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2025 Hudson Valley Cut Flower Conference

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 9:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Join us at the first-ever Hudson Valley Cut Flower Conference. This event is dedicated to advancing the flower-growing industry through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prepare to dive into a day filled with expert discussions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance your agricultural practices and business strategies.

Conference Highlights

Join us for an engaging lineup featuring sessions on advanced growing techniques, climate resilience, and strategic business planning. Noteworthy sessions include:

  • Year-Round Flower Production: Delve into winter tulip growing and flower forcing techniques with Jennifer Kouvant from Six Dutchess Farm.
  • Climate Resilience: Tackle the challenges of climate change with insights from Savannah Shelnutt, Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist with CCE Harvest New York.
  • Optimizing Microclimates: Learn specific strategies for small farms from Samantha Ritter of Sea Change Farm & Flower.
  • Business Planning: Build a roadmap for success with guidance from Steve Hadcock CCE Capital Area, and Jack Whettam of Hidden Acre Farm.
  • Meeting Florists’ Needs: Gain insights into sourcing locally grown flowers with Cara Schmidt of Three Notch Florals.

Fee

$50 includes lunch

Register

https://www.cceevents.org/e/2025-hudson-valley-cut-flower-conference/tickets

Contact

Janet Oppedisano
Agriculture Team Leader
jto32@cornell.edu
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Last updated February 10, 2025