Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, in collaboration with the Oswego County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Farm Service Agency, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be sponsoring a free workshop for agriculture producers on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The four agencies that serve the farmers and residents of Oswego County will be hosting the 8th Ag Agency Awareness Day. This program is geared towards aspiring farmers, beginning farmers and other established agricultural producers who are looking for information on how to improve or expand their agriculture business. Updates on Federal and NYS programs will be discussed, including some cost share programs. Amy Langner, Resource Soil Scientist for the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service will also be providing a soil health demonstration.

Lunch will be provided free for those who pre-register, courtesy of CCE Oswego and the Soil & Water Conservation District. There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required by Friday, March 14, 2025. The event will be held at Stefano’s Pizzeria located 3273 Main St, Mexico, NY 13114. This event is partially funded by the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance. For further information, please contact Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Community Educator, at jwv33@cornell.edu or 315-963-7286 ext. 200.