From Farm to Customer: Marketing Strategies for Growth Thursday, March 27, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services, 112 Old Rt 6 , Carmel, New York 10512 Farmers today need more than great products; they need effective marketing strategies to stand out in a competitive market. Join CCE Ulster Agricultural Economic Development Specialist Uliana Ahashkova to discover how to find ideal customers and create messages that reach them.This session will cover practical digital marketing tools, such as websites, social media, and branding techniques, to improve visibility and build strong customer relationships. Participants will also discover budget-friendly promotional strategies that can boost sales and widen market reach without spending a lot of money.The program will be simultaneously translated (Spanish/English) by Ali Toxtli of Yei Tochtin.Lunch will be provided. This program is a collaboration between CCE Putnam, Ulster and Dutchess counties.This research was supported by the intramural research program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets New York Food for New York Families Grant Nu. AGM01-C01006GG-3000000. $40 Jennifer Lerner, jjs95@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738 ext. 216 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E360490&id=182 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener @ the Cold Spring Farmers' Market Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D , Garrison , NY 10524 Join our Master Gardener Volunteers the second Saturday of the month at the Cold Spring Farmers' Market to learn the ins and outs of gardening from native planting to composting and more! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. April 26 - Community Earth Day Celebration  *** special hours - 9:30 am - 1:30PM***— Getting Your Garden Started: Spotlight the MGV Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. Demonstration on how to begin a garden: site assessment, planting from seed and plugs. — Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Get to Know the Pollinators: Learn how the importance of pollinators in your garden.  June 14 - Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Importance of Native Plants: Native Plants are an essential part of any ecosystem.  July 12 - Using Your Garden Resources: Demonstration on how to bring your outside garden inside.  Aug. 9 - Maximize Garden Production and Minimize Waste: Explore strategies that provide for more efficient use of your garden and produce less waste. Includes discussion on composting.  Sept. 13 -Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Best Practice for Gardens/Lawn Management: How to reduce pesticides in your garden and lawn.  Oct. 11 - Creating Habitat: Whether it's a planned garden or natural, it all starts with creating habitat. Leave the leaves alone! Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer May Plant Sale Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road , Carmel, NY 10512 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam is pleased to announce the 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer May Plant Sale, Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY.The plant sale will feature a huge selection of heirloom and hybrid vegetable plants picked by Master Gardeners for Putnam County gardens. Carefully chosen tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and other popular vegetable seedlings will be available singly or in multi-packs to allow gardeners try several different varieties. The sale will also include garden favorites such as colorful annuals, perennials, native pollinator plants and herbs. Beautiful pre-planted container gardens, hanging baskets and gardening gifts will be available for that perfect Mother’s Day present. The proceeds from this charity event fund numerous CCE-Putnam programs.Free Soil Tests and Gardening AdviceCornell trained Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about planting, nurturing, and harvesting to help Putnam gardeners prepare for a successful growing season. Soil testing will again be offered this year, so interested gardeners are encouraged to bring samples of their garden soil. Rain or Shine--Under CoverThe event will be held rain or shine in a roomy and well-ventilated covered pavilion at Putnam Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY. Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener @ the Cold Spring Farmers' Market Saturday, June 14, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D , Garrison , NY 10524 Join our Master Gardener Volunteers the second Saturday of the month at the Cold Spring Farmers' Market to learn the ins and outs of gardening from native planting to composting and more! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. April 26 - Community Earth Day Celebration  *** special hours - 9:30 am - 1:30PM***— Getting Your Garden Started: Spotlight the MGV Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. Demonstration on how to begin a garden: site assessment, planting from seed and plugs. — Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Get to Know the Pollinators: Learn how the importance of pollinators in your garden.  June 14 - Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Importance of Native Plants: Native Plants are an essential part of any ecosystem.  July 12 - Using Your Garden Resources: Demonstration on how to bring your outside garden inside.  Aug. 9 - Maximize Garden Production and Minimize Waste: Explore strategies that provide for more efficient use of your garden and produce less waste. Includes discussion on composting.  Sept. 13 -Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Best Practice for Gardens/Lawn Management: How to reduce pesticides in your garden and lawn.  Oct. 11 - Creating Habitat: Whether it's a planned garden or natural, it all starts with creating habitat. Leave the leaves alone! Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener @ the Cold Spring Farmers' Market Saturday, July 12, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D , Garrison , NY 10524 Join our Master Gardener Volunteers the second Saturday of the month at the Cold Spring Farmers' Market to learn the ins and outs of gardening from native planting to composting and more! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. April 26 - Community Earth Day Celebration  *** special hours - 9:30 am - 1:30PM***— Getting Your Garden Started: Spotlight the MGV Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. Demonstration on how to begin a garden: site assessment, planting from seed and plugs. — Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Get to Know the Pollinators: Learn how the importance of pollinators in your garden.  June 14 - Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Importance of Native Plants: Native Plants are an essential part of any ecosystem.  July 12 - Using Your Garden Resources: Demonstration on how to bring your outside garden inside.  Aug. 9 - Maximize Garden Production and Minimize Waste: Explore strategies that provide for more efficient use of your garden and produce less waste. Includes discussion on composting.  Sept. 13 -Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Best Practice for Gardens/Lawn Management: How to reduce pesticides in your garden and lawn.  Oct. 11 - Creating Habitat: Whether it's a planned garden or natural, it all starts with creating habitat. Leave the leaves alone! Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener @ the Cold Spring Farmers' Market Saturday, August 9, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D , Garrison , NY 10524 Join our Master Gardener Volunteers the second Saturday of the month at the Cold Spring Farmers' Market to learn the ins and outs of gardening from native planting to composting and more! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. April 26 - Community Earth Day Celebration  *** special hours - 9:30 am - 1:30PM***— Getting Your Garden Started: Spotlight the MGV Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. Demonstration on how to begin a garden: site assessment, planting from seed and plugs. — Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Get to Know the Pollinators: Learn how the importance of pollinators in your garden.  June 14 - Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Importance of Native Plants: Native Plants are an essential part of any ecosystem.  July 12 - Using Your Garden Resources: Demonstration on how to bring your outside garden inside.  Aug. 9 - Maximize Garden Production and Minimize Waste: Explore strategies that provide for more efficient use of your garden and produce less waste. Includes discussion on composting.  Sept. 13 -Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Best Practice for Gardens/Lawn Management: How to reduce pesticides in your garden and lawn.  Oct. 11 - Creating Habitat: Whether it's a planned garden or natural, it all starts with creating habitat. Leave the leaves alone! Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener @ the Cold Spring Farmers' Market Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D , Garrison , NY 10524 Join our Master Gardener Volunteers the second Saturday of the month at the Cold Spring Farmers' Market to learn the ins and outs of gardening from native planting to composting and more! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. April 26 - Community Earth Day Celebration  *** special hours - 9:30 am - 1:30PM***— Getting Your Garden Started: Spotlight the MGV Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. Demonstration on how to begin a garden: site assessment, planting from seed and plugs. — Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Get to Know the Pollinators: Learn how the importance of pollinators in your garden.  June 14 - Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Importance of Native Plants: Native Plants are an essential part of any ecosystem.  July 12 - Using Your Garden Resources: Demonstration on how to bring your outside garden inside.  Aug. 9 - Maximize Garden Production and Minimize Waste: Explore strategies that provide for more efficient use of your garden and produce less waste. Includes discussion on composting.  Sept. 13 -Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Best Practice for Gardens/Lawn Management: How to reduce pesticides in your garden and lawn.  Oct. 11 - Creating Habitat: Whether it's a planned garden or natural, it all starts with creating habitat. Leave the leaves alone! Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener @ the Cold Spring Farmers' Market Saturday, October 11, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D , Garrison , NY 10524 Join our Master Gardener Volunteers the second Saturday of the month at the Cold Spring Farmers' Market to learn the ins and outs of gardening from native planting to composting and more! The Cold Spring Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison. April 26 - Community Earth Day Celebration  *** special hours - 9:30 am - 1:30PM***— Getting Your Garden Started: Spotlight the MGV Plant Sale on May 10, 2025. Demonstration on how to begin a garden: site assessment, planting from seed and plugs. — Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Get to Know the Pollinators: Learn how the importance of pollinators in your garden.  June 14 - Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Importance of Native Plants: Native Plants are an essential part of any ecosystem.  July 12 - Using Your Garden Resources: Demonstration on how to bring your outside garden inside.  Aug. 9 - Maximize Garden Production and Minimize Waste: Explore strategies that provide for more efficient use of your garden and produce less waste. Includes discussion on composting.  Sept. 13 -Putnam Pollinator Pathway - Best Practice for Gardens/Lawn Management: How to reduce pesticides in your garden and lawn.  Oct. 11 - Creating Habitat: Whether it's a planned garden or natural, it all starts with creating habitat. Leave the leaves alone! Amanda Colley, amc399@cornell.edu , 845-278-6738 ext. 221 =========================================