Past Events
April 2024
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 discussion 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. Register by April 24, 2024 by Calling or Emailing Kim Holden 607-865-7090, kmh19@cornell.edu
Find out more »May 2024
Hazards in forest industry equipment garages and on the job. Topics covered include: chemical hazards, compressed gases, tools, electrical safety, lifting and jacking equipment, tires, welding, avoiding accidental equipment movement, environmental concerns and personal protective equipment. This class is eligible for 1 TLC CE Credit. Call Heather at (607) 865-7790 extension 119 to register.
Find out more »June 2024
Sunday June 2 2024 | 10am – 4pm2121 County Highway 5, Bovina, NY FOOD, MUSIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND WORK, EDUCATION, SMALL BUSINESS, FARMING, AND ARTS” Visit the WAC booth at the Pink Street Festival! About the Festival “our family-friendly Pink Street Festival celebrates and promotes county local vendors, environmental and arts organizations, agriculture, education, and community.” Organized by Kidskill fund Hosted at Bovina Center Montessori School 2121 County Hwy 5, Bovina Center, NY 13740
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Visit the Watershed Agricultural Council and Pure Catskills at the Meredith Dairy Fest June 8 (10am-5pm) and June 9 (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 contact: meredithdairyfest@gmail.com
Find out more »July 2024
In Conference Room B 44 West Street Walton, NY 13856 Monday, July 15, 2024 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call 1-800- RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to make your lifesaving appointment today!
Find out more »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.
Find out more »September 2024
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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