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Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful research-based information at your fingertips!

Please reach out to our staff if you'd like to schedule an appointment. In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to garden, parenting and youth education! We're here to help, with information — and people  you can trust!

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FOURTH ANNUAL DUCK DERBY!

$5 per duck, 5 ducks for $20, 25 ducks for $75. Winner receives cash and prizes valued at $350.

All proceeds support CCE-Putnam's Capital Campaign for The Cornell Barn at Tilly Foster Farm.

ADOPT YOUR DUCKS HERE TODAY!

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Join 4-H in Putnam County

Visit our page for details on how to join and become a member of 4-H

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Guided Hikes

Enjoy Putnam’s natural beauty on these free guided hikes with CCE PC Master Gardener Volunteers!

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Contact the Horticulture Hotline!

Have a gardening question? Insect question? Contact the Garden Hotline! Email your questions to mastergardener.putnam@gmail.com

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Farm to Truck Initiative

Check out CCE's free food for all program

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Join the Putnam Pollinator Pathway!

CCE PC has launched the Putnam Pollinator Pathway initiative to inspire, encourage and support the establishment of connected pollinator habitat throughout Putnam County.

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Volunteer with Us!

You'll be in great company! And we have a wide variety of opportunities to serve Putnam County, NY.

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Last updated July 7, 2025

Currently raised over $484K in Donations and Pledges! Thank you!

Build A Dream at Tilly Foster Farm

Help us reach our 
$1-million goal!

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Another recommended source of up-to-the minute information is the NY State Department of Health.