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

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