Ag Solutions Networking Expo Feb 18

COBLESKILL — Regional farmers, rural landowners, and aspiring agriculturalists are invited to attend an Ag Solutions & Networking Expo designed to focus on the topics and issues that are important to the agricultural community in our region. The Ag Solutions & Networking Expo will be held on Tuesday, February 18th from 9 am- 4 pm at the Institute for Rural Vitality (in Prentice Hall) at SUNY Cobleskill. Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties, the Schoharie County Farm Bureau, Schoharie County’s Agricultural Development Specialist, SUNY Cobleskill's Institute for Rural Vitality, and NYSERDA/National Grid are collaborating to offer this event which is free to attendees from the agricultural community.

The goal of this event is to bring the regional agricultural community together to network and connect farmers to opportunities, solutions and new ideas. Attendees can interact with exhibitors and vendors at the Expo, enjoy a free networking lunch which will feature an update on NY State's agricultural legislative issues by the NY State Farm Bureau’s public policy team, and participate in two break-out sessions. Planned break-out sessions include: Clean Energy Solutions for Greenhouses & CEA; Value Add and Product Development; Going Green: Renewable Energy Support for NY Farms; Farm Diversification; Succession Planning/Farm Transition; Local Ag Issues; Waterway Issues; and Agritourism. 

Pre-registration is required by February 11th via this link: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/AgNetwork 

There are also still opportunities for sponsors, vendors and agricultural support organizations to support and exhibit at the EXPO. Exhibitors will have access to a table space central to the meeting space on the second floor of Prentice Hall, and will be recognized through Expo advertising and during the event. For information on sponsorships (suggested starting at $50), exhibiting sponsors (suggested starting at $150), and break-out session sponsors (suggested starting at $250), or for more information about participating in this event, please contact Steven Smith at sesmithfarmmgtllc@gmail.com or (518)207-7112 or Deb Pernat at pernatdg@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5537 with any questions.

The Mohawk Valley Region Clean Energy Hub, also known as Smart Energy Choices - Mohawk Valley, is one of 12 Regional Clean Energy Hubs in New York state. Smart Energy Choices - Mohawk Valley is a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego and Schoharie Counties. The Hub deploys Energy Advisors to help residents and businesses in the Mohawk Valley make informed energy decisions and carry out energy saving projects. For more information about the Hub or to be put in touch with a local Energy Advisor, visit mohawkvalleyenergychoices.org/meet-our-team.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.  Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties offices if you require an accommodation.