CARMEL- Nicole Scott, director of agriculture and outreach at the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming in Philipstown, has been named chair of the Putnam County Agricultural Board.
Scott called it an “honor” to have been selected by her fellow board members: “Putnam County has an incredible community of farmers and agricultural advocates, and I look forward to working alongside county government, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and fellow community members to strengthen and protect agriculture in addition to continuing the Agricultural Board’s work to support and promote farming throughout Putnam County,” she said.
Scott met recently with County Executive Kevin Byrne at Tilly Foster Farm to discuss the future of local agriculture and ongoing investments supporting the local farming community.
Byrne was joined by Commissioner Barbara Barsosa of the Department of Planning, Development & Transportation, Director Patricia McLouglin of the Office of Real Property and Stefanie Hubert, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County.
The group toured Cornell Cooperative Extension’s new barn facility currently under construction at Tilly Foster Farm, which will serve as the organization’s new home and expand its ability to support agricultural and educational programming throughout Putnam County.
During the meeting, Byrne, Scott, and Hubert also discussed the County’s recent investment in agricultural navigation services through Cornell Cooperative Extension. Byrne advocated $25,000 in County funding to allow Cornell to enhance agricultural navigation throughout Putnam County, helping farmers better navigate state regulations, permitting requirements, grant opportunities, and other government-related processes.
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