Cows on pasture at Crystal Valley Farm, Halcott
NYC watershed cows on pasture
 
AWEP-NMCAUGUST 6th DEADLINE FOR NRCS INCENTIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM (AWEP-NMC)
Watershed landowners who are managing agricultural waste in Greene, Delaware, Sullivan, Schoharie and Ulster counties are encouraged to apply for a federal, nutrient management reimbursement program. To apply by the August 6th deadline, call (607) 865-7090. Read more here in the AWEP-NMC press release.
HHfilmSUMMER FILM SRIES AT HILLLTOP HANOVER 
Saturday, July 31, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Building F
Showing this evening will be The Truth Behind the Tap, Just a Lawn, and The Power of Community. Following the show, join East of Hudson Agricultural Program Coordinator Carrie Davis in a discussion about clean water and sustainability and what you can do to make a difference. Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided; open to the public of all ages. A second screening will take place in early September. This summer film series is hosted by the Friends of Hilltop Hanover and sponsored by the Watershed Agricultural Council with funding from NYC DEP.
The workshop offered at Siuslaw Model Forest is similar to this experience at Frost Valley in Ulster County.
ExploreSiusilawEXPLORE A FOREST
Wednesday, August 11 (rain date August 12) 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Pre-register by August 6
Cost: $25.00 per youth ages:  9+; bring your own bagged lunch
 
Spend a day in nature through this fun-filled exploration of the Siuslaw Model Forest.  Presenter Crystil-Lee Skoda, Extension Educator  will take the group on a nature walk and share tree identification and the wonderful gifts trees provide, scout for salamanders and more.  Snacks will be provided, but participants must bring their own bagged lunch. Since this program is outdoors, it will be dependent on the weather.
Whether you're raising ruminants now, or considering it in the future, meet with like-minds for a pasture walk at CMP Dorpers with owners Jeanand TimMcCumber. Sponsored by WAC and CCE of Delaware County, this Sheep & Goat Produer Group meets through the summer at area farms to learn how others are managing small livestock ownership and businesses. Contact Lara Shockey (607) 865-7090 to RSVP or read this recent press release for more details on this wateshed sheep & goat producer meeting.
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July 30, 2010
Yorktown Heights
Saturday, July 31
 
Ashland
Saturday, August 7
 
Sunday, August 8
 
Explore a Forest Agroforestry Resource Center & Siuslaw Model Forest, Acra
Wednesday, August 11
 
Grahamsville
August 13-15
 
Walton
August 15-21
Trained Logger Certification at NYS Woodsmen's Field Days, Boonville
August 20, 21, 22
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