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Get in the Guide!
Membership enrollment is open until April 15th.
For the sixth year, the Pure Catskills Guide to Farm Fresh Products will be the resource for our region to find the local food. Local farms, farmers markets, restaurants, retails and community organizations in Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster Counties are encouraged to join in! The cost for membership registration is STILL JUST $25!
The membership fee includes a listing in the guide, an extended online listing, access to discounts and scholarships, approved use of the Pure Catskills logo in promotional materials and branded items for use at your farm or food-related business.
You asked for it! This year's guide is coming out earlier and will be hitting the shelves at hundreds of locations in the region in mid-May. Keep your eyes peeled for membership materials coming to a mailbox near you or sign up online right here. For questions about membership, contact ccomer@nycwatershed.org or (607) 865-7090.
Call for vendors!
Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods, a long standing farm and craft event, is now accepting
inquiries for applications to their craft village and farmers market. Crafters,
artisans, farmers and producers of value added goods are invited to contact us
for an application.
Email farmfest@bethelwoodscenter.org or call (845) 295-2448
for more information.
Members in the News!
Betty Pillsbury of Green Spiral Herbs in Middleburgh will be featured on Garden Gossip, an online radio program. Tune in tomorrow between 10 am and 12 pm to learn about attracting pollinators to your garden using the many herbs that thrive in the Catskills region.
Join the Conversation
Interested in getting more involved in the living locally in New York State? The New York State Working Group on Local Foods and Local Markets has established a yahoo group: Buy Local NY.
This yahoo group is for anyone interested in growing, processing, distributing, selling or promoting New York foods to New York consumers. It's also for those interested in buying, cooking, preserving and enjoying the bounty of New York.
For more information, contact Martha Goodsell at deerfarm6@frontiernet.net.
Upcoming events
Tea and Poetry Reading
February 22nd, 2 pm
Masonville General Store
2095 State Highway 206
Masonville, Delaware County
Join the audience as local organic farmer and poet, Lisa Wujnovich of Mountain Dell Farm in Hancock, reads from her recently published book of poetry, "This Place Called Us." A great antidote to this lasst blast of winter --- enter the land of poetry with a warm drink and a sweet or savory treat.
Walton Community Garden
February 28th, 10 am
Walton Town Hall
129 North Street
Walton, Delaware County
The Walton Community
Garden is a new opportunity for
people in the village or town of Walton
who want to have a garden but are unable because they might lack land, resources,
or knowledge. Or they just want to have fun gardening with friends and family! A great opportunity that will offer two different plot sizes and assistance with soil preparation. See the full press release on our webcalendar. For more information, contact Rebecca at (607) 865-6400.
March 1st, 10 am to 2 pm
Rosendale Community Center
Route 32
Rosendale, Ulster County
As part of a continuing series of indoor winter markets, this market will offer plenty to enjoy - seasonal foods, entertainment, and free warm drinks!! Find more details on the market on our webcalendar. For more information, contact Annie at 845-339-0819 or amardiney@hvc.rr.com.
Swine School for Small Farms
March 21st, 9am to 4pm
Morrison Hall
Cornell University
Fee: $5 before March 13, $15 at the door
Organized by the Small Farms Program at Cornell, the theme of this year's school is, "Pursuing Profit in Small Production." The full-day school includes numerous farmers speaking about unique small scale production methods as well as a farm visit. Read the full schedule here. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. To register, contact Dr. Tro Bui, (607) 255-4505 or tvb2@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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