Virtual Field Trip

September 29, 2027

Hudson Valley Seed Company 

10 am and 12:30 pm 

Join us to visit a farm where seeds are the most important crop grown! Tour the flower and vegetable fields to learn how seeds are produced, stored, and packed in their own artist-designed packs.

The Hudson Valley Seed Company is passionate about their role as seed stewards. Their seeds are packaged in mini works of art, and their artists celebrate the beauty of the plants the seeds will grow.

Inquiry boxes are not available for this virtual field trip.

Agriculture Promotion Award

The NYS Agricultural Society Agriculture Promotion Award recognizes individuals and groups who work to improve understanding of agriculture beyond the farm. If you know a teacher, program, organization, or community member who is making a difference, consider submitting a nomination - or nominate yourself!

Learn more about Long Island educator Christina Duryea who earned the award last year.

Ambassador Scholars Program

Encourage college-aged students and recent graduates to apply for the NYS Agricultural Society Ambassador Program. Designed for 18-25 year olds passionate about agriculture and food. Learn more and apply here!

Workshop Proposals Open for the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in 2027!

National Agriculture in the Classroom is seeking workshop proposals for the 2027 “Rooted in Red Dirt” conference scheduled for June 28 - July 1, 2027 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Proposals must reach elementary (grades Pre-K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school (9-12), or all grades.

The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2026.

Regional Farm to School Workshop

The Central NY & FLX Regional Farm to School Workshop, co-hosted by the NYS Department of Education and CCE-Harvest NY, will bring together educators, food service directors and cooks, school administrators, and local vendors and producers for a full day of learning, collaboration, and delicious local food. CTLE credits for educators will be available.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Cornell University, Statler Hall

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Contact Lizzy Cooper with questions, ec795@cornell.edu. 

Calling All Youth Entrepreneurs!

Our youth are the next generation of business developers, agriculture, food, and technology leaders. With the hope of inspiring and investing in the future of food, select middle and high school youth will be chosen to attend the Grow-NY competition. Outstanding students will be selected to pitch their business idea during the competition to a panel of judges.



The Grow-NY competition takes place in November. Information about your current business plan or business idea will be required to be considered for this experience. One winner will be selected amongst the pitches by a panel of judges. The top pitches will be awarded a cash prize. Apply by September 30, 2026.