The Long Island Agricultural Forum (Ag Forum) returns for its 34th year to Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus in Riverhead on Thursday and Friday, January 8 and 9th. This two-day conference will include topics focusing on the interests of Long Island’s agricultural and horticultural industries. All growers and dealers in these industries are encouraged to attend. The Forum provides the opportunity to keep up-to-date on the latest issues and technology, as well as to accrue important pesticide recertification credits.
Registration is $30/person; after January 2, 2015, the registration fee will be $45/person. For more information or a registration form, call Linda Holm at 631-727-7850, ext 341, or visit www.ccesuffolk.org for the complete schedule. If more than one person from a farming operation attends, the first person will be charged $30, and each additional person will be charged $20. This offer expires January 2.
The General Sessions will offer a legislative update and address current issues facing the agricultural industry, such as right to farm within the state’s ag districts’ program; the federal H2A program, deer and birds: a review of current regulations and management options and Natural Resource conservation Service cost-share programs.. There will also be specialized sessions for Potato, Sustainable Agriculture, Greenhouse, Environmental Landscaping & Gardening, Vegetable, Viticulture, Tree Fruit, Livestock Management, Nursery and 2 special lunchtime sessions: Loan Opportunities: Farm Service Agency and NYSDOL Ag Recruitment System.
Download the REGISTRATION FORM and SHORT PROGRAM here or call Linda Holm at 631-727-7850, ext 341, or visit www.ccesuffolk.org.
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