Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County invites farms, food-based businesses and agricultural businesses to join them on Friday, February 23rd, as we hear from a variety of presenters on NYS grant and low-interest loan programs for farms & food-based businesses for who have been in operation for more than three years.  

Presenters at this session will include:

• USDA:·Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service & Soil & Water Conservation District
• USDA Rural Development (Value-Added Producer, Meat Processor Expansion, etc...)
• USDA Ag Marketing Service (Farmers Market Promotion Program, Local Foods Promotion Program, etc...)
• NBT Bank
• Farm Credit East
• NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
• NY Farm Viability Institute (Beginning Farmer & NY Grown & Certified)

This is a great opportunity to learn about the options for accessing financing, conservation programs, and other resources to grow your farm and/or food-based business!

The cost to attend is $30/farm and pre-registration is required. Coffee and pastries will be available in the morning and a lunch will be provided. All questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. 

Register here.