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Listening Session at MVCC

The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District (MVEDD) invites you to join a Listening Session Feb 28, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

SUNY Cobleskill is launching a new Dairy Processing Microcredential Series!
Offered free of charge, the series is open to any interested individual

Apply for the Beginning Farmer Boost Program by February 9!

The Center for Agriculture Development and Entrepreneurship reminder: Apply for the Beginning Farmer Boost Program by February 9!

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Read the timeless classic, A Visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the…

Mohawk Valley Featured Farms: Your Farm Highlighted

Our goal is for people to get to know the many local Mohawk Valley Farms and connect farmers and consumers in the Mohawk Valley region.

Mohawk Valley Nonprofits: The Importance of Year-End Giving

Support Mohawk Valley nonprofits with year-end gift! Your year-end gift can truly make a tremendous impact in your community!

Mohawk Valley Today is participating in Giving Tuesday

Support Mohawk Valley Today this Giving Tuesday to help us give back to communities and nonprofits in the region.

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: October 25-27

Here are the Featured Weekend Events for October 25-27 happening in Amsterdam, Cooperstown, Old Forge, Gloversville, and more.

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: October 18-20

Here are the Featured Weekend Events for October 18-20 happening in Broadalbin, Canajoharie, Cooperstown, Herkimer, Old Forge, and more.

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: October 11-13

Here are the Featured Weekend Events for October 11-13 happening in Gloversville, Canajoharie, Amsterdam, Cooperstown & Herkimer, and more.

Tag Archive for: Schoharie County

Ag Solutions & Networking Expo

Ag Solutions & Networking Expo

The Ag Solutions and Networking Expo takes place beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2024 at SUNY Cobleskill Prentice Hall located at 152 Albany Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Join us for a day of networking and collaboration tailored to farmers, rural landowners, and aspiring agriculturalists. The event is designed to focus on the topics that matter most to the agricultural community in our region.

Co-hosted by Schoharie Ag Development, New York Farm Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension, SUNY Cobleskill’s Institute for Rural Vitality, NYSERDA, and National Grid

Lunch Included

Register by Monday, February 11

Register Here

Ag Solutions and Networking Expo flier, image by Institute for Rural VitalityAgenda

Tuesday, February 18

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Vendor Set up
8:30 AM – Registration opens
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Vendor Expo Open
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Introduction/Welcome
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 1: Breakout Session – Choose between 4 concurrent sessions

  • 1a: Clean Energy Solutions for Greenhouses & CEA
    Gretchen Schimelpfenig, Executive Director, Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering(GLASE)
  • 1b: Going Green: Renewable Energy Support for NY Farms
    Guillermo Metz, Solar and Agriculture Senior Resource Educator, CCE Tompkins County
    Lauren Ray, Agricultural Sustainability and Energy Engineer, Cornell’s Pro-Dairy
  • 1c: Value Add and Product Development
    Mary Cool, Food Scientist, Institute for Rural Vitality

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Break

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM 2: Breakout Session Choose between 4 concurrent sessions

  • 2a: Secure the Future of the Family Farm for Generations to Come
    Laurie Bedford, Financial Consultant, NY FarmNet
  • 2b: Local Ag Issues Roundtables
    Steven Smith, District 9 Director , New York Farm Bureau & Caroline Myran, Agricultural Development Specialist, Schoharie County Office of Agricultural Business Development
  • 2c: Growing Agritourism: Free Resources to Promote Your Farm
    Cassandra Harrington, Executive Director, Destination Marketing and Visit Schoharie County
    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 2d: Diversification in Action: Real-Life Success Stories from the Farm
    Deb Pernat, Dairy Farmer

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch with NYFB Public Policy – Members of the NYFB public policy department will provide an update on the state’s agricultural legislative issues.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Networking and Vendor Expo

  • Network with vendors and speakers

For Questions and additional information please contact the Institue for Rural vitality at 518-225-5043 or email at

institute@cobleskill.edu.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.\

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

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Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.\

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

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Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.\

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.\

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.\

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

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Empire State Entrepreneur Expo

Empire State Entrepreneur Expo

The Institute for Rural Vitality welcomes its partner growers, producers and small businesses to the third annual Empire State Entrepreneur Expo beginning at 11:00 a.m. on May 2, 2025 at SUNY Cobleskill, Institute for Rural Vitality located at 152 Albany Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Empire State Entrepreneur Expo, image by Institute for Rural vitality

The public is invited to taste, try and buy food, beverage, and other products made by the small businesses and farms from the Mohawk Valley and beyond. The Expo will provide an opportunity for artisan, health, beauty and farm-to-table businesses to showcase their products to sponsors, buyers, and the community.

The Expo will showcase our participants, as well as local artisan, health, beauty, and farm-to-table businesses and their products to the community. Last year’s Expo featured over 100 value-added products, and 2025 is expected to be even bigger!

Admission is free for attendees.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series

LEARN SKILLS FOR A CAREER IN DAIRY!

The SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality is offering the Dairy Processing Microcredential Series beginning at 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 2024. The five sessions will take place over 5 days at SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Processing Center located at 120 Saratoga Avenue, Cobleskill, NY.

Dairy Processing Microcredential Series, image by SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality

The Dairy Processing Microcredential Series is offered free of charge, the Series is open to any interested individual, including under-employed, unemployed, refugees, and others. This program empowers participants for immediate employment, supports the resurgence of dairy production, and meets the demands of a growing agribusiness sector.

This initiative, supported by New York State’s Workforce Development Grant programs, focuses on delivering pre-employment safety and sanitation training essential for the dairy industry. The program encompasses seven microcredential courses, totaling 38 hours of training over five days, covering vital topics such as milk quality, dairy processing, animal care best practices, manufacturing standards, and more.\

Wrap-around services, including childcare, transportation, and ESL language support, will be offered to all participants.

The hands-on learning experience takes place in SUNY Cobleskill’s $1.4 million Dairy Processing Center, which is certified by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.

Dates are March 7,8,14,21, and 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For questions and additional details please contact the Institute for Rural Vitality at 518-255-5043, or email at institute@cobleskill.edu.

Apply today at Dairy Processing Microcredential Series.

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