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Agricultural Tourism Conference 2026
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Friday, March 20, 2026,
9:00 AM -
1:00 PM
Workshops
for Farmers, Chefs, and Food Professionals to Strengthen Regional Food
Partnerships
Join us for a FREE half-day conference from 9am-1pm at The Arnold House.
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is required.
Track #1- Geared for chefs, restaurant
owners, and food service managers
Workshop #1:
“From Farm to Fork: How to Source Locally and Seasonally”
Teacher:
working with SUNY Sullivan Culinary Program
Topics:
- Understanding local farm production cycles
and seasonality
- How to build relationships with local farmers
- Ordering systems, delivery logistics, and
communication best practice
- Benefits of sourcing locally (marketing,
freshness, sustainability)
Partners: SUNY Sullivan
Culinary Program, Local Farms, Catskills Food Hub, Hudson Harvest
Workshop #2: “ Building a Local
Menu: Culinary Innovation with Regional Ingredients”
Teacher:
Shane Nollinger -Professional Chef and Restaurant Owner
Topics:
- Menu Planning around seasonal Availability
- Creative use of local ingredients
- Collaborating with farms for special events
or limited time menus
- Case studies form successful farm to table restaurants
Track #2- Geared
towards Farmers, food producers, and farm managers interested in selling to
restaurants, hotels and institutions.
Workshop #1:
“Ready for the Table: Wholesale Success and Food Safety form Farm to Restaurant
Sales”
Teacher:
Michelle Proscia, CCE Extension Specialist
Topics:
- Understanding the expectations of chefs and
hospitality buyers
- Wholesale pricing strategies and packing
standards
- Seasonality and crop planning for consistent
supply
- Food safety protocols and certifications
(GAP, ServSafe, FSMA)
- Delivery logistics, communication, and
invoicing best practices
- Building long-term relationships with chefs
and food service managers
Fee
FREE!
Register
https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248
Location
839 Shandelee Rd
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Last updated March 20, 2026