GRANT DEADLINE TOMORROW

The Agricultural Environmental Innovation Demonstration Program (AEIDP) is a one-time competitive grant opportunity supporting farms interested in demonstrating innovative equipment and technology that improves air and water quality, strengthens farm operations, and generates practical lessons for other farmers.

The program is administered by the Watershed Agricultural Council and funded by the New York State Office of the Attorney General.

To learn more click here. Application deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026.

WAC CONSERVATION EASEMENT ROUNDTABLE EVENT

Join the Watershed Agricultural Council for an informative roundtable to find out if an Agricultural Conservation Easement or Forest Conservation Easement right for you.

Friday, March 13

12:00–2:00 PM (lunch included)

Hamden Town Hall, Hamden, NY



Learn more about:

• How Agricultural & Forest Conservation Easements work

• Eligibility and Acquisition Process

• Conservation Stewardship

Conservation Easements provide equity to landowners to support:

retirement planning, land transfer, infrastructure improvements, and more.

Who should attend:

Farmers, forest landowners, and landowners who lease land for farming in the NYC Watershed.

Click here to see if you are in the NYC Watershed.

Find out more about eligibility here.

RSVP / More info:

rmorgan@nycwatershed.org

607-865-7790 ext. 120

PORTABLE BRIDGE TRANSPORTATION, INSTALLATION OR RENTAL

Did you know that the WAC Forestry Program has funding available to assist with the transportation, installation and/or rental of portable bridges when installing bridges on stream crossings in the New York City Watershed?

Current rates for the transportation, installation or rental are:

·   $1,423.91 or,

·   $2,531.38 for TLC and/or Master Logger Certified Loggers

Call 607-865-7790 and ask for the forestry department with any questions, or for more information.

WAC PARTNERS WITH FARM BUREAU DELAWARE COUNTY

The Watershed Agricultural Council and our local chapter of Farm Bureau have partnered to support our farming families. To join the local chapter of Farm Bureau in the West of Hudson Watershed, contact Barb Hanselman at 607-287-1141 or email farmerswife_00@yahoo.com. For more information click here.

JOIN PURE CATSKILLS BY MARCH 2ND!

Join Pure Catskills to be listed among 330+ farm and forest businesses in the 2026-2027 Guide to Pure Catskills Products by March 2nd.

Basic Membership $45:

• Pure Catskills membership is available to farm and forest-based businesses, restaurants, local producers and artisans, and farmers’ markets throughout Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster Counties in New York State.

Supporter $50:

• A “Supporter of Pure Catskills” is available to businesses that don’t produce a product or sell local products, accommodations, and organizations supporting our mission to improve the economic viability of the local community, sustain the working landscapes of the Catskills and preserve water quality in the NYC Watershed region. Such as businesses outside of the Watershed working with Pure Catskills members, local businesses serving the watershed region.

Partner $50:

• A “Partner of Pure Catskills” is available to other nonprofit organizations supporting our mission to improve the economic viability of the local community, sustain the working landscapes of the Catskills and preserve water quality in the NYC Watershed region.



Click here to Join Now!

ECONOMIC VIABILITY INTERN

The Watershed Agricultural Council, a non-profit organization working to protect the NYC Watershed, while supporting farm and forest land uses, is seeking an Economic Viability Program Intern. The Economic Viability Program Intern assists the Economic Viability Program with Pure Catskills Guide deliveries, document archiving, membership relations and support, content development for various electronic and print media, event coordination and set-up, and creating outreach materials consistent with messaging of the Pure Catskills buy local campaign. To review qualifications and requirements, and to apply for this position, please click here: Economic Viability Program Intern

Salary: $17.82. EOE. Review of applications will begin March 11, 2026.

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT INTERNS

The Watershed Agricultural Council, a non-profit organization working to protect the NYC Watershed, while supporting farm and forest land uses seeks six (6) seasonal/temporary employees to perform various duties as part of the Watershed Agricultural Program (WAP). Five (5) of the positions will be Nutrient Management soil samplers who will perform the duties of soil sampling and data collection. One position will be a WAP Technical Intern who will perform the duties of Best Management Practice (BMP) installation, repairs and inspections. Other duties will entail Whole Farm Plan monitoring, soil sampling and BMP data collection. These are 10-week, 40 hour a week summer positions. Must have a dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job.To review qualifications and requirements, and to apply for this position, click here: Nutrient Management Interns 

Salary: $17.82. EOE. Review of applications will begin March 11, 2026.

SEASONAL WATERSHED FORESTRY EDUCATOR

The Watershed Agricultural Council is seeking a Seasonal Watershed Forestry Educator intern for summer 2026. The intern will assist with watershed forestry teacher trainings and landowner outreach in the Croton region of the NYC Watershed. The position will be based at our East of Hudson office in Patterson, NY, in Putnam County. To review qualifications and requirements, and to apply for this position, click here.

Salary: $19.47/hour, 35 hours/week plus mileage reimbursement for travel beyond regular commute distance.