What’s happening with the Upper Susquehanna Coalition Ag Team
Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Resiliency, and Ecosystem Services Headline 2023 Watershed Forum by USC Correspondent and Grass Whisperer – Troy Bishopp Binghamton, NY---Whether you live or work within the Upper Susquehanna River Watershed and beyond, you’ll want to learn about the many perspectives that
by USC Correspondent and Grass Whisperer - Troy Bishopp CAZENOVIA, NY – Most people see dirt. The farmer sees a living soil of potential. Bill and Monica Cody take a stroll through the hay field with their five children. Photo courtesy of
By Troy Bishopp - The Grass Whisperer, Madison County SWCD On a picturesque fall afternoon, Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District Manager, Steve Lorraine led a tour of district directors and guests on a 2 hour tour of 3 dairy farms who
By Troy Bishopp - Grass Whisperer, Madison County SWCD Penn Yan, NY---After the 2020 historic drought in the Finger Lakes, area grazing dairy farmers are enjoying 2021’s robust growing season with plentiful moisture, heat and a return to pasture walks with an emphasis
Submitted By: Troy Bishopp Madison County SWCD Albany, NY---Earth Day 2021 received a helping hand from your family of New York and Pennsylvania Soil and Water Conservation Districts. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos once again recognized the
With remote learning and connecting so high on everyone's radar, the USC Outreach Team decided that developing more video outreach materials should be a team priority to increase our web presence. Despite social distancing and Covid-19 concerns, USC staff and partners
Submitted By: Troy Bishopp Madison County SWCD / USC Grazing Specialist Last month, we completed an organic 4 strand high tensile pasture system fence with a stream and pond buffer. The concern was providing enough shock value at this remote location to manage
Planning for our fifth annual Watershed Forum ground to a halt in early spring, leaving our planning committee at loose ends in the midst of a chaotic time. With so many working remotely, the group decided a virtual forum would make the most
By: Tioga County SWCD, Owego, NY, USC Member Streamside Conservation on a Local Farm What was the SWCD’s role in the project?: Tioga SWCD planned, sought grant funding and coordinated the implementation of the project. Project Description: This farm chose to enroll land
