There may not be much sprouting from the ground right now, but ideas, passion and inspiration can rise up now with a just little nurturing. Over the next three months, feed your soul with new information, renewed friendships, and re-inspired projects by attending one of the regional conferences or workshops that our Communications Director, Tara Collins, rounded up in a recent blog post. Each one offers knowledge in its own way, be it from technical experts, farmer experience, research trials, or tested innovative approaches. Many of these opportunities offer scholarships, ride and room shares, and volunteering exchanges, so you can get what you need at an affordable price.
We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming conferences, and invite you to Save the Date for the 2013 Farm to Market Connection being held again in Liberty in late March (see more details below). Best, Sonia Janiszewski Farm to Market Manager  | | Check out this video from the Farm to Market Connection 2011 |
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Save the Date
Mark your calendars for a day of networking and education about the most current topics in marketing. Gather with local food advocates from across the region and get your growing season off to the right start! Sunday, March 24, 2013 - CVI Building, One Cablevision Center, Liberty Program and registration details to be announced soon.
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Catskills Regional Agricultural Conference
January 18, 2013 - SUNY Delhi, Farrell Hall - 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $25 by January 14, includes local food lunch; $35 thereafter and at the door Focus Topics: Dairy - livestock - grazing - vegetables Register online. For more information, contact Kim Holden at 607.865.7090
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Market Opportunities
Pure Catskills has been receiving many requests for members' products. If you are able or interested in any of the following opportunities, please email us or call Sonia at 607.865.7090 x217!
- Squab or Pigeon (up to 2,000 birds per year)
- Eggs
- Chicken (whole)
- 100% grass-fed beef
- Cheeses (feta/chevre specifically)
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