UTICA, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, in partnership with American Farmland Trust, PACE University, and Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, is hosting an Urban Agriculture Listening Session on December 13th, 2022, at the Utica Public Library from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This listening session aims to gather information from urban-based farmers and gardeners within Oneida County. We want to hear from you why you farm, what land access means to you, and what resources and information you need.
Children are welcome, light refreshments will be provided, and there will be a $50 food gift card for those who register and attend the listening session.
Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/urbangrowing_230 or call Bonnie Collins at (315)796-6565 or (315)335-4268.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County
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