Welcome to the website of the Agricultural Economic Development program. This website is a great source of information and resources for both farmers and consumers. Agriculture producers will find a wealth of information to enable their farming enterprise to be economically viable, to continue to provide Washington and Saratoga Counties with beautiful "working landscapes" and locally grown products to the greater community. Consumers will find information about how to buy locally, where to buy locally, agricultural tours and the contributions agriculture makes to our communities.
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Hudson Valley Agricultural Leadership Forum (HVALF)
Hudson Valley Agricultural Leadership Program
The Hudson Valley Agricultural Leadership Forum (HVALF) is a leadership program to provide a platform for agricultural producers and professionals to develop and expand their leadership abilities and understanding of the food and agricultural industry in the Capital District area and New York State. Through a series of workshops, participants will be educated and provided the tools to enable them to effectively communicate and influence local lawmakers and the media about the importance of the agricultural industry. Participant’s skills and knowledge will be enhanced in the areas of communication, networking, running meetings effectively, agricultural policy, and demographic trends and economic impact for the food and agricultural industry.
Click on “Programs” under the Farmer Resources listed above for more information and an application. Applications are due November 8, 2010 for the 2010-2011 class.