Becker Forum - Farm Labor: Times of Change - January 13
full-day session, includes lunch and refreshments.
Monday, January 13, Downtown Marriott Syracuse

2020 Empire State Producers Expo - January 14-16 
This annual show combines the major fruit, flower and vegetable associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for New York producers, as well as neighboring states and Eastern Canada. In years past over 100 presentations were given by Cornell Cooperative Extension personnel and highly regarded speakers from across the country. Panel discussions feature some of the top industry experts and growers in New York. Between educational sessions, attendees can visit the trade show featuring over 150 commercial vendors and non-profit exhibitors. A Great Opportunity at the Expo January 14 in Syracuse - A Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course at a Reduced Price!  Thursday January 16 includes 3 sessions covering Berries.

A Great Opportunity at the Expo January 14 in Syracuse - A Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course at a Reduced Price!
Come satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.' This one-day PSA Grower Training will improve your understanding of produce safety and get you pointed in the right direction when it comes to compliance with FSMA Produce Safety Rule. 
This is offered for the 1 day Expo registration price of $45, thanks to grants from the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets

Innovation is the Focus of the 2019 Empire Producers EXPO Berry Sessions
Innovation can be profitable, but challenging. Hear how you can grow your operation by considering new methods and continuing emphasis on customer satisfaction.  Join commercial berry growers from across the state on Thursday January 16th, 2020 for a full day of commercial berry education session at the Empire State Producers EXPO held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY. 

Register for all events outlined above at once & for hotel booking visit http://nysvga.org/expo/information/
Official Becker Forum & Empire State Producers Expo Hotel Information:

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
315.474.2424

Last Day to Book: Monday, December 16, 2019
Special group rate: $119 USD per night
Call and mention the "Empire State Producers Expo" Code, or book online: see link above

Becker Forum Schedule (PDF; 1539KB)

EXPO Schedule (PDF; 10391KB)

EXPO Schedule & Details - Fruit Only (PDF; 339KB)