Public Funding Sources: for NYS Livestock Slaughter and Processing Facilities - Webinar




Event Details

Date

January 27, 2022

Time

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location

Online Webinar - Zoom

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Dana Havas
607-391-2664



Date: Thursday, January 27th

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost of Attendance: Free


Register here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6yVwJOXCZgS8NJc


Current and potential NYS livestock slaughter and processing business owners run and manage high-demand small businesses and often don't have the time, capacity, and/or know-how to find and apply for public funding sources. This limited capacity makes it difficult for members of this business community to take advantage of opportunities that arise which would help them gain access to vital funds that will ultimately improve our state's processing capacity.
In this webinar, we will cover topics that will help current and potential livestock slaughter and processing business owners and managers prepare for, identify, and apply for public funding sources.

Topics will include:
- What is needed to apply for and administer funding
- How to work with a grant writer and local economic development organizations on your application
- How to identify and access public funding sources, which will include a list of grants applicable to the NYS processing industry

Speakers include:


- Gio Holmquist, Director of Industry Development; Agribusiness, Distribution Centers, Cyber & Homeland Security Empire State Development

- Myron Thurston, CCE Oneida Food Supply Chain Marketing Specialist

- Elizabeth Higgins, Ag Business Management/Production Economics Specialist with the regional Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program


Pre-registration is required by going to https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6yVwJOXCZgS8NJc or by contacting Dana Havas at (607) 391-2664 or dmh353@cornell.edu.




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