Please visit Publications & Resources to download a copy of the New York Economic Handbook and PowerPoint presentations from the December 2008 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.

Date and Location

December 8, 2009; 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.

Conference Agenda

9:00 a.m.: REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
Entrance to David L. Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall

PLENARY SESSION
David Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“New and Accomplishments in the Department of Applied Economics and Management.” Dr. Loren Tauer, Professor and Chair, Applied Economics and Management (AEM), Cornell University.

“Current Situation and Outlook for the National Economy.” Dr. Steven Kyle, Associate Professor, AEM, Cornell University.

The Agricultural Economy in an Uncertain Financial and Regulatory Environment

“Financial Uncertainty: What it Means for the Agricultural Economy.” Dr. Brent Gloy, Associate Professor, AEM, Cornell University.

“The Future of NY Agriculture in the New Carbon Constrained Economy.” Dr. Antonio Bento, Associate Professor, AEM, Cornell University.

12:30 p.m.: LUNCH

CONCURRENT SESSIONS
(Note Locations)
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

SESSION A
David Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall

• Introduction and Welcome by Dr. Wayne Knoblauch, AEM
• Grain Outlook by Dr. William Tomek & Dr. Todd Schmit, AEM
• Outlook for Dairy Markets and Policy by Dr. Andy Novakovic, AEM
• “Implications of the Farm Worker Fair Labor Practices Act for NY Agriculture.” Thomas Maloney, Sr. Extension Assoc, AEM

SESSION B
145 Warren Hall

• Introduction and Welcome by Mr. Brian Henehan, AEM
• Fruit & Vegetable Situation and Outlook Examining Consumer Response to Various Food Labeling Approaches by Dr. Bradley Rickard, AEM
• Grape, Wine, & Nursery Situation and Outlook by Dr. Gerald White & Dr. Miguel Gómez, AEM
• Overview of Horticultural Production and Marketing Activities in Ontario, Canada by Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Ontario, Canada

Registration Information

Registration Info
Registration Form
Register online with credit card

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.

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

Carol Thomson at 607-255-5464 or cmt8@cornell.edu.

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