Product development and marketing grant application now open!

Members of the Pure Catskills buy local campaign are encouraged to apply for the 2011 round of product development and marketing grants. Pure Catskills members include farms, retailers, farmer’s markets, restaurants and food-related organizations that support the local food system throughout Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster Counties.

Proposals will be accepted in two categories: Product Development and Marketing and Education. Applications are due May 20th. For full details, view the application materials. Questions regarding the application process will be accepted via email to Challey Comer at ccomer@nycwatershed.org until May 10th.

In 2010, 15 grants were awarded to implement diverse projects including livestock processing, farm to school initiatives and agritourism events.