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Community Supported Agriculture

Get connected with one of these local farms and receive a weekly delivery of fresh produce beginning this spring! 

Learn more about how CSA memberships work from Local Harvest or the Robyn Van En Center.


Cochecton Center/Multiple Locations, Sullivan County
  • Gorzynski Ornery Farm
  • Pick up at multiple locations in Sullivan County
  • Optional addition of dairy share from Tonjes Farm Dairy in Callicoon
  • Contact John at (845) 252-7570 or gorzynski@citlink.net

Cooperstown,Otsego County
  • Susquehanna Valley CSA Project
  • Big Sky Farm
  • Pick up in Cooperstown
  • Optional addition of egg, meat and cider shares
  • Deadline for registration is May 1st
  • Contact Vali or Marybeth at (607) 638-9016 or mvargha@wpe.com

Deposit, Delaware County

Ellenville/Multiple Locations, Ulster County

Harris, Sullivan County

Hamden, Delaware County

South Cairo, Greene County
 

Call for vendors!

Bethel Farmers' Market at Kauneonga Lake, now in its 4th year, is accepting applications for their farmers market.  Producers of locally grown food, providers of dairy, poultry or fish and crafters/artisans are invited to contact us for an application.  Market operates on Friday afternoons from July 10th through September 4th.

Email neversinkgal@yahoo.com or call (845) 985-2425 for more information.



Members in the News

Numerous members were featured in New York Magazine last week.  This Weekend Escape Plan featured restaurants, inns, retailers and ideas on a fun winter weekend in the Catskills.


 
Upcoming events


Financial Opportunities for the Agriculture Industry in Sullivan County"
March 3rd,  11 am to 2 pm
 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County
64 Ferndale-Loomis Road
Liberty, Sullivan County

Organized by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Sullivan County Division of Planning and Environmental Management, this agricultural workshop will appeal to both farmers and the general public.  Attendees will learn how to protect and promote agriculture through agricultural easements, the Purchase of Developments Rights program, and buying locally.  Presenters will be from DHC, the Open Space Institute, CCE of Sullivan County and the Watershed Agricultural Council.
 
Beaver Dam Brook Farm and Dutch's Tavern and Restaurant are providing local food free for attendees. 

For more information or to register for the event please contact Melinda at (845) 807-0535 or nyland@delawarehighlands.org 



Beef Producers Group Meeting
March 11th, 6:30 pm
Andes Hotel
110 Main Street
Andes, Delaware County

Still considering joining us for the Beef Group next month?  Be sure to register by next week!  It's a great chance to meet your neighbors and grow your beef business.  More details are here. 

To register, contact Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090.



Build a Farm Website in a Few Hours
March 25th, 9 am to 12 pm
Delaware County eCenter
5 1/2 Main Street
Delhi, Delaware County
Fee:  $10/person, $15/couple

Forget learning those web programming languages. If you know how to work a computer and create Word documents, you can create your own website. Develop an effective website that is easy to build and easy to maintain.

View full press release here. Get a copy of the registration form here.

For more details or to register, contact Janet Aldrich at (607) 865-6531 or email jla14@cornell.edu




Be sure to Get in the Guide by April 15th!


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

GOOD FOOD. CLEAN WATER.
Pure Catskills is an economic initiative of the Watershed Agricultural Council. WAC is funded by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal, foundation and private sources. WAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.