2026 Farm Business Management Retreat
The 2026 Farm Business Management Retreat for Cornell and CCE educators will take place September 14-15, 2026 at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY.
Event Details
Date
September 14 - September 15, 2026
Location
White Eagle Conference Center
2910 Lake Moraine Road
Hamilton, NY 13346
Cost
Full Retreat : $150.00
(addl attendee $150.00 ea.)
Includes lunch and dinner Monday, breakfast and lunch Tuesday, and lodging at the center Monday night.
Single Day - September 14, 2026 : $75.00
(addl attendee $75.00 ea.)
Includes the two meals for one day of the retreat
Single Day - September 15, 2026 : $75.00
(addl attendee $75.00 ea.)
Includes the two meals for one day of the retreat
Host
Cornell Farm Business Management PWT
Colin Hostetter
315-379-9192 ext. 427
email Colin Hostetter
2026 Farm Business Management Retreat

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Farm Business Management Retreat. Please keep the following information in mind as you register.
When: September 14th-15th
Where:
Pre-Retreat (optional): Monday, September 14th 10-11:30am Green Empire Farms, 1856 W Elm St, Oneida, NY 13421. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to ensure the tour starts on time.
Retreat: Noon to Noon September 14th-15th White Eagle Conference Center, 2910 Lake Moraine Rd, Hamilton, NY 13346.
Registration Options:
Full Retreat: $150.00 Includes lunch and dinner Monday, breakfast and lunch Tuesday, and lodging at the center Monday night.
Single Day: $75.00 Includes the two meals for one day of the retreat
Please indicate on your registration if you have any food allergies.
If you have any questions reach out to one of the organizers.
Colin Hostetter
Desiree Keever
Lucas Smith
Raevyn Saunders
Event Pre-Registration Form - Online
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