Please visit Publications & Resources to download a copy of the New York Economic Handbook and PowerPoint presentations from the December 2007 conference.

Description
New York agricultural leaders learn about the short- and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy and horticultural products.

In addition to the outlook for the agricultural markets and the general economy, this year's conference will explore the theme of improved market access for New York farmers. The opening session will examine emerging trends toward demand for local and regional food systems, and emerging marketing and business opportunities in more distant markets. The theme of this portion of the program is Market Access for NYS Producers: Local and Long Distance Dimensions.

Date and Location
December 9, 2008; 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; David L. Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Kennedy Hall lobby.

Registration Information
The discounted registration fee is $65 if postmarked by November 30, 2008. Registrations postmarked after November 30 will be $80.

The registration fee for Cornell and CCE staff is $30. Please indicate on the registration form an appropriate account number to bill. The fee for emeritus faculty and media personnel with valid ID is waived.

To pay with a check: Please use the conference registration form. Please make checks payable to Cornell University. Do not send cash.

To pay with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover): Please register at this secure web site: http://www.acteva.com/go/outlook

Registration packets will be available on the morning of the conference. Registration confirmations will not be mailed.

All registrations will receive one copy of the New York Economic Outlook Handbook, which is published in conjunction with the conference. Extra copies of this publication may be requested on the registration form.

We are again planning to run a live video stream of the morning session on the internet. Details will be posted soon.

Audience
Industry leaders, agribusiness professionals, policymakers, educators, and farm managers.

Instructors
Applied Economics and Management faculty and other experts.

By Attending You Will
• Better understand critical issues facing agriculture in New York and the Northeast
• Learn about the near-term outlook for major New York commodities
• Interact with fellow leaders of the vibrant New York agricultural industry

Teaching Format
Presentations by experts followed by questions. Commodity breakout sessions in the afternoon.

Contact Information
Linda Putnam at 607-255-8429 or ldp2@cornell.edu.

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