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April 2025

April 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED 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. This class will take place in the Catskills Region, exact location to be determined closer to the day. Preference is given to loggers in the NYC Watershed Region, and those participating in our programs. Will be located in the Catskills…

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April 11 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street
Walton, NY 13856 United States

This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 ext. 119 to register.

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April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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One event on April 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm

The recent price of eggs has many of us thinking about adding layer hens to our operations or starting up a small flock.  This workshop will help you understand the commitment and risks to help you set yourself up for success.  Basics of Small-Scale Layer Production Incorporating Biosecurity into your operation Eggs – sales, cleaning, and regulations This program is being put together by Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Delaware, Sullivan & Ulster Counties. Call or email Kim Holden by April…

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April 25 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street
Walton, NY 13856 United States

This training covers wildlife habitat, timber harvest planning, soil and water quality protection, and other topics. This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified.  Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.

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April 25 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SUNY Delhi Farm, 1020 Arbor Hill Road
Delhi, NY 13753 United States

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County and SUNY Delhi are collaborating to provide a certification on using the FAMACHA technique to estimate Barberpole Worm burdens in small ruminant animals.  We will start with a comprehensive presentation on parasite biology and current parasite control strategies.  Participants will learn how to prepare and fecal sample for analysis using the microscope.  Bring your own sheep or goat fecal sample. Class concludes with practicing FAMACHA technique on live sheep and goats. To Register call…

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April 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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One event on April 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm

The recent price of eggs has many of us thinking about adding layer hens to our operations or starting up a small flock.  This workshop will help you understand the commitment and risks to help you set yourself up for success.  Basics of Small-Scale Layer Production Incorporating Biosecurity into your operation Eggs – sales, cleaning, and regulations This program is being put together by Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Delaware, Sullivan & Ulster Counties. Call or email Kim Holden by April…

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May 2025

May 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This class focuses on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor setting, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced. 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 be located in the Catskills Region. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.

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June 2025

June 7 @ 10:00 am - June 8 @ 4:00 pm
Meredith Dairy Fest, Honest Brook Road
Meridale, NY 13806 United States

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

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June 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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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July 2025

July 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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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