Want to take advantage of some of the upcoming events and webinars that could help you with your food or farming business? This winter at Cooperative Extension in St. Lawrence County an online ag and food producers academy will be offered to farmers and producers to enhance marketing and business skills. Read to learn more and in the meantime check out other upcoming opportunities happening this fall.
Winter Ag and Food Producers Academy: Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County
The Ag and Food Producers Academy will be offered during the winter to aid producers in marketing and development strategies to elevate their business. Participants will get to personalize this learning experience by choosing from a menu of topics such as social media management, e-commerce, and improving business viability. Join your fellow entrepreneurs along with Cornell Cooperative Extension, GardenShare, and other Specialists for this interactive online skill-building opportunity. Check online as new information is being added.
Read more HERE
New York Small Scale Food Processors Association (NYSSFPA) in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
Starting October 5th, a three-part series that provides you with the information you need to take your business ideas into reality. Suitable for farmers, chefs, and food entrepreneurs in learning the building blocks to run a successful food business.
Learn more HERE and Sign-up HERE.
National Farm Viability Conference
Featuring an array of virtual programming, the conference will bring together professionals in the fields of farm and food business planning, financial planning, agricultural financing, crisis management, farmland conservation, agricultural market development, and food hub management. Participants will have the opportunity to network, learn from industry leaders and other professionals in their fields, and develop new knowledge and skills. This online conference starts October 1st and runs through the end of the month.
Must register to participate, there is a cost to attend but scholarships are available. Learn more HERE
ATTRA Sustainable Online Events
Promoting Your Farm & Engaging with Customers at the Farmers Market. This free webinar takes place on October 5th from 1 – 2pm (EST).
Registration is required, Sign-up HERE
For assistance navigating marketing practices for your farm or food business, reach out to: Lauren Olson Extension Local Foods Marketing and Development Educator, lko22@cornell.edu or 315-379-9192
Lauren grew up in neighboring Vermont exploring and loving the green mountains and vast landscapes. Her undergraduate degree made her appreciate the communities that surround local foods and a Master’s Certificate in Food Studies from the University of Southern Maine made her want to pursue a career in the food system. In 2021 and 2022, she was the Local Foods Marketing and Development Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.