Watershed Agricultural Council

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! We celebrated last night at South Kortright Central School’s trunk-or-treat. It was a great event with 38 themed trunks for the community’s children to visit!

A special thank you to our Head of Administration Kayla Henderson, who made our farm vision come to life! And in case you couldn’t tell, that was our Executive Director Ryan Naatz handing out candy 🎃👻🐷

10/16/2026

Nature lovers, landowners, and anyone interested in invasive species! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties and our partners on Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM–12 PM for an Invasive Species ID & Reporting Walk at Frost Valley Model Forest, managed by Frost Valley YMCA.

Led by John Thompson, Director with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership, this walk will teach participants how to identify invasive species and report observations using the free NY iMapInvasives app. Bring a smartphone, sturdy footwear, water, and dress for the weather. Free with a suggested $10 donation. Advance registration required. This program is a collaboration between the Catskill Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia-Greene Counties, the Rondout Neversink Stream Program, and the Watershed Agricultural Council.

https://www.catskillinvasives.com/events/2026/10/24/invasive-species-id-reporting-walk

10/15/2026

It was the perfect day for our annual Agricultural Program tour! We visited Lucky Dog Organic LLC in Hamden, NY and ClarkDairyFarms in Delhi, NY. Both farms are longtime program participants with multiple Best Management Practices implemented to protect water quality. Both farms are also Agricultural Innovation grant recipients. Lucky Dog showcased their new electric tractor, and Clark’s discussed their new interseeder for cover crops, drone, and yield monitor. It was a great day for regulators, partners and committee members to see the important work being done in the region! 🥬🐮🚜💧

10/08/2026

Staff had a great afternoon exploring the Walton Pond today! Thank you Nick for having us 🍂

10/08/2026

"This grant has given us the opportunity to expand our marketing reach within our community. It has been used to spread the word of Huntersfield Ministries in a way that we haven't been able to before." — Huntersfield Ministries

WAC Marketing Grant recipient for maple syrup packaging and logo and label design.

For more information on the grant categories, eligibility, and application, visit: https://ow.ly/c8xc50ZQcYk

10/02/2026

Some fun on the farm in the Catskills this fall! 🌽

10/01/2026

These girls are making this gloomy day in the NYC Watershed a little brighter 🍂🐮 | 📷: Camberly VanValkenburg

10/01/2026

"The grants are helpful for agricultural sustainability."—Sunshine Mountain Farm

WAC Marketing Grant recipient for new farm signage and website.

For more information on the grant categories, eligibility, and application, visit: https://nycwatershed.org/economic-viability/

09/30/2026

The Watershed Agricultural Council, a non-profit organization working to protect the NYC Watershed, while supporting farm and forest land uses, is seeking an Easement Program Stewardship Specialist. The Stewardship Specialist stewards assigned conservation easement properties and projects and ensures that landowners are following the terms and conditions of their conservation easements. This position works under the direct supervision of the Easement Program Stewardship Coordinator. To review qualifications and requirements, and to apply for this position, visit: https://nycwatershed.org/current-openings/

Salary range: $55,000-$60,000 depending upon experience. EOE. Review of applications will occur as received.

09/27/2026

Calling all equestrians! Check out our educational offering this fall with our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County 🐴

Registration Link: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=HorseWorkshopOctober2026_212