GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NOW OPEN! The Economic Viability Micro Grants Program is now accepting applications. This program supports NYC Watershed farm and forest businesses with up...
Our Mission
To promote the economic viability of agriculture and forestry, the protection of water quality, and the
conservation of working landscapes through strong local leadership and sustainable public-private partnerships.
Our Footprint
The Watershed Agricultural Council works with hundreds of farm and forest landowners in the NYC Watershed. Together, with our program participants, we have an expansive Conservation Footprint in the region.
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Upcoming Events
November 2025
This class is one of the three core classes required to become Trained Logger Certified. These classes are also offered by local schools, hospitals and fire departments. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
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Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)\ helps producers identify management opportunities that can result in added profits to your bottom line. BQA raises consumer confidence in beef through creating awareness of Beef Farmers commitment to proper management and adoptiom of techniques that ensure a safe quality beef supply. 9:30 – Presentation on Beef Quality Assurance 10:30 – Understanding Drug Labels Exercise 11:30 – Chuteside Activities including Injections Register by November 6 with Kim Holden at (607) 510-7126 or kmh19@cornell.edu or this link:…
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Current research shows many benefits to raising dairy calves in well managed pairs or small groups with full social contact. Dr. Jennifer Van Os, UW Wisconsin, will share her findings and provide you with the tips to make it work on your farm Sanitation of feeding equipment is a critical component to keeping calves healthy. Meghan Moody will demonstrate best techniques to truly clean equipment and will use a luminometer to demonstrate how clean the equipment actually is. Morning: Hobart…
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Clean Sweep 2025
DELHI, NY, August 20, 2025- Every year, regional partners for clean water and a healthy environment host a community hazardous waste collection day, known as...
June 2025 News
JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH June is National Dairy Month, and here in the NYC Watershed and Catskills, we’re proud to offer some of the finest...
