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!
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.
 
WAC in the News
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. 
Of Interest:   
This DEP-commissioned mural is a creative way of helping people make the connectionbetween clean water and its source.
 
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
Events 
Of Interest
 
2020 Vision for the Catskills SUNY lectures:
Bard 4/8
 
Beef 3/11
Dairy 3/18
Sheep&Goat 4/23
 
eCenter 3/25
 
Walton 3/25
 
Pure Catskills Farm to Market Conference
SUNY-Delhi 4/6
 
Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show
5/5-10
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