Thankful, Nature Calling, Free Totes, Financial Audit & EV Strategic Plan, More

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Thankful

As we acknowledge all there is to be thankful for during this Thanksgiving holiday, we at the Watershed Agricultural Council are grateful for your support. Thank you for your participation in our water protection programs and buy local initiatives. Thank you for serving on our committees, on our board, and behind our collaborative partnerships. Clean drinking water, strong watershed communities, and profitable farm, food and wood businesses depend on our willingness to work together. Thank you for your dedication, commitment and friendship in working towards our common goals. For you, we are thankful.

Nature Calling: Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management Workshop, Clearpool Model Forest, November 16

Friday, November 16
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Charles Perrin Learning Center & Clearpool Model Forest, Carmel 10512

Learn about your backyard neighbors: deer, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks and groundhogs. Discover the best methods to contain these busy creatures, minimize landscape damage, and live successfully with them. Join us for the second workshop in an informative Clearpool Model Forest Adult Education Series addressing landowner concerns, woodland stewardship and critter management. To register, contact Chris Hendershot (845) 225-8226, ext. 605.

Economic Viability Strategic Plan

In keeping with our 2011-2014 Strategic Plan, the Council recently posted its Economic Viability Strategic Plan for moving regional economic viability to the forefront of our agenda. Working again with New York Council of Nonprofits, we gathered input from stakeholders and partners, Pure Catskills and Catskill WoodNet members, staff and board members to determine our role in promoting regional economic vitality of agriculture and forestry businesses. The region's future lies within our working landscapes and land conservation can be profitable. If you have questions about the Council's direction, proposed next steps and work plan, contact Executive Director Craig Cashman.

By the Numbers

We posted the Watershed Agricultural Council's financial audit 2011-2012 and the Auditor's report cover letter from certified public accountants Toski & Co., P.C., online for your review. If you have questions about the Council's audit, programmatic spending, or annual budget contact Finance Director Thomas Artale
(607) 865-7790, ext.105.

Tote-bag Worthy Holiday Items & Gifts

Gather up what's "Fresh From the Catskills" at holiday farmers' markets this month. The Pure Catskills campaign is working with regional outlets to help you stuff your holiday menus and stockings with farm-fresh goodies. Print off a coupon for free tote bag and get a jump on your holiday shopping at one of these featured locations:

Callicoon Farmers' Market (Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Catskill Harvest Market (daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Saugerties Farmers' Market (Nov. 18, noon - 4 p.m.)
Stamford Holiday Pop-Up Market (Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Buy fresh, go small and shop local with regional businesses this holiday season. Follow the Pure Catskills Facebook Page or tweet your holiday find on Twitter @PureCatskills.

Final Catskills CRAFT Meeting of 2012

Monday, November 19
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Berry Brook Farm
310 Henderson Hollow Road Roscoe 12776

Attend the Harvest Celebration at the farm of Eleanor Blakeslee-Drain to plan the 2013 CRAFT schedule. Bring a dish to pass! For more information: [email protected].

Of Interest

Article: The Empire State Strikes Back (Edible Manhattan)
Scholarships: NOFA-NY Winter Conference
Advocacy: Petition Congress to Pass the Farm Bill (National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition)
Article: Water Study Raises Issues (Capital Press)
Report: The Economic Cost of Food Monopolies (Food & Water Watch)
Article: Dairy Profit Teams Still Pay off for NY Farms (Madison County Courier)
Newsletter: Catskill Center Fall 2012

Kudos...To DEP and Delaware County Department of Public Works for sending crews down to NYC to help with Super Storm Sandy recovery efforts!

November 19, 2012

Thankful

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Council Financial Audit

Fresh From the Catskills

Of Interest

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UPCOMING EVENTS

NEW DAY & TIME: Watershed Wake-up Call Every other Friday at 7:15 a.m. WIOX Community Radio 91.3FM

November 15

Harvesting Opportunities

Hotel Albany

November 16

Wildlife Management

Carmel

November 17

Farm Catskills-Equity Trust Seminar

Delhi Elementary School

November 19

Catskills CRAFT Meeting

Roscoe

November 23-24

Christmas at the Creamery

Bovina Center

November 24-25

Holiday Showcase at Duke Pottery

Roscoe

December 1

Harvest & Holiday Forest Farmers' Market

Acra

December 6

Easement Program Committee Meeting

Walton

December 7

TLC Logger Education: Adult First Aid & CPR

Siuslaw Model Forest

Acra

December 8

Tracking & Winter Wildlife

Clearpool Model Forest

Carmel

December 8

Christmas on the Farm

Delhi

Many more events, events and workshops listed on the Pure Catskills home page and on the Council's event pages for agriculture and forestry.

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VISIT US ONLINE:

NYCWatershed.org

PureCatskills.com

CatskillWoodNet.org

You & Your Watershed (online teacher's resource)

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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.