Thank You to Our Farm & Forest Sponsors!

To date, the following individuals and businesses have provided donations in support of our October 2nd fundraiser.  

Platinum $1,000

• Joseph Snaido/High Rock Home
• Central Hudson Gas & Electric
• Paul Spoleti/Hempsteed
• Capital Region Independent Media
• Emily Powers
• Farm Credit East
• Joyce Crawford
• Angela Worth/Meadowbrook Farm Catskill

         

               

                                                

Gold $500

• Mid-Hudson Fiber

Silver $250

• Ed Herrington, Inc.
• Karen's Flower Shoppe
• The Frisbee Agency
• Quality Trophies
• Repeat Business
• Sarah Allende & Daniel Lebo
• Camphill Ghent
• Ballston Spa National Bank

Bronze $150/Silent Auction Items

• Williams Lumber & Home Center
• Robin Smith
• Mayuko Fujino
• Paul Spoleti
• Angela Worth/Meadowbrook Farm
• Joseph Snaido/High Rock Home
• Nile Mitchell
• Lois Walsh
• Hudson Bagels
• Stewart's Shops
• Arthur's Point Farm
• See & Be
• Talbot & Arding

And a special shout out to Meadowbrook Farm for hosting the event!

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Flood Damage on Farms

Farms and agribusinesses that are being affected by the recent flooding should report any agricultural damage to the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets  Agriculture Sector Disaster Damage Portal. 

These early assessments help Ag and Markets request resources to help with recovery.

If you know a farm affected by the recent weather please share this link with them.

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Gardening Questions

The Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer your calls at 518-828-3346 x212. Please leave a detailed message, or reach us anytime by emailing [email protected]. Photographs are helpful.

We offer soil pH testing for $5.00 for the first sample ($1 for each additional sample). For more comprehensive analysis, contact the Cornell Soil Health Lab. Turnaround time for pH testing can be up to two weeks due to volunteer availability. For more information go to our Soil Sample page.

For plant and insect identification, you may bring samples to our office. There is a $5.00 charge per sample. Samples must be in a container (such as a bag or jar)—we cannot accept loose samples on paper towels.

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Donations

Please support the programs of CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties by  donating to us. 

Consider signing up for monthly donations. $5 a month can go a long way with CCE!

Last updated September 7, 2026