Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School WorkshopPosted on October 29, 2026 |
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Thursday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 5:30 p.m at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski.
This educational program begins with a farm tour at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski, NY. Afterwards, attendees will meet at Stefano’s Pizzeria in Mexico, NY where light refreshments will be provided as Extension educators discuss the NYS Farm-to-School Program.
Joshua Vrooman, Agriculture Community Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County, will discuss the importance of building a local food economy and how local school districts and farms can help play a critical role.
Lizzy Cooper, Farm-to-School Coordinator with Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, will discuss the specifics of the NYS Farm to School Program. She will share how the program benefits farms, school districts and students by increasing the quantity and variety of local foods served in K-12 schools.
There will be plenty of time for questions and networking.
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