“Each year, approximately 20 billion pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in the United States go unharvested or otherwise never enter the food supply. This...
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March 2019 ENews
On March 22, 2019 Congressman Delgado visited with WAC and partners to discuss current farming issues in the region. We are happy to announce that...
Press Release: Council Celebrates Success of Forest Conservation Program
Forest Conservation Benefits Communities, Industry in the New York City Watershed March 8, 2019- Walton, NY- In 2018, the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) launched its...
Additional Easement Program Meeting
Effectively Resolving Positions Regarding Dumping, Storage, and Application of Waste February 15, 2019 at 10 am Catskill Center, 43355 NY-28, Arkville, NY 12406 For more...
CDL TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY
CDL TRAINING FOR AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY Farm Owners and Employees Eligible for CDL Training Walton, NY– The Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of...
Agriculture: A Science-Based Approach to Watershed Management
The Watershed Agricultural Council has worked since the first pilot farms participated in 1991, to be a leader in an agricultural science-based approach to watershed...
Economic Viability: Enhancing the Profitability of Working Landscapes
One of the benefits of the Economic Viability Program is its ability to explore innovative methods for enhancing the profitability of the working landscapes of...
Forestry Easements: A Critical Role in Conservation
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program began in 1998, as a tool developed to protect participant farms with Whole Farm Plans from parcelization. Our approach to...