Agricultural Service Provider Gathering
December 9, 2025
12:00-4:00pm
ADK Food Hub, Tupper Lake
Calling all organizations that serve producers and farmers in the North Country!
In an effort to provide more collaborative support for North Country farmers, producers, and businesses, AFSN, in partnership Adirondack North Country Association, the NY Farm Bureau, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program is working to better coordinate with agricultural service providers.
AFSN, in partnership with the Adirondack North Country Association, the NY Farm Bureau, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program, is hosting a gathering of agricultural service providers with a goal of optimizing support for North Country farmers, producers, and agricultural businesses.
Join us for an afternoon of fine food and networking to strengthen existing and form new collaborations, share effective and efficient engagement strategies, discuss agricultural challenges and opportunities and identify potential next steps for future farm/producer-focused strategies and events.
Your $25 ticket includes a local lunch and support for the venue, ADK Food Hub.
Agenda*
12:00 - 1:00: Registration, Lunch, and Networking
1:00 - 1:30: "Setting the Stage" -- Why we are here? What is the context for this conversation?
1:30 - 2:15: Introductions: Who is at the table?
2:15-3:30: Strategic Conversation
What are the challenges facing farmers in the North Country? How are we positioned to respond?
What services are not being covered? Where are there gaps?
What does your organization need to be more effective?
How can we work more collaboratively? What is needed for collaboration?
3:30-4:30: Next Steps, Planning for March Gatherings, Organizational Sharing
* Agenda may change
2026 Annual Food Justice Summit
February 26, 2026
The Wild Center
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