OCTOBER 2020
2020 VIRTUAL AG TOUR
Due to Covid-19 and the restrictions on group gatherings, the Watershed Agricultural Program is proud to present our Annual Ag Tour virtually this year. Please join us as we tour Walterna Farm in Grand Gorge, NY, and learn and learn more about Nutrient Management, Precision Feed Management and Cover Crops. Click here to read more.
CLEAN SWEEP 2020
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 24th 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 all NYC Watershed farms. Due to scheduling conflicts, Clean Sweep will be held on December 4th for farms and December 5th this year for household waste. Register online today!
FRESH FROM THE CATSKILLS: PUMPKINS
Be sure to pick up a local pumpkins and gourds for all of your autumn decorations and/or fun family carving activities this year! Whether it’s at a farmstand, pumpkin patch or farm store, our Pure Catskills members offer something for everyone! Visit us online at www.purecatskills.com to find a location nearest you!
CORONAVIRUS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2 (CFAP 2)

A second round of this program is being offered from USDA’s Farm Service Agency and will accept CFAP 2 applications from September 21 through December 11, 2020.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), will provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to absorb some of the increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The application and a payment calculator are available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. Apply online here.
 
Applications will be accepted through December 11, 2020.

More Information
To find the latest information on CFAP 2, visit farmers.gov/cfap or call the Delaware County FSA Office at 607-865-4005 Ext 2.

Check the fact sheet here.

For more information on any of our programs, visit nycwatershed.org