Beginning Farmers’ Workshop

by Contributor | September 5, 2024 12:02 pm

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be hosting a free beginning farmers’ workshop held on Thursday, September 26^th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the county extension office located at 3288 Main Street, Mexico, NY.

Presenters will be Kellie Greene, Senior Business Advisor from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County. Kellie will be introducing the Oswego SBDC, talk through the basics on how to start an agriculture business, and discuss some of the key factors of running a successful small business. Joshua will provide a short overview of the cooperative extension system, including some of the educational resources available to beginning farmers.

There will be plenty of time for questions and networking. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is required. Please go tohttps://thatscooperativeextension.org/events/2024/09/26/beginning-farmers-workshop[1] or scan the QR code. For further information, please contact Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Community Educator, at [email protected][2] or 315-963-7286 ext. 200.

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 Oswego County office if you have any special needs. For more information, please call 315-963-7286 or go online to www.thatscooperativeextension.org[3].

Source URL: https://oswegocountytoday.com/community/announcements/beginning-farmers-workshop/

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