2024 Agriculture & Food Business Outlook Conference
Event Details
Date
January 19, 2024
Time
9am - 3pm
Location
Stocking Hall at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
The Cornell Dyson School hosts the 2024 Agricultural and Food Business Outlook Conference this Friday, January 19, 2024, in Stocking Hall on the Ithaca campus. New York agricultural leaders will 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
Full agenda (including Zoom links)
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