Every county in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region has a Cornell Cooperative Extension office offering free or low-cost resources for homesteaders and home gardeners. Services include soil testing with interpretation, plant pest and disease diagnostics, garden helplines staffed by trained Master Gardeners, free and low-cost workshops on food preservation, composting, seed saving, pest management, and home food production. Master Gardeners are volunteer plant experts trained by Cornell who answer questions by phone, email, and at clinics throughout the growing season. Contact your county CCE office — one of the most accessible and practical free resources available to any homesteader.
Verified October 2026
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