Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County and the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program for the 2nd annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School and Trade Show.  For full event details and registration options go to http://tinyurl.com/2016-Grain-School. 
 
Come learn from respected experts and experienced farmers:

·   Learning from the Vermont specialty small grains boom - Dr. Heather Darby, University of Vermont
·   Specialty/smaller scale grain drying and storage innovations - Peter Martens, PM Farms and Lakeview Organic Grain
·   Decoding Malt Barley Quality: An insider’s perspective - Aaron MacLeod, Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage
·   Demystifying Distilling: The secondary grain market you didn’t realize you probably needed - Joel Elder, Quinta Essentia Alchemy
·   Update on crop insurance for small grain crops - Sarah Johnston, NYS Dept. of Ag and Markets
·   Making grains work on 115 acres with dry beans, soybeans, and clover - Ben Gleason, Gleason Grains
·   Making grains work on 280 acres with turf, hops, and corn - Gene L'Etoile, Four Star Farms
·   Managing Grains that will be Used for Seed: testing, weeds, and diseases - Aaron Gabriel, CCE Capital Area Ag. and Hort. Program
 
3.5 CCA credits approved and 1 DEC credit requested in categories 1A, 21 and 10
 
Registration Fee:  $40 per person. Catered lunch is included. 
 
Trade Show:  A trade show will be held throughout the event - limited space so please register early.  There is a $25 vendor fee – vendors must also pay event registration fee.
 
Registration deadline: February 1.   Register early, space is limited, and we need a head count!   To register and for printable flyer go to http://tinyurl.com/2016-Grain-School.  Sorry-no refunds; if you cannot attend, please have someone come in your place. 
 
For more information or help registering contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 ext. 311 or email cad266@cornell.edu.
 

Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.  Please call  845-340-3990 if you have special needs/accommodations.