Past Events
June 2025
Visit the Watershed Agricultural Council and Pure Catskills at the Meredith Dairy Fest June 7 (10am-5pm) and June 8 (10am-4pm). We will have a vendor tent of PC members and WAC participant farm and forest members. Pure Catskills members and WAC farms can attend as a vendor for free, but you must commit to both days of the event. To attend: Download and print the application: Vendor Application For general event information visit meredithdairyfest.com or contact: meredithdairyfest@gmail.com
Find out more »This class focuses on techniques for handling difficult trees. Topics covered include limbing, height measurement, segment calculations, wedging techniques and hinge placement. The felling is done against the tree’s natural lean and participants also limb and buck using techniques demonstrated in level 2. This class is eligible for 1 TLC CE Credit. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. This class will take place in the Catskills Region, exact location to…
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is holding its 95th annual Delaware County Farm Tour on Friday July 11th. The first stop will be hosted by Harmonie Farms (10790 NY-30, Downsville, NY 13755), the Mattson family, beginning at 11:00 AM. This third generation 175 cow dairy farm has long been adopted cutting technology and practice, and recent installation of robotic milkers, Robotic feed pusher and upgrades to the freestall barn are the latest advancement on this farm. The farm is…
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2025 ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE Join us! For more information contact: Kaitlin Haynes, 607-865-7090 ext. 270 E-mail: Khaynes@nycwatershed.org
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Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. This class will take place in the Catskills Region. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
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Sunny Alp Farm is a 100% Grass-fed Organic Dairy. This walk will feature how the farm successfully uses pasture for the primary feed source during the grazing season. The farm milks about 50 cows on about 140 acres. Topics to be covered include: Paddock layout, sizing, and rotation Forage Quality & Quantity in relation to herd feed needs Fencing, lanes, and water Grass and other plant identification Registration Deadline: September 16, 2025, Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 510-7050…
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Sergeant Benjamin Emery, NY State Trooper with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit will lead a discussion on farm truck/trailer safety. Come with your questions, leave with knowing how to comply with the law. Rules & Regulations, enforcement When is a CDL required How to avoid common shortcomings Registration Deadline: September 24, 2025, Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 510-7126 or kmh19@cornell.edu
Find out more »Avenza Maps can enhance the planning and implementation of BMPs, and help ensure sustainable and effective timber harvest operations. Learn how to navigate using Avenza, create data and put it to use in a practical field exercise. This class will be taught by WAC foresters and representatives from the Northeast Master Logger Certification Program. To register call Heather Hilson at 607-865-7790 ext. 119
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With the long history of implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) on farms, much has been learned about their effectiveness as well as best practices to make operation and maintenance efficient & effective. Come ready to discuss your experiences with the following BMP’s: Fencing systems for pastures Watering system including spring tank, pipelines, and hydrants Cattle lanes, access roads, and stream crossings Water wagon Registration Deadline: September 25, 2025, Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 510-7126 or kmh19@cornell.edu
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Join us for this FREE immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. This workshop is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of forest carbon programs and how they fit into broader conservation and management goals. You’ll gain insight into climate-adaptive forest management practices, the ecological benefits of carbon storage and sequestration, and the financial incentives that these programs can offer landowners. The workshop will begin inside and finish outdoors with…
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