4th Annual Hudson Valley Textile Project Summit
Event Details
Date
July 30, 2021
Time
9am - 4pm
Location
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
Meeting Room 6
Albany, NY
Host
A gathering of farmers, makers, designers, manufacturers, educators, and others interested in strengthening NYS's textile supply chain.
Keynotes by Clara Parkes, founder of The Wool Channel and author of six books including the New York Times bestselling Knitlandia, and Cecilia Nelson-Hurt, motivational speaker on knitting and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. Detailed agenda to be posted by mid-July - keep checking www.hvtextileproject.org. Parking information is also on the website.
In-person Summit Registration Fee ($30/person for current HVTP members) covers speakers fees, facility rental and meals (no outside food is permitted in the space, gluten-free and vegan options available). Participants are responsible for their own parking charges. The state-mandated limit to number of people allowed to attend was lifted to 300, but all safety protocols at the time of the event will be enforced. The Summit will also take place on Zoom; and there is no cost to current HVTP members to register to attend virtually. Proof of vaccination - either NYS Excelsior Pass or CDC vaccination record card, is required to attend in-person. You may email a copy of your card in advance to hvtextileproject@gmail.com
There are a limited number of scholarships available for Summit participation. To apply, send an email to hvtextileproject@gmail.com with a statement of interest. Emerging textile industry professionals and young and beginning fiber farmers are encouraged to apply, as well as members of traditionally under-represented communities.
If you are not currently a member, then you will need to join as part of your Summit Registration. Hudson Valley Textile Project, Inc. (a NYS non-profit corporation) dues are $75/year. There are many member benefits in addition to the annual Summit Registration. See details on www.hvtextileproject.org.
This year's Summit will also feature a Member Makers Market where up to 30 participants can set up a 1/2 table (tables provided) display of materials, designs, products and services for wholesale or cash-and-carry retail to other participants. There is no charge. Sign-up when you register - first come, first serve.
Dairy
Livestock
Forages
Grains
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New York State Fiber Conference
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Theme for this year: Quality Matters
Announcements
Cash Rent and Custom Harvest Survey
To date, there is limited information available about rental rates and fees for crop harvesting. Farms can use this valuable information for their farm business planning to help improve decision making and profitability.Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!
MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.
How do I join?
Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.
While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.
If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.