Past Events
August 2024
Visit the Watershed Agricultural Council and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection at the 2024 Delaware County Fair! Stop by our tent on Tweedie Boulevard August 12-17th to learn more about our programs! For more information and a schedule of events click here.
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Harvesting corn at the correct moisture content is important for preserving this high value crop. The Watershed Ag Program Team, with help from Dairy One Forage Lab, will be testing corn to help farms predict optimum harvest dates. Farms should bring 5 stalks of corn from each field for testing. Dairy One will use NiR rapid testing to determine the dry matter content and the results will be available on site the same day. September 5th: Franklin Town Barn, Corner…
Find out more »Harvesting corn at the correct moisture content is important for preserving this high value crop. The Watershed Ag Program Team, with help from Dairy One Forage Lab, will be testing corn to help farms predict optimum harvest dates. Farms should bring 5 stalks of corn from each field for testing. Dairy One will use NiR rapid testing to determine the dry matter content and the results will be available on site the same day. September 5th: Franklin Town Barn, Corner…
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Tenfold Farm raises lamb, chickens, and pastured pigs on their 156-acre farm. Relatively new to farming, Sal is a member of a Beginning Shepherds Group and is participating in a season long study on pasture management and sheep health including parasite management. This walk will feature: Walking the pasture looking at paddock development, fencing, and grazing management for the sheep Summary of the pasture study to date (7 farms are participating) Looking at the poultry and pig enterprises Review of…
Find out more »Every year, regional partners for clean water and a healthy environment host a community hazardous waste collection day, known as Clean Sweep. Now in its 28th year, Clean Sweep provides a safe disposal venue by collecting chemicals and other materials which pose a threat to public health, water and environment. Clean Sweep is free to farmers in the eight watershed counties and free to all Delaware County household residents. Delaware County businesses, municipalities and county agencies are also invited to…
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Drone Farm Demonstration for Enhancing Forage Pasture Access by Control of Multiflora-Rose New Drone Technology can help manage agronomic situations like Multiflora Rose in challenging situations at an economically feasible cost. The afternoon will include: Presentation and discussion with Q&A Drone Field Demonstration How to Choose the correct chemical, timing and rates More possibilities on this new crop management tool Presenters: Milk Hunter– NYS IPM Field crops Coordinator Dr. Vipan Kumar-Assoc Prof of Weed Science Research Soil & Crop Sciences…
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Customer-Focused Marketing Workshop A few simple marketing tweaks can make a huge difference for selling meat direct-to-consumer. This event is being put on by ChopLocal and the Cornell Agriculture Marketing Program. Plan on attending this free workshop to learn how to simplify the meat buying process for your customers and boost your profits. Practical Marketing Strategies & Simple Technology Solutions – Katie Olthoff, Co-founder of ChopLocal Research results on customer spending at farmers markets – Matt LeRoux, Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research…
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West Wind Icelandics is a horse farm which offers Icelandic horse riding, lessons, and boarding services. This walk will feature how the farm successfully uses pasture for the primary feed source from April to December and how it uses pastured poultry to improve the pastures. 22 paddocks used in rotation for both pasture and exercise Use of pastured poultry system to improve soil fertility and health Short Tour of the horse barn and arena Please register by October 2 by…
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Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…
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Beef is a commodity product sold by weight. Multiple factors influence pricing structure depending on the market. Quality grade, yield grade, carcass fabrication, & meat color all play a role. Understanding what influences these factors is important. Presentations by Dr. Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK Beef Cattle Extension Specialist.Dinner at 6 pm, Presentations start at 6:30 pm. Calculating quality grade and yield grade Carcass fabrication and beef aging Consumer perception of beef color Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090…
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