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Learn about purveyors of local and natural foods and food
processors. Gain insights about needed initiatives to
continue growing a vibrant economy and how you can benefit.
Gary Redmond,
Founder & President of Regional Access, Ithaca, NY
Chris Harmon,
Executive Director, of CADE – the Center for Agricultural
Development & Entrepreneurship, Oneonta, NY
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Learn about practices for protecting our environment and how
you can help.
Ag Conservation Practices:
Robert Almeter, USDA Farm Service Agency, Norwich, NY
Low Input & Sustainable Fruit & Vegetable Production: Rick
Reisinger,
owner of Reisinger’s Apple Country in Watkins Glen
Pasture, Soil, Water & Nutrient Management:
Dr. Darrell L. Emmick,
Grazing Land Management Consultant
Moderator: Greg Albrecht, NYS Department of Agriculture and
Markets
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The Health Economic Burden of a Broken Food System: Grant
Best,
PAHM, Regional Director, Southern Tier Excellus BlueCross
BlueShield
Effective public health interventions for reducing the
burden of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases: Mary
McFadden,
Program Coordinator, Building a Healthy Nation – Strategic
Alliance for Health, Broome County Health Department
Moderator: Jennifer Wilkins PhD, RD Senior Extension
Associate, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell
University
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