4-H Agribusiness Career Conference

The 34th Annual New York State 4-H Agribusiness Career Conference will be held on October 28 and 29, 2010 at at SUNY Cobleskill and local agri-businesses. The conference is co-sponsored by NYS 4-H, the NYS Farm Bureau, and the State University at Cobleskill.

This career exploration conference is open to all youth ages 14 and over who wish to become more aware of opportunities with agriculture and also academic requirements for professional positions available in the various agri-business. It will feature mini-tours to farms and operations in the Cobleskill area as well as seminars, guest speakers and guided tours of the SUNY Cobleskill agriculture facilities.

Participants and chaperones will be staying at the Best Western Inn in Cobleskill, located at the eastern end of town on the north side of Route 7 (behind Burger King).

A participating fee of $85.00 per person (youth and adult) will include all overnight accommodations and meals. ( If a participant wishes to come for just one day, that is acceptable, but the cost of the program is the same.)

Registration (including fee) is due Monday, October 4, 2010.

Mini-Tour and Workshops
Speaking With a Vet
Guernsey Nursery (TreeFarm)
Sap Bush Hollow
Emanuel Horse Farm
Maple Hill Farm
Taravale Farm and Kennel
Sharon Springs Farm Equipment
Sweet Tree Farm
Milk Quality Lab
Schoharie Valley Farms

Campus Study Sessions
Agriculture Business
Plant Science
Bio-Energy Center
Aquaculture
Agriculture Engineering
Dairy Production
Livestock Studies/Meat Lab
Equine Studies & Thoroughbred Management

If you are interested in attending this trip, please contact the office for a registration form and more information.