OSWEGO CO., N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be hosting an educational program for the agricultural community on how to improve their farm presence on Facebook. Join us at the Oswego County Federal Credit Union’s Community Room on Wednesday, June 21st from 2pm to 4pm. Cost for the program is $15.00. Attendees should have an existing Facebook account prior to class to take full advantage of this learning opportunity.
Presenting the program is Lindsay Wilcox from Centermost Marketing, a boutique firm in Central NY with a specialized focus in agriculture. Farmers will take away fresh ideas such as:
-Gain low- and no-cost strategies that build bonds with customers
-Discover the only two types of social media posts you should make
-Learn how you can stand out in the crowded field that is social media today
Lindsay is the owner and founder of Centermost Marketing, a boutique firm in Central Now York with a specialized focus in agriculture. Lindsay has two decades of communications experience, with ten years dedicated to serving farmers and farmers markets in her role as Marketing Advisor to the Farmers Market Federation of New York. Lindsay collaborated on the development and launch of the branding for the statewide EBT/Food Stamp token program.
The price of the workshop is $15 per person. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited so reserve your spot today by calling 315.963.7286 ex. 203, email jb2496@cornell.edu, or send payment to CCE of Oswego County, 3288 Main St., Mexico, NY 13114. Registrations are due by June 16th.
Oswego County is a rural county with a prosperous agricultural community. The diversity of land allows for the growth of a variety of agricultural products including onions, apples, meat, cheese, wine, maple syrup, honey, berries, plums, peaches, and a wide variety of vegetables. Within the county there are at least seven local farmers markets, with one open almost every day of the week. The agricultural community in this county generates $47.6 million in annual revenue from 657 farms.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. For more information, or if you have special needs, please call 315-963-7286.
—Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County
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