Agriculture Career Day




Event Details

Date

May 10, 2023

Time

9am-4pm

Location

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755

Host

Cornell Cooperative Extension Cattaraugus County & Catt County Ag Society

Eric Clayson
716-378-5241



Take the opportunity to meet with local ag businesses who are looking for individuals with the enthusiasm and willingness to work!

Open to High School Juniors and Seniors.

The general public is also encouraged to attend.

Free for all attendees and booth participants!

Farm equipment & feed dealers; Milk haulers; logging companies; local farms; and more!

For more information or to sign your company up for booth space please contact:
Eric Clayson - Cattaraugus County Ag Society
716-378-5241

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County
716-699-2377



Ag Career Day Flyer (PDF; 199KB)


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