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
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits: 1.25 in categories 22, 1A, & 10. Refreshments will be provided.
Free to attend, however we do ask that you register ahead so we know how many people to expect.