COBLESKILL — The Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill presented its Third Annual Empire State Entrepreneur Expo on May 2, drawing a large attendance of community members looking to taste, try, and buy. Thirty-three (33) vendors that featured hundreds of products had the opportunity to increase the market awareness of their products and have the possibility of expanding their distribution coverage through distributors and retailers that attended the event.

Guests rated their favorite products, with awards presented to the most exceptional producers at the conclusion of the event.

Best in Show - Renamiya LLC

Best Beverage Product - B-Blossom Catering

Best Confectionary Product - Vêsucré LLC

Best Dairy Product - Dygert Farms Creamery

Best Fruit Product - Foreverly’s

Best Health and Beauty Product - Oops-A-Daisy Farm

Best Honey Product - Van Dale Farms

Best Meat Product - Brier Hill Farm

Best Condiment - Renamiya LLC

Best Vegetable Product - Hidden Pond Gardens

Best Alcohol Product - Gigantic Mozzarella LLC

The event was sponsored by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The Institute wishes to thank for their support and attendance: Senator Peter Oberacker, Schoharie County Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Federice, FuzeHub’s Director of Manufacturing Initiatives Everton Henriques, Taste New York, Whole Foods, and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.