

- Production Practices

- Pest Management Updates

- Business Planning & Diversification

- Organic growing methods

- Niche markets

Benefits:

- Ag Focus our flagship agricultural newsletter filled with the latest news and information pertinent to the ag community.

- Educational meetings and commodity specific schools, field meetings, tours and workshops.

- Newsletters, recorded and e-mail grower alert messages relating to commercial fruit and vegetable production.

- Assistance with business management, agri-tourism and agricultural environmental management projects.

- Access to Pest Management Updates.

- One-on-one farm consultations with educators for commercial growers.

- Access to Cornell University research and demonstration plantings.

Publications:

Livestock, Equine & Dairy:

Hudson Valley Equine Line: Provides timely, comprehensive information on farm business management, pasture management, and animal husbandry for anyone with a commercial or recreational equine interest.

Ag Focus (10 issues per year): Brings you the latest news and information pertinent to the ag community, and it's impact on our rapidly changing region.

Vegetable Crops & Horticulture:

Hudson Valley Horticulture: Monthly email newsletter with information on landscape horticulture, pest control and business management for landscape and nursery professionals, garden centers and lawn care services.

Muck and Mineral (Commercial Vegetables): Current, local information on vegetable crop management and marketing topics including meeting announcements.

Tree Fruit , Berries & Grapes:

Hudson Valley Tree Fruit Newsletter: Information about commercial fruit production including pest management updates, new cultural practices, harvest maturity reports, marketing trends and production economics.

Fruit Grower Alert Messages: E-mail alerts for tree fruit and grape growers regarding seasonal pest and disease management, cultural practices and upcoming events.

Hudson Valley Grape Newsletter: Specifically for grape growers with information on cultural practices, disease and pest management, and labor issues.

New York Berry News: Information, news, events and updates for berry growers from NYSAES.

Other Great Publications CCEUC:

4-H County Observer (quarterly): This newsletter is the main source of communication from our 4-H office. It contains important program announcements, offerings, information and event highlights for 4-H'ers and their families. $10/yr; free via e-mail.

Enrollment in Agricultural Districts

In Ulster County, the Ag. District Inclusion Worksheet and a brochure explaining Agricultural Districts are available through the Ulster County Planning Departments website at http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/planning then select Agriculture and click on Annual Agricultural District Inclusions.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3990