Event Details
Date
April 7, 2023
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Nearby road address: 1350 County Rd 1 (Pine Island Turnpike)
Westtown, NY 10998
Host
Orange Co Soil & Water, CCE Orange Co., Harvest NYJenna Walczak
518-791-1888
email Jenna Walczak
2023 Hudson Valley Farming Series Field Day: Floodplain Benches on the Wallkill River in Orange Co.
April 7, 2023Restored floodplains limit the amount of flooding after extreme storms. Join Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District and CCE Orange County to see a restored floodplain along the Wallkill River.
Location
Farm road GPS coordinates (recommended): 41.316931, -74.491216
Nearby road address: 1350 County Road 1 (Pine Island Turnpike), Westtown, NY 10998
This event is hosted by Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District, CCE Orange County, and CCE Harvest NY.
Announcements
New Produce Auctions in NYS!
Two new produce auctions are now open in New York State, bringing the total number of auctions to 10! See the new map of produce auction locations across the state and contact information.Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Accepting Applications
Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens. CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge.The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Technical support and education for participating growers will be provided by the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2025 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.