Forestry Profile:
Judd Weisberg
Weisberg and his beloved Golden Retriever, Macabee, pose in front of the trailer he uses for transporting his new exhibit to furniture shows throughout the Northeast. The trailer was purchased, in part, with a grant from the Watershed Agricultural Council. Read more about Judd, his furniture and his business...
Tell us about your farm business, forest operation, clean water practices and how you've benefited from the WAC programs!
Contractor Meeting:
On March 25, the WAC Agricultural Program is hosting a building contractor's informational session at the 44 West Street, Walton office from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The WAC staff will review bid and procurement processes and their $2-million BMP goals for 2009. A lunch of local foods will be provided. Builders and contracting professionals interested in attending should RSVP to Lorinda Backus, (607) 865-7017, ext. 206.
Farm to Market Conference:
The Pure Catskills Farm to Market Conference is scheduled for April 6 at SUNY-Delhi. Register online for this networking opportunity joining farmers, distributors, marketing experts and seasoned professionals. You can also renew and pay for your Pure Catskills membership here as well! |
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Croton Watershed Map
If you qualify for WAC's programs in agriculture and forestry in the Croton watershed, you'll find your town here on this map. Still not sure? Contact conservation planner Suzanne Sahler at the East of Hudson Program regional office in Yorktown Heights, (914) 962-6355.
Communications Director Tara Collins appeared on NewsChannel 34 Binghamton's "Green Living" segment on February 2. Collins spoke about WAC's clean water efforts and Buy Local campaigns. |
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Foodshed-Watershed
Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President, shares a policy report resulting from last November's Politics of Food Conference -- this White Paper, Food in the Public Interest, explores the NYC Foodshed solution.
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March 6, 2009
Forestry Profile
Meetings
Of Interest |
2020 Vision for the Catskills SUNY lectures:
Beef 3/11
Dairy 3/18
Sheep&Goat 4/23
eCenter 3/25
Walton 3/25
Pure Catskills Farm to Market Conference
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| The Watershed Agricultural Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the economic viability of agriculture and forestry through the protection of water quality and the promotion of land conservation in the New York City Watershed region. The WAC is funded by The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and other federal, foundation and private sources. The WAC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. | |