PRESS RELEASE: WAC Sponsors Six to Statewide Organic Farming Conference in Rochester
Pure Catskills members explore how to farm
in environmentally friendly ways.
 
PHOTO CAPTION:
At the Northeast Organic Farming Association's annual winter conference, Watershed Agricultural Council Communications Director Tara Collins (center) talks "dirt" with presenter Colleen Blacklock of Oneonta (left) and Pure Catskills member, Terry Hannum of South Kortright. The Council sponsored the event and sent six Pure Catskills Buy Local campaign members on scholarship to the three-day event in Rochester, NY. Over 900 people attended the farming convention addressing sustainable agricultural practices.

The purpose of the Watershed Agricultural Council 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, the WAC seeks to enhance both business profitability and environmental stewardship.  It works through partnerships with 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 federal and foundation sources.  The WAC is an equal opportunity employer and provider. 
 
For more information, visit www.nycwatershed.org.
 
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START: Mar. 11, 2009
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SUMMARY: Local farmers share stories, knowledge and insight at organic farming conference.

RELEASE AND QUOTES CONTACT: 
Communications Director
(607) 865-7090 x226
(607) 643-5148 cell
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PLEASE CONTACT:
Terry Hannum
(607) 538-1836
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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.