StaCon25: NYFB State Annual Convention
StaCon25: NYFB State Annual Convention
Navigating Your Ag Future
December 2 - 4, 2025  ·  Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Navigating Your Ag Future is a premier gathering for New York’s agricultural community, designed to equip farmers, agribusiness professionals, and industry leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in an evolving landscape. Through insightful workshops, expert panels, and networking opportunities, attendees will explore key topics such as policy and advocacy, farm business management, emerging technologies, and the value of Farm Bureau membership. Whether you’re looking to adapt to industry changes, strengthen your operation, or shape the future of agriculture, this convention will help you chart the course for success.



Speakers

Kat Slye-Hernandez

Kat is a state lobbyist for the New York Farm Bureau. She represents farmers in front of the state legislature and executive on issues including: transportation, food policy, agricultural assessment, equine, and taxes.

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Schedule
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration required
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Professional development workshop for county Farm Bureau leaders
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Turning Stone offers a variety of dining options, from fine dining to quick bites! https://www.turningstone.com/dining
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Welcome Reception held on Tuesday, December 2 is for county boards and top sponsors to StaCon.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Maureen Ballatori : Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop by and meet the exhibitors!
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Matthew Eldred Esq., Harter, Secrest & Emery
Stop by the Expo to learn more
Myron Thurston, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
Jan Kirshenbaum and Andy Gilbert, NY FarmNet
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caroline Myran & Steven Smith, Schoharie County
Emma Swarthout & Kelsey O’Shea, ADANE
Joe Lawrence, Lewis County Farm Bureau
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Buffet
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
President Zippy Duvall, AFBF
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Dennis Higgins and Keith Schue
Robert Wright, Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau
Brandon Cunningham Lewis County Farm Bureau
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
NYFB Public Policy team: Renee St. Jacques, Kat Slye-Hernandez, Kyle Wallach, Ashley Oeser
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Last chance to meet with exhibitors in the Expo
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Plated Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NYFB Delegates set grassroots policy for 2026! More info can be found at https://nyfb.org/advocacy/policy-development
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
2025 Sponsors
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Distinguished Service Award

We are happy to announce the 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Eric Ooms

 

Eric Ooms has been a steadfast advocate for New York agriculture through his 16 years of service as Vice President of the New York Farm Bureau and as a leader on the Young Farmers Committee. A dairy farmer from Kinderhook, Eric co-manages A. Ooms & Sons Dairy Farm with his family, blending tradition and innovation on their 500-cow, 2,000-acre operation.

A champion for smart agricultural policy, Eric played a pivotal role in statewide legislative wins, including efforts to expand right-to-farm protections. His work with NYFB and the Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation has helped shape a stronger future for farms and farm families across the state.

Eric’s deep-rooted dedication to agriculture, public service, and mentoring the next generation of farmers exemplifies the spirit of this award.


Please join us at the Awards Banquet on Wednesday, December 3 as we celebrate his contributions to agriculture.

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Location: Turning Stone Resort Casino, , Verona, NY