Join us at the first-ever Hudson Valley Cut Flower Conference. This event is dedicated to advancing the flower-growing industry through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prepare to dive into a day filled with expert discussions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance your agricultural practices and business strategies.

Conference Agenda

• 9:15 – 9:45 AM: Registration, Welcome, and Introductions
• 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Four Seasons of Flower Growing: Winter Tulips & Flower Forcing for the Coldest Months
  Speaker: Jennifer Kouvant, Six Dutchess Farm
• 10:30 – 11:15 AM: Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Flower Growing Operations
  Speaker: Savannah Shelnutt, Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist, CCE Harvest New York
• 11:15 – 12:00 PM: Florist Perspectives: Key Needs When Sourcing Locally Grown Flowers
  Speaker: Cara Schmidt, Three Notch Florals
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
• 1:00 – 2:15 PM: Business Planning for Flower Growers
  Speakers: Steve Hadcock, Team Leader Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development, CCE Capital Area Program
  Jack Whettam, Hidden Acre Farm
• 2:15 – 3:15 PM: Making the Most of Microclimates on a Small Flower Farm
  Speaker: Samantha Ritter, Sea Change Farm & Flower
• 3:15 – 3:30 PM: Break
• 3:30 – 4:30 PM: Flower Grower’s Panel Discussion