Registration Open for November 12 Farm-to-School Workshop

OSWEGO COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will host a farm-to-school workshop Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., according to a release from the organization.

The educational program begins with a tour at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski. Attendees will then meet at Stefano’s Pizzeria in Mexico, where light refreshments will be provided and Extension educators will discuss the New York State Farm-to-School Program. Farmers are encouraged to attend to learn how to sell their products to local schools.

Joshua Vrooman, agriculture community educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, will discuss the importance of building a local food economy and the role local school districts and farms can play.

Lizzy Cooper, farm-to-school coordinator with Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, will discuss the specifics of the state program and how it benefits farms, school districts and students by increasing the quantity and variety of local foods served in K-12 schools.

Time will be available for questions and networking. Registration is available online.

For more information, contact Joshua Vrooman at [email protected] or 315-963-7286 ext. 200.