New York State Agritourism Conference
Event Details
Date
November 10 - November 11, 2025
Location
Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway Enterance
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Host
Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Work Team
Lindsey Pashow
email Lindsey Pashow
Event Registration
New York State Agritourism Conference
The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings.
While geared towards NYS farms looking to start or expand their agritourism operation, the conference is open to educators, public officials, and tourism industry professional who want to learn more about supporting agritourism in NYS.
Registration closes November 5, 2025.
Cost: $100 (includes both conference days featuring two different tracks and over 18 speakers as well as interactive sessions, a Monday evening regional networking event, and light snacks on both days).
LOCATION: Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway Entrance, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
A room block for conference attendees has been reserved at the Saratoga Hilton.
The room block link will be valid until early October. The hotel is a quick two-minute walk to the Saratoga Springs City Center.
hotel information
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/agritourismroomblock

Upcoming Events
Ag Labor Road Show IX
December 1, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 1
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
December 9, 2025 : Save the Date - Ag Labor Road Show In-Person Event (Greenwich, NY)
Greenwich, NY
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
The in-person session for Eastern NY is December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY - full day in person session
Additional in-person sessions are:
December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY, December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
December 22, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 2
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
December 17, 2025
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York, but aren't sure where to start? Join DEC representative Kenneth Klubek for a discussion on who needs to become a certified pesticide applicator, certification types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
January 13 - January 14, 2026
Join ENYCHP specialists for an in-depth review of topics covered on the NYS DEC pesticide applicator certification exam. This two-day virtual course includes explanation of key concepts on the core exam, test-taking tips for the core and category exam, practice questions, and Q&A with instructors. Course materials, including program recordings, practice exams, and DEC materials will be available to registrants after the program. This training is geared toward certification categories 1A (agricultural plant), 21 (field and forage), 22 (fruit), and 23 (vegetable).
