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Making Value-Added Dairy Products Series

• Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Are you considering making a dairy product such as ice cream, cheese, yogurt, butter, or bottled milk? Whether you are a farmer with a herd thinking about diversification or looking to start a new food business using dairy, this series will help pave the way with resources and experiences.

Each of the 4 webinars will focus on a particular facet of developing and manufacturing dairy products. Every session will include a presentation, activity for the group, plus resources to learn more after each session including recorded conversations with other small NYS food entrepreneurs. Sessions 1-4 are webinars held on Zoom 6:00-7:30pm each Tuesday evening in February.

4 Online webinars, attend 1 or more as needed for your business

• Webinar 1: Foundations for Success (Led by Center of Excellence)
  • Basic Business Steps
  • Start-Up Support Ecosystem
• Webinar 2: Farm Business Management (Led by Colin Hostetter, Farm Business Management Specialist)
• Webinar 3: Dairy Processing Fundamentals (Led by Center of Excellence)
  • Fluid Dairy Processing & Regulations
  • Exploring Value-Added Dairy Options

• Webinar 4: Marketing and Distribution

  • Featuring farmer and entrepreneur experiences
    

Session 5: In-person, Saturday, March 1st, approx 10am-3pm

• Tour three varying operations located in Lewis County plus enjoy locally sourced lunch and conversation. Session 5 will have a separate registration available in February.

Instructors

The instructors for this course include specialists at the Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture in Geneva, as well as Cornell educators, such as Colin Hostetter Farm Business Management Specialist for the Tri-County Regional Ag Team.

What should I expect in the online classes? Each online class will include a presentation from the instructor covering new material as well as an activity and period of Q and A. Participants will gain perspective on the questions to ask to make important decisions to adapt their business. Every session will introduce new resources and goodies for entrepreneurs to use as they improve their businesses. 

Are there resources beyond the webinars available? Yes, many! In addition to the workshop recordings and access to the slides, course participants will gain access to specially developed resources such as spreadsheets, video conversations with NYS food entrepreneurs, and more.

Can I attend just one session? Participants can attend every week to experience the entire course OR simply participate in the session that is most useful for them. Click below to sign up for any or all of the four online sessions.

Does this registration include the field trip? The final event of the class gives participants a chance to tour three varying kitchens plus enjoy locally sourced lunch and conversation. This costs $15 and requires a separate registration. The registration is separate so that learners from across NY can participate in the webinars, but may not be in driving distance of St. Lawrence County to take advantage of the field trip. This RSVP sign-up will become available after the programming begins.

This programming is made possible with funding from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant.

Fee

$30, total for entire series

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=saycheese_240

Last updated December 20, 2024