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Food & Farm Experience: Cattaraugus County
October 16 - 17, 2025 · Ellicottville and Jamestown, NY
Focus on Middle School and High School Counselors
FFX is an immersive experience designed to educate school counselors about more than 300 ag-related careers and the pathways that lead to them. Attendees will explore a diverse range of professions involving science, technology, engineering, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and mathematics — all of which support and advance production agriculture throughout New York State.
The program includes guided farm tours in the area and access to leaders in the food and farm industry in New York, plus classroom resources to take home valued at over $50.
Registration is now closed.
StaCon 2025: Early Bird Registration Now Open!
December 2-4, 2025 · Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY
Welcome to the NYFB State Annual Convention! Early bird registration is now open. Click here to register before Sept. 30 and to view a full schedule of events.
StaCon 2025 is packed with 12 informative workshops and features keynote speaker Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency 29, plus an appearance by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. A full expo and demos round out the event. Sponsorships are also available; click here for more information.
Contact Laurie Beach for more information at lbeach@nyfb.org or call 518-431-5614.
Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference
March 21-22, 2026
The 2026 YF&R Conference will be held at the Craftsman Hotel in Syracuse.
Details about the event will be posted here as they become available.
