Boots in the Barnyard: Albano Farms
โThe water that comes off this farm is more valuable than the milk, because of how many people drink and need it in New York City.โ
Albano Farms. Stamford NY started as a large dairy farm and has diversified into beef, sheep, goats, timber and in 2020 they added a farm store. Learn about the Best Management Practices used to ensure that they protect water quality, the most valuable resource coming off the farm. Check out their new state of the art calf facility and learn how they intensely manage manure and crop production. Watch the video here.
Reserved Rights: Logging in the NYC Watershed
Learn about Forestry Best Management Practices being used while logging in the NYC Watershed. Follow Randy Kelly as he discusses the process he followed in coordination with WAC stewardship and forestry staff to sustainably harvest timber on his eased property. Watch the video to learn more!
Boots in the Barnyard: Clark Farms
Check out our newest Boots in the Barnyard video of Clark Farms!
Clark Farms is a fourth generational dairy farm in Delhi, NY. The farm was first purchased in 1907 and remained a traditional dairy until its recent addition of an on-site creamery. Kyle Clark and his father Tom own and operate the farm today.
Throughout the years Clark Farms has been a voluntary participant with the agricultural program at the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC). WAC has implemented various Best Management Practices like a manure storage, has developed a Nutrient Management Plan that the farm follows to earn Nutrient Management Credits, installed cover crops, liming, rotational grazing, and the farm is enrolled in the Precision Feed Management Program.
Boots in the Barnyard: Gladstone Farms
Fifth generation farmer and WAC Council Chair Wayland โBudโ Gladstone and his wife Suzanne own and operate Gladstone Farms in Andes, NY. One of the original ten pilot farms in the NYC Watershed Agricultural Program they have transitioned from dairy to beef. Learn more about the Best Management practices and Nutrient Management practices they are utilizing to steward their land and protect water quality for NYC consumers.
Boots in the Barnyard: Springdale farm
Boots in the Barnyard: Springdale Farm (Potter Family Ranch)
The Moody family has been farming in the NYC Watershed at Springdale Farm for over three generations. Learn more about their operation, how they have diversified and the Best Management Practices that have been incorporated into the daily life of their farm.