New York State Grown & Certified: How to Enroll & Access Grant Funds
Wednesday January 21st
11am-1pm
TASTE NY Building, 840 Front St, Binghamton

Are you familiar with the New York State Grown & Certified Program, New York State's farm and food branding program? This free program to join now features 17 commodities and agricultural products​:

At this program we will discuss the three certification criteria:

• NYS Grown/Production Status,


• Participation in a 3rd party food safety verification program, if applicable; and


• Participation in an environmental management program (AEM)

We will discuss resources available to help you meet these criteria, including:

• Good Agricultural Practices audit reimbursement program


• Soil & Water Conservation District (Agricultural Environmental Management Plan)


• Quality Assurance Programs


• Food Safety Trainings

We will discuss grant programs available once you enroll in the program:

• Cooperative Marketing Program


• ​Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Development Grant Program

Farms who attend will receive a copy of the application for their specific commodity as well as any other resources available. 

The cost for this training is $15pp which includes a light lunch​ and all handouts.

Any questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.