Public Funding Sources: for NYS Livestock Slaughter and Processing Facilities - Webinar
Event Details
Date
January 27, 2022
Time
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location
Online Webinar - Zoom
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramDana Havas
607-391-2664
email Dana Havas
Date: Thursday, January 27th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost of Attendance: Free
Register here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6yVwJOXCZgS8NJc
Current and potential NYS livestock slaughter and processing business owners run and manage high-demand small businesses and often don't have the time, capacity, and/or know-how to find and apply for public funding sources. This limited capacity makes it difficult for members of this business community to take advantage of opportunities that arise which would help them gain access to vital funds that will ultimately improve our state's processing capacity.
In this webinar, we will cover topics that will help current and potential livestock slaughter and processing business owners and managers prepare for, identify, and apply for public funding sources.
Topics will include:
- What is needed to apply for and administer funding
- How to work with a grant writer and local economic development organizations on your application
- How to identify and access public funding sources, which will include a list of grants applicable to the NYS processing industry
Speakers include:
- Gio Holmquist, Director of Industry Development; Agribusiness, Distribution Centers, Cyber & Homeland Security Empire State Development
- Myron Thurston, CCE Oneida Food Supply Chain Marketing Specialist
- Elizabeth Higgins, Ag Business Management/Production Economics Specialist with the regional Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Pre-registration is required by going to https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6yVwJOXCZgS8NJc or by contacting Dana Havas at (607) 391-2664 or dmh353@cornell.edu.
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If your farm experienced any sort of damage, please reach out to any of the folks listed below (or all of them). The more impact information that is collected, the greater the likelihood of a disaster declaration which can bring vital emergency support and awareness. The CNYDLFC Team will continue to collect detail and submit to NYSDAM and the EDEN network.
Reporting Weather Related Impacts (For your home or farm business)
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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.
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