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Oswego County Farm-to-School Workshop

• Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Bringing Local Farms and School Districts Together

Over the past few years, farm-to-school programs have grown across the state as school districts and agricultural producers share a common goal: to increase student access to local foods while strengthening local economies.

The NYS Farm-to-School program works by school districts purchasing a higher percentage of food from local farms and in return, receiving a higher reimbursement from NYS Ag & Markets. By selling to local schools, agricultural producers are introduced to a steady market that could provide year-round sales. This, in turn, can help build greater farm resilience and a strong local economy. The NYS Farm-to-School Program is a win for everyone: students, farms, school districts, and the local economy.

This workshop will provide an overview of the components of the NYS Farm-to-School Program, including how schools purchase food and how producers can get more involved. The guest speaker will be Lizzy Cooper, Central NY Farm-to-School Coordinator with Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, a team that focuses on Growing New York's Farm and Food Economy. Cooper helps work with producers, community partners, and school food authorities to increase the quantity and variety of local foods served in K-12 schools and institutions in the region.

There will be time for questions and networking between farmers and school district employees. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is required. 

Fee

None

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/farmtoschool_235

Location

CiTi BOCES
179 County Route 64
Mexico, NY 13114

Last updated April 18, 2025