Calendar of Events

October 3, 2009
*Rain date October 4, 2009*
3rd Annual Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival
This is a day long family event showcasing the bounty of the valley and supporting agriculture.  CIA judged Agri-Culinary Restaurant Competition using locally grown food, wine tasting, arts and crafts vendors, recreational demonstrations, music, and kids’ activities. Ths has been designated as an official Quad event by the Town of Marlborough and sponsored by the Town of Marlborough in association with Meet Me in Marlborough.
Location: Cluett-Schantz Park, Rt 9W, Milton NY 12547
Fee: $5.00 for adults (includes raffle ticket), $2 seniors, free under 18.
Contact: www.hvbountyfestival.com or call 845-464-2789

October 3-4, 2009
Capital District Apple Festival & Craft Fair
This all day event includes: haunted houses, face painting, pumpkin painting, clowns, pony rides, kids activities, fiddlers, wine tasting, museums and special displays, farmers market and bakery, cooking demonstrations, and other various entertainment for the whole family.
Location: Altamont Fair Grounds, Altamont, New York
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Sunday
Fee: $10.00 General Admission, Children 12 and under are free
Contact: Northeast Show Promoters for more information or booth rentals, 518-786-1529, log onto www.northeastshowpromoters.com or e-mail neshowpro@aol.com
Booth Information:
Booth Size: 10 x 10
Booth Fees:$210 (inside) $195 (garage) $185 (outside)
Number of Spaces in Show:130
Electricity Available: yes
Fee: $25
Juried Show:; yes
Requirements: 3 photo’s or slides; 2 of craft, 1 of display

Farm Renewable Energy Field Days
The Small Farms Energy Work Team, a project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, invites you to a series of on-farm renewable energy field days located around New York in late July and early August. Come out and meet farmers that have installed small-scale solar, wind and hydro-power. Learn about grants, energy audits, and other energy resources available to farmers.  Light refreshments will be provided.  The Farm Renewable Energy Field Days are free and open to the public.
Contact: Please pre-register by calling Violet Stone or Adrienne Masler at 607-255-9227, or to vws7@cornell.edu

October 5-8, 2009
Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, Inc. (ASCFG) 2009 National Conference and Trade Show
This conference begins with a one-day session for new growers, or those incorporating cut flowers into an existing program, followed by conference sessions that  will cover growing and marketing aspects of commercial cut flower production, including new varieties, energy efficiency in the field and greenhouse, and overviews of peony, bulbs, sunflowers, mum and alstroemeria crops. Flower tours will include Cornell University’s Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center, Harbes Family Farm, and Garden Treasure Nursery. The conference will conclude with a post-conference bonus tour with Allan Armitage which will encompass visits to local private and public gardens on Long Island.
Location:  Long Island Hyatt Regency at Wind Watch, Hauppauge, New York
Contact: ASCFG at ascfg@oberlin.net or (440) 77-2887
For entire program and registration form at www.ascfg.org 

October 9-10, 2009
Northeast Highland Cattle Association’s Annual Fall Gathering and Show
This event offers a great opportunity to speak with multiple Highland breeders and see a sampling of their livestock all under one roof.
Location: Mallary Arena, Big E Fairgrounds, Springfield, Massachusetts
Time: 9:00am
Fee: Free Admission
Contact:  Marion Beausoleil 860-429-1392 jbeau1@peoplepc.com
Highlandcattle.org/nehca

December 3-4, 2009
3rd Annual International Advanced Technology, Food and Agriculture Conference
This event will cover a variety of topics related to the challenges and solutions facing specialty crops including packaging, distribution, marketing and safety.
Location: Doubletree Hotel, Rochester, NY
Contact: Susan Noble, Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Park 315-781-0070 susann@thetechnologyfarm.com
www.thetechnologyfarm.com