GREEN TEEN COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM | CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION DUTCHESS COUNTY - BEACON
23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY 12508
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Dutchess County, NY
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A life and work-skills development program delivering experiential education in garden and farm techniques. Youth gain skills and knowledge that reduces negative behaviors, prepares them for work and builds positive assets. Youth learn about gardening, the food system, nutrition, financial management, team building and communication skills while finding their place in home, work and community. They grow and harvest produce, and manage a mobile market.
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CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION DUTCHESS COUNTY
Public information and education programs including nutrition, youth development, life and work skills education, financial management education, commercial agriculture, bio-fuels, commercial and community horticulture and environmental issues. Programs provided through written resources, composting, garden and lawn care, water resources, climate change and energy, pest management, agriculture preservation, bio-fuels, nutrition, money management, parenting, food system decisions and youth development.