Focus on Middle School & High School Counselors
FFX is an immersive experience designed to educate school counselors about more than 300 ag-related careers and the pathways that lead to them. Attendees will explore a diverse range of professions involving science, technology, engineering, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and mathematics - all of which support and advance production agriculture throughout New York State.
The program includes guided farm tours in the area, access to leaders in the food and farm industry in New York, plus classroom resources to take home valued at over $50.
All meals, accommodations and workshops are provided at no cost to accepted attendees. Space is limited to 35 participants.
Registration deadline is July 1, 2025.
We eat every day - and every day can, and should be, a learning experience!
The Food & Farm Experience is an annual summit designed to spark conversations and forge connections with the people, technology, and policies shaping New York's agricultural and food industries. This two-day immersive event showcases New York State's agricultural excellence through interactive sessions with industry experts, hands-on farm and facility tours, and firsthand encounters with the state's food and farming leaders.
Held each October, the Food & Farm Experience offers attendees a chance to follow the journey of food from farm to fork, while providing high-quality resources and materials for future reference about New York’s dynamic agriculture and food sectors.
Key Features:
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Informal, interactive sessions with 35 targeted participants
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2–3 actively engaged farmers joining the program to both share their insights and learn alongside attendees
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Open, thoughtful conversations that deepen understanding of food and farming, creating valuable networking opportunities and lasting industry connections
All meals, accommodations, and workshop materials are provided for registered participants.
