Event Details

Date

April 17, 2015

Time

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

NYS Grange
100 Grange Place
Cortland, NY 13045

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Heather Birdsall
607-753-5222

Pre-Registration Deadline: April 15, 2015

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Cortland County Agri-Economic Development Mini Conference-For All Farm Sizes

April 17, 2015


Your Farm Business: The Least Thought of Side Should be the Most Thought of Side!  This free workshop is being provided to help you develop and promote your agricultural enterprise!  Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Steve Hadcock will share ideas on various business management practices, risk management, business structures, taxes and regulations for any size farm or business that will assist you as your farm or business grows and changes.  Participants are welcome to bring farm or business displays, literature, brochures, business cards etc. for networking while enjoying local foods provided by Dasher's Pub.  Pre-Register online or by calling 607-753-5078.

Ag-EconMiniConf (PDF; 1095KB)


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