Upcoming Events
Co-Packer Panel and Discussion
September 16, 1 PM – 3 PM
Prentice Hall (IRV Offices)- SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
This month, the Value-Added Food Production Program (VAFPP) is opening its monthly meeting to the public for a special panel discussion on co-packing, distribution, and bringing food products to market. Local experts, business owners, co-packers, and distributors will share their experiences and practical insights into the production and distribution process, followed by an opportunity for audience Q&A.
Interested in attending? Contact Kate Malhenzie at malhenka@cobleskill.edu for an invitation and more information.
5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
September 22 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
Ready to get your New York driver’s license? This required five-hour pre-licensing
course provides essential instruction in safe driving practices, traffic laws, defensive
driving techniques, and responsible decision-making behind the wheel. Upon successful
completion, participants will receive the certificate needed to schedule their road
test.
Perfect for new drivers preparing for their next step toward earning a license.
Taste of the IRV
September 26, 11 AM – 2 PM
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
Join the Institute for Rural Vitality during Coby Homecoming & Family Weekend for the Annual Taste of the IRV! Sample and shop products from IRV participant businesses while enjoying campus-made ice cream and other products created through our Dairy Processing Center. Meet the entrepreneurs and producers behind the products and discover the businesses, food, and innovation being supported through IRV programs. Saturday, September 26, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Come hungry and experience a true Taste of the IRV!
Dairy Processing Microcredential Series
October 16, 17, 23 & 24 8 AM - 5 PM
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
Gain hands-on experience in dairy processing through this 38-hour training series at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech’s state-of-the-art Dairy Processing Center. Participants will learn about milk quality and testing, pasteurization, food safety and sanitation, processing systems, and commercial dairy practices. The series is ideal for individuals interested in building skills for careers in New York’s growing dairy industry, as well as farmers and dairy businesses interested in learning how to process their own milk. Thanks to grant funding, the training is available at no cost to eligible participants.
Basic Beekeeping
October 17 9 AM - 4 PM
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
Get started with the fundamentals of beekeeping through hands-on training designed for new and beginning beekeepers. Participants will learn the basics of hive management, bee biology, equipment, seasonal management and maintaining a healthy colony. Whether you are interested in starting your first hive or building a stronger foundation in beekeeping, this course provides practical knowledge and skills to get started.
Basic Beekeeping
October 17 9 AM - 4 PM
SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech
Build on your beekeeping knowledge with advanced instruction focused on managing healthy, productive colonies. Participants will explore more advanced hive management techniques, seasonal considerations, colony health and strategies for addressing common challenges in an established apiary. This course is designed for beekeepers who already have foundational experience and are ready to take their skills to the next level.