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Producer Groups are Kicking-off!
A new series of farmer-to-farmer meeting are planned for the Catskills region!
These
"Producer Groups" will help to grow your connections with your neighbors and to
share ideas to grow agriculture in our region.
What is a Producer Group?
An informal
meeting of like-minded farmers gathering to discuss shared needs and
opportunities. The group picks the discussion
topics, style of meeting, when and how often to meet. Each group will have a coordinator to help keep
the discussion moving and to help organize future gatherings.
Why join a Producer Group?
To expand your
support network for the type of farming you are doing. Meet farmers faced with similar production
challenges and make connections to improve profitability. Attending a meeting will be a chance to learn
useful ideas from your neighbors.
How do I get started?
Kick-off
meetings for Producer Groups related to Beef, Dairy Calves and Sheep and Goats
are planned on the following dates:
Meals will be provided at each meeting. For general questions, contact Challey Comer at ccomer@nycwatershed.org or (607) 865-7090.
To register, contact Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090
within one week of the meeting date.
Local Eggs Available
Stony Creek Farm
1738 Freer Hollow Road
Walton, Delaware County
phone: (607) 821 - 1738
email: info@stonycreekfarm.org
Stop by the Stony Creek farmstore to pick up some farm-fresh eggs! Local retailers are encouraged to contact Kate or Dan for larger quantity sales. Great eggs from chickens fed local and organic grain.
Call for Vendors!
Get ready for the 2009 Season!
Woodstock Farm Festival
The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Art and The Woodstock Farm Festival are
now accepting vendor applications for it's 2nd season which will run on
Wednesdays from 4pm to 8pm (or dusk as the season moves into fall) from May 27th
through October 28th, 2009.
Contact Cheryl Paff for application materials at info@woodstockfarmfestival.com or (845) 679-7618.
Upcoming events
Saugerties Farmers Market
February 15, 12 to 4 pm
Senior Center, 207 Market Street
Saugerties, Ulster County
A market in a continuing series of indoor events. Over 20 vendors as well as art activities and live music. Special features include seeds and seedlings from Hudson Valley Seed Library, car rides available for seniors and wool products. For more information, contact judithspektor@aol.com or (845) 246-8195.
Sullivan Renaissance
Winter Conference
February 21, 8 am to 1 pm
CVI Building
Ferndale, Sullivan County
Featuring guest speaker James Howard Kunstler, a well-known author and outspoken
critic of suburban sprawl, Kunstler is known for his 1993 book The Geography of Nowhere. Numerous workshop tracks on Sullivan Renaissance Programs, horticulture and living locally. Full details here.
To register, please call (845)295-2445.
Community Outreach and Listening Meeting Schoharie Co-op CanneryFebruary 21, 9:30 am to 12 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie County173 South Grand Street Cobleskill, Schoharie County Free!
A public meeting to introduce formation plans for a Schoharie Co-op Cannery for audiences from small home gardeners to
commercial growers. Refreshments from local food producers will be on hand
providing
complimentary samples of their goods. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own products. Mention your interest in sampling when registering.
Please register by calling (518) 702-4061 or email info@schohariecannery.org.
USDA Grant Workshop Renewable Energy and Value Added Programs February 26, 10:30 am to 12 pm Agroforestry Resource Center6055 Route 23 Acra, Greene County
To register, call the ARC at 518-622-9820.
Fee: $15
This program will focus on common parasites of cattle,
llamas, alpacas, goats and sheep before spring grazing. Participants will learn
how to sample, identify, and practice their laboratory skills for these
parasites.
To register, contact Linda at CCE by March 13th at (845) 292-6180 or lds@cornell.edu.
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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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