 THE DIRT DIVA:
Adrianne Picciano isn't fussy, the just knows how she likes her dirt: dark and rich, lots of texture. When she isn't working with Pure Catskills member Silver Heights Nursery in the winter, Adrianne goes elbow-deep into her passion: backyard farming and teaching others how to garden right. She's all about sharing knowledge, like these gardening tidbits:
Read, Learn, Take Notes: "The path I took was intensive, and I know most people can't work on a veggie farm. But they can get their hands on information. NOFA-NY has an annual conference with a great gardeners section; their website, www.nofany.org, provides lots of resources and talks the gardener's language. John Jeavons wrote "How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits (and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine." It's great for beginner gardeners and has lots of how to's and nerdy charts.
"Lastly, my favorite quote by Juliette DeBairacli-Levy says this: 'The garden is your teacher.' Take notes on what works and what doesn't. And listen to your elders; my grandparents always had great gardens."
BIOMASS GRANTS AVAILABLE :Our first round of biomass feasibility studies were so successful, we're doing it again! We're looking for large energy consumers (with buildings over 75,000 square feet) interested in exploring biomass heating options for their buildings. Preference will be given to projects addressing multiple-building heating loop or requiring year-round heat/process steam. Eligible facilities from Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester Counties should apply. Background information and an application can be found online; or call or email Collin Miller at (607) 865-7790, ext. 112. |
TWO NEWS FOR YOU: If tongue twisters aren't your style, maybe the latest news on the Catskill region's wood fiber industry is...sign up to receive the latest issue of the Catskill WoodNet eNews. Check out the debut issue of this monthly review of regional forest, wood-products and biomass information. 
www.purecatskills.com to register.
SAVE THE DATE: September 8-18 is pre-registration period for Clean Sweep 2009. Open to all watershed farmers (not just those in Delaware County), you can pre-reg by mail, phone or email. More information will be provided in next month's newsletter and on the WAC website. |
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August 1, 2009
Dirt Diva
Biomass Grant
New Newsletters |
Butternut Valley Summer Harvest Festival, Morris 8/13
Shepherds' Neighboring & Lunch at Faraway Farm, 8/30
River Fest
Sidney, Through 10/30
Meet the Farmer Dinner Series at Fable Restaurant, East Meredith thru September
Trailer Talk Picnic with Sabrina Artel, Various locations in Sullivan County, thru August
Dairy Farm Tours
Apple Pond Farm, Sullivan County,
Through August 2009
Kids' Cooking & Nutrition Series, Woodstock Farm Festival, 7/8 through 8/12, 5-7 p.m.
The Bees' Knees Cafe at Heather Ridge Farm, Preston Hollow
Through September |
OF INTEREST:
Driftless, a 7-minute interview with an Iowa farm family
Check out these online resources that address clean water, farming and more...
and how you've benefited from the WAC programs! |
| 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. | |
