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Farmers, Growers, Producers, Restaurants and Farmers Markets are invited to list their businesses in the 6th annual Buy Local Farm Fresh Guide. |
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WALTON, NY - Farms, farmers markets, restaurants, retailers and community organizations connected to buying local farm and food products in Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster counties are invited to join the Pure Catskills Buy Local Campaign before April 15. Entering its sixth year, Pure Catskills is actively soliciting business members for its annual Pure Catskills Guide to Farm Fresh Products.
Benefits of membership include a listing of farm contact information and product descriptions in the printed Pure Catskills Guide, an online listing at purecatskills.com, discounts on Pure Catskills events throughout the year, access to the Pure Catskills logo for use in marketing materials, and point-of-purchase branded materials. Membership fees are still just $25!
The 2008 Guide included nearly 200 regional businesses. In May 2009, 30,000 copies of the Pure Catskills Guide will be distributed to hundreds of locations across the region. Members are encouraged to enroll online at purecatskills.com or to contact Challey Comer at (607) 865-7090 or ccomer@nycwatershed.org for materials.
Pure Catskills is an economic initiative of the Watershed Agricultural Council. The purpose of WAC is to protect both the rural, land-based economy of the watershed region and the drinking water quality of over nine million people. Working with farmers, agribusinesses, forest landowners, forest industry professionals and others, WAC seeks to enhance both business profitability and environmental stewardship. It works through partnerships with landowners, tenant farmers, other nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community stakeholders to achieve its purpose.
The WAC is funded by The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service, and other private, government, and foundation sources. The WAC is an equal opportunity employer and service-provider. For more information, visit www.nycwatershed.org.
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QUOTE: "Pure Catskills has grown steadily over the past five years. Last year, 'The Guide' included nearly 200 regional businesses. When people ask why they should join, I point out our program benefits. It's a very cost-effective way to promote your local food-based business or organization."
Challey Comer, Farm to Market Manager, Pure Catskills Buy Local campaign | |
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Your privacy is important to us; therefore, we will not sell, rent, or give your name or email address to anyone. And, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the link at the bottom of any WAC eBurst. | |
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
START: Feb. 24, 2009
END: Apr. 15, 2009 |
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SUMMARY: Buy Local campaign, Pure Catskills, distributes 30,000 copies of Farm Fresh Guide throughout watershed region. Enrollment open to farm-product businesses and organizations within Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster counties. |
RELEASE CONTACT:
Challey Comer
Farm to Market Manager
Pure Catskills
(607) 865-7017 x217 ccomer@nycwatershd.org |
WAC CONTACT:
Tara Collins
Communications Director
(607) 865-7017 x226
(607) 643-5148 cell
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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.
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