Lazy Crazy Days of Summer
The farm events just keep rolling along this time of year! In the coming weeks, take advantage of the opportunity to learn some local history, tour local farms and maybe even pick your own food.
Pick our Valley... and Pick our Brains! July 26th and 27th At locations across the Schoharie Valley Travel the historic Schoharie valley while picking your own corn, fruits and even fresh eggs! Learn more about the goings-on at Barber's Farm, Cooper's Ark Farm and Bohringer's Fruit Farm. See the historic sites including the Old Stone Fort Museum and Landis Arboretum. For more information, contact Phil Metzger at (518) 295-7662. Rondout Valley Farm Tour
Rondout Valley Growers AssociationJuly 26th and 27th At locations across the Rondout Valley
A weekend-long
self-guiding tour of local farms. Enjoy spectacular scenery, sample
farm-grown products, while learning about the rich agricultural
heritage of this special region. Includes on-farm workshops, informational brochure about each
farm and coupons for local restaurants and bed & breakfasts. For more information, visit the RVGA website.
Find more events at www.purecatskills.com
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Vendors WantedCauliflower Festival
September 27th, 10 am to 3 pm
Margaretville, NY
There is still time to register as a farm, food or craft vendor at this year's Cauliflower Festival. Last year's festival drew a crowd of over 3,000 hungry attendees! With a focus on local food, history and agriculture,
the Festival features children's activities, history displays, local
agricultural displays, local artists and craftspeople, and live entertainment
throughout the day. For more information, visit their website or contact Carol O'Beirne at obarts@catskill.net. |
Members in the News
Rosalie Glauser of the Slow Down Food Company and Karen Fairbairn of Lazy Crazy Acres are featured in the "Green Giant" article in the July/August issue of More Magazine. Sustainable Table, a New York City-based organization Pure Catskills hosted locally during last year's Eat Well Guided Tour, is profiled. Check it out at your local newstand!
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Do you have an upcoming event or news to share with the Pure Catskills community? Let us know!
Contact Challey Comer, Farm to Market Manager
Watershed Agricultural Council
Office: (607) 865-7017
ccomer@nycwatershed.org
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