Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, in collaboration with the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Farm Service Agency, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be sponsoring a free workshop for agriculture producers on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The four agencies that serve the farmers and residents in Oswego County will be hosting the 7th Ag Agency Awareness Day. This program is primarily geared towards beginning farmers and other agricultural producers who are looking for information on how to improve or expand their agriculture business. Federal and NYS programs will be discussed, including some cost share programs.
There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required by Friday, March 29, 2024. Lunch will be provided free for those who preregister, courtesy of CCE Oswego and the Soil & Water Conservation District. The event will be held at Stefano’s restaurant located 3273 Main St, Mexico, NY 13114. This event is partially funded by the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance. For further information, please contact Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Community Educator, at jwv33@cornell.edu or 315-963-7286 ext. 200.
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