Focus on Middle School & High School Counselors
FFX is an immersive experience designed to educate counselors about the more than 300 ag-related careers and their pathways along with the skills that students need. Attendees will explore a wide range of careers involving science, technology, engineering, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and mathematics that enhance production agriculture throughout New York State. This includes going on diverse farm tours in the area, access to leaders in the food and farm industry in New York, meeting with representatives of various post secondary education options, plus classroom resources to take home valued at over $50.
Costs for all meals, accommodations and workshops are covered for accepted attendees. Attendance is limited to 35.
Registration deadline is July 1, 2024.
You can apply online by clicking on register button or complete PDF FFX Application and email back to Lbeach@nyfb.org
We eat every day and every day can, and should be a learning experience!
The Food & Farm Experience is an annual summit for conversations about, and making connections with, the people, the technology, and the policies associated with the agricultural and food industries. It is a 2-day agricultural encounter meant to expose participants to New York State's excellence in agriculture. Their learning experience is maximized by introducing them to farming and food experts plus on-location farm and facility tours. The Experience includes a full reception and dinner featuring many local agricultural products and is attended by local and state dignitaries, as well as representatives from many non-traditional agricultural industry areas.
Needless to say, the food during the event is uniquely all produced in New York!
Taking place in October, the Food & Farm Experience puts attendees' feet on the ground and follows the steps that agricultural products take on the journey from farm to fork. They will receive high-quality materials and other resources that provide them easy reference and access to the core of New York State's agriculture and food industries.
Each year The Food & Farm Experience features:
Informal interactive sessions with 25 to 35 target group members
An attendee roster that includes 2-3 individuals who are actively engaged in farming. These farmers both share experiences and learn from the other attendees by interacting directly throughout the scope of the program.
Open conversations that allow the participants to enhance their understanding of food and farming. They will connect on all levels, providing networking opportunities and links to the industry that feeds them in so many ways.
Meals, accommodations and workshop materials are covered for all registered attendees.
