Members in the news: Delaware Phoenix Distillery

Congratulations to Cheryl Lins of the Delaware Phoenix Distillery in Walton on her recent feature in the New York Times. Check out the full-length article and great photos: “A Unique Spirit, and So Is Her Absinthe” or visit the distillery webpage for more details.

Beef Marketing Tour photos

Nearly 50 farmers came out for our Beef Marketing Tour on December 4th. Three beef operations in Columbia County, NY shared insights on their experience in direct customer sales, farmers’ markets and livestock sales.

Dan Gibson of Grazin' Angus Acres in Ghent speaks to the crowd on the importance of educating customers about your products.

The sunsets over the egg mobiles on the Grazin' Acres.

Here, Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Angus (far right) in Ghent speaks about his barnyard management practices.


Bruce and Justin Conover discuss the integration of pork in to their beef marketing at Sir William Angus in Craryville.

A great guide to local holiday gift giving!

The Mountain Eagle newspaper in Stamford has posted a great guide for local holiday gifts in the Catskills region. Have a look at ideas for wool products, general stores and outings!

Trailer Talk Picnic videos

Counter Wine Bar and Bistro in New York City has posted a series of videos from this summer's Trailer Talk Picnic series.

Videos feature Joseph Lennon of Slow Food Upper Delaware River Valley, Trina Pilonero of Silver Heights Farm Nursery and numerous other neighbors from the Catskills region.

Head over to their You Tube Channel for the series.

Eeling on the Delaware

Heron's Eye Communications in Pennsylvania headed out on the Delaware River to learn about the centuries-old tradition of eeling on the river using a weir and lots of physical stamina! Take a look!

Beef Marketing Tour, December 4th

Join us for an outing to three beef farms in the Hudson Valley. Each farm is located in Columbia County and each takes their own spin on marketing. We’ll learn about direct sales to customers on the farm and at the farmer’s market, restaurant and retail sales and cattle sales. Meet up locations include Delhi, Stamford and Windham. A Liberty meet up location will also be arranged if there is sufficient interest.

We will start out the day at Sir William Angus in Craryville. The farm is operated by Justin and Bruce Conover. The Conovers raise registered Angus and hogs and sell their products on the farm as well as to restaurant and retail buyers. Registered cattle are also available for sale. Next, we will visit Trowbridge Angus in Ghent. Operated by Phil Trowbridge and family, this farm is known for their cattle sales throughout the region. Finally, we’ll stop at Grazin’ Angus Acres just up the road in Ghent. Dan Gibson grass feeds and finishes his cattle and sells at farmer’s markets, on the farm and to buyers.

The registration fee for the day’s transportation and lunch is $15.

Please contact Leslie Deysenroth at ldeysenroth@nycwatershed.org or (607) 865-7017 to register.

Michael Shuman presentation

Over 100 community members attended a recent presentation by Small Mart Revolution author Michael Shuman. Organized by Farm Catskills with support from Pure Catskills and other regional businesses, Mr. Shuman discussed the importance of local businesses to a receptive Delhi audience.

Amy Kenyon of Farm Catskills introduces Mr. Shuman to the crowd.

The audience at the American Legion hall in Delhi.