Monday, July 14, 2025
● 09:30am – 11:00am: Collins Farm and Creamery
○ 8744 Thomas Rd, Rome, NY 13440
➢ Arrive at Collins Farm and Creamery to begin the Farm Tour
➢ Networking and light breakfast of pastries and coffee, courtesy of the New York Farm Bureau
➢ Review of the Neonic Study by Cornell University
➢ Small wholesale/retail business presentation by Collins Farms
● 11:30am – 1:30pm: Working Lunch hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension at Copper City Brewing
Company:
○ 1111 Oneida St, Rome, NY 13440
➢ 10 Minute Presentations & Remarks by:
1. Cornell Cooperative Extension – Executive Director, Mary Beth McEwen
2. Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Richard A.
Ball
3. Agriculture Committee Chair, Assemblymember Donna Lupardo
4. New York Farm Bureau & Oneida County Farm Bureau
5. MCR Labs NY/MMRI, Cannabis Testing – Scientific Operations Director, Dr. Jason
McCarthy
6. Upstate Growers – Director of Sales/Operations, Luke George
● 1:45pm -3:00pm: DiNitto Farms
○ 6585 Benton Rd, Marcy, NY 13403
➢ Large family farming discussion
➢ Land efficiency & agricultural technology overview
● 3:15pm – 4:30pm: Candella’s Farm
○ 9256 River Rd, Marcy, NY 13403
➢ Blueberry picking
➢ Community agriculture box presentation
● 5:00pm: Reception at & Sciortino Farms
○ 9663 Luke Road, Marcy, New York, 13403
➢ Overview of tree development
➢ Small family farm presentation
