Farm & Food Organizations
Delaware Highlands
Conservancy
PO Box 219
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
(845) 807-0535
info@delawarehighlands.org
A land trust working with landowners to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the upper Delaware River region.
www.delawarehighlands.org
Farm Catskills
Kate Ryan
87 Sal Bren Road - Suite 1
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 643-1724
amy@skatecreekfarm.org
Farm Catskills, Building Sustainable Communities in a Working Landscape: Our membership organization of farmers and concerned community members works to protect and promote agriculture by preserving Delaware County’s working landscape for the production of food, fiber and forest products. Visit www.farmcatskills.org to learn more about our efforts and membership.
www.farmcatskills.org
Jefferson Historical Society
Jefferson Town Hall
P.O. Box 34
Jefferson, NY 12093
The Jefferson Historical Society's mission is to collect historical artifacts, serve as a reference site and help educate the general public about the history, culture and folklore of the town of Jefferson and its environs. Visit us on Facebook, email us at: jeffersonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com.
Catskills CRA FT
(607) 865 - 7090
info@catskillscraft.org
This regional chapter of that national Collaborative Alliance for Farmer Training(CRAFT) offers ongoing networking and educational opportunities for beginning farmers. CRAFT provides the opportunities for beginning farmers to connect and learn from existing farmers who offer up their time, talents and experience to help prepare the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs. Visit our webpage for the 2011 schedule of farm visits and additional resources.
www.catskillscraft.org
Catskill Mountainkeeper
P.O. Box 381
Youngsville, NY 12791
(845) 482-5400
info@catskillmountainkeeper.org
By promoting economic revitalization, environmental protection and education, Catskill Mountainkeeper serves as a strong advocate for the protection and enhancement of the Catskill Mountains. Through a network of concerned citizens, we work to promote sustainable economic growth and the protection of natural resources essential to healthy communities.
www.catskillmountainkeeper.org
Center for Agricultural
Development &
Entrepreneurship (CA DE)
Chris Harmon, Executive Director
(607) 435-1685
Nicole E. Day, Director of
Programming & Communications
(845) 423-1743
Beth Rafter, Financial Manager
25 Elm Street, Oneonta, NY
(607) 433-2545
charmon@cadefarms.org
CADE is a non-profit, agricultural development organization serving farmers, cooperatives and agricultural businesses regionally. Established in 1991, CADE has worked to connect producers of specialty farm products to markets. CADE conducts research on agricultural opportunities and markets with the goal of building a thriving community-based local food system.
Northeast Organic Farming
249 Highland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-7166
info@nofa.org
NOFA-NY, Inc. is an organization of consumers, gardeners, and farmers working together to create a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and educations opportunities, we promote land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing. NOFANY brings consumers and farmers closer together to make high quality food available to all people.
www.nofa.org
Schoharie County Bounty
Michele Strobeck
349 Mineral Springs Rd
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 234-3751
michelestrobeck@co.schoharie.ny.us
Schoharie County Bounty is the agricultural economic development program working to assist farmers and agricultural businesses in Schoharie County. The Agricultural Marketing Specialist on staff works to promote Schoharie County’s farm and food producers, connect producers with market opportunities, and assists producers with identifying and applying for funding resources.
www.growsc.com
Slow Food Upper Delaware
River Valley
Jen McGlashan
PO Box 177
Callicoon Center, NY 12724
upderiva@gmail.com
We are the Slow Food Chapter for the Upper Delaware River Valley. Check our website for upcoming events. Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
www.slowfoodupderiva.org
Sullivan County Farm Network
Cindy Gieger (845) 482-5729
Sonja Hedlund (845) 482-4764
sullivanfarmnetwork@gmail.com
The Sullivan County Farm Network was founded in March 2010, by dairy, livestock, maple, honey and vegetable producers who value our farms and want to keep them productive. The Network works with local farmers and non-farming friends from all sectors of our community. Our mission is to increase farming activities in Sullivan County and to strengthen communication between those who grow food with those who consume it.
www.sullivancountyfarmnetwork.org
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