This fine annual event brings together about 150 people with shared values about food and agriculture for an affirming meal. Presentation by our engaging, practical speakers Click here for more information about this year's Harvest Dinner. Ag Economic Development Tour of New York City. Visits to various direct marketing venues, from farmers' markets to large retail and specialty outlets showcasing the range of opportunities. Emphasis on produce and value-added food products, plus visits to the Flower Market, ethnic outlets, and specialty stores.
Tour begins with bus pickups in the Hudson Valley.
7 PM, A free lecture by ecological grass-based livestock farmer and animal scientist Jim Hayes. Free and open to the public. Kansas grazier Kenneth King is proposed keynote speaker. Topics to include farm diversification, low-stress animal handling, holistic management, and maximizing returns. Inc. Sponsored by NYS Asso. of County Health Officials.