SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Beef producers from across the Northeast, spanning Maine to Virginia, are invited to take part in the 2026 Northeast Beef Producer Workshop, a two-day educational and networking event designed to strengthen the region’s beef community and support producer success in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Hosted by the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), a subcontractor to the Beef Checkoff, the workshop will be held April 24-25, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs. The event brings together producers, industry experts, educators, and supply-chain professionals for a robust line-up of sessions, hands-on learning, and collaborative discussion.
A Workshop Built for the Northeast Beef Community
Producers in the Northeast face a unique set of opportunities and challenges, from limited processing capacity and land availability to evolving consumer preferences and an increasingly competitive protein environment. This workshop is designed to address those realities head-on with practical tools and take-home strategies.
The preliminary agenda, available here, features sessions focused on:
- Beef Quality Assurance Training
- Market trends and consumer demand in the Northeast
- Strategies for enhancing beef quality and consistency
- Supply chain and processing insights for regional producers
- Nutrition, sustainability, and animal care conversations that resonate with today’s shoppers
- Collaborative discussions with fellow producers and allied industry partners
- Hands-on demonstrations and practical knowledge-sharing
Why Attend?
The Northeast region continues to be a critical marketplace for building beef demand, and producers are at the heart of that effort. The workshop gives attendees the chance to:
- Connect with fellow producers and regional partners
- Hear directly from experts who understand the Northeast beef landscape
- Gain practical insights to strengthen on-farm decision-making
- Learn how Beef Checkoff-funded programs are supporting demand and advocacy efforts throughout the region
- Bring home ideas that can be implemented immediately within their operation
Registration Now Open
Producers and industry stakeholders are encouraged to RSVP early, as space is limited.
RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/2026Wksp
Event Dates: April 24-25, 2026
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY
For more information about beef promotion in the Northeast region, visit www.nebpi.org/.
—Beef Checkoff Program