2023 Agriculture and Food Business Outlook Conference
Event Details
Date
January 20, 2023
Time
9am-3pm
Location
Cornell University (Stocking Hall)
Host
Michelle Cranston
607-255-1585
email Michelle Cranston
Morning Session
Agenda:
9-10 am 2023 US Economic Outlook, Steve Kyle, Cornell University
10-11 am Situation and Outlook for the New York Farm Workforce, Richard Stup, Cornell University
11-11:15 am Break
11:15-12:15 pm Greenhouse gas mitigation and monetization opportunities for dairy, Sara Place, Colorado State University
12:15-1 pm Lunch
Dairy
1-2 pm 2023 Dairy Market Outlook, Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin
2-3 pm Dairy Policy Outlook: Farm Bill and FMMOs, Chris Wolf, Cornell University
Afternoon Fruit and Veg
1-2 pm Situation and Outlook Report for Fruits and Vegetables, Brad Rickard, Cornell University
2-3 pm Grape, Wine, & Ornamental Situation and Outlook, Jie Li, Cornell University
About the Conference
Description
New York agricultural leaders learn about the short-and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy, grains and feed, and horticultural products.
By attending, you will:
- Better understand critical issues facing agriculture in New York and the Northeast
- Learn about the near-term outlook for major New York commodities
- Interact with fellow leaders of the vibrant New York agricultural industry
Audience
Industry leaders, agribusiness professionals, policymakers, educators, and farm managers.
Instructors
Dyson School faculty and other experts.
Teaching Format
Presentations by experts followed by questions. Breakout sessions in the afternoon.
Conference Contact Information
Michelle Cranston
mmc292@cornell.edu
607.255.1585
General Questions Contact
Email: dyson.lgp@cornell.edu
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