Registration Open and Sponsor Networking

9:00am - 10:00am

NYCSGA Welcome and Year in Review

10:00am - 10:15am

2024 NYS Soybean Yield Contest Awards

10:15am - 11:00am

Mike Stanyard, Contest Administrator, CCE-NWNY Dairy, Livestock, Field Crops Team

Policy State of the Union

11:00am - 12:00pm

Ostroff Associates - Casey Marvell & Jay Holland and Stephen Frerichs, AgVantage, LLC

Awards Luncheon

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Presentation of New York Legacy Farmer Award – sponsored by Howlett Farms  

Presentation of Seed of Tomorrow Award - sponsored by Western New York Energy 

Let's Talk Taxes

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mark Modzeleski, Legacy Wealth Advisors, Moderator | Tim Moag, Freed Maxick | Jeff & Dan Fetter, Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. Law Firm

We’ll cover key topics like deductions, depreciation, advanced tax strategies, and investment tax credits to help you make the most of your business investments. Additionally, we’ll discuss transfer and estate tax planning, offering insights on positioning your business for a smooth transition—whether through a sale or generational transfer. This session is designed to provide actionable strategies for mitigating taxes now and setting up long-term success.

Break

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Focus on BioFuels

2:15pm - 3:00pm

Colleen Klein, Executive Director, NYCSGA, Moderator | Dallas Gerber, Growth Energy | Tim Winters, Western New York Energy | Todd Du Mond, Du Mond Ag

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring leading experts in biofuels policy, innovation, and sustainability. This panel will explore the critical role of biofuels in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy security, and advancing global sustainability goals. Panelists will share insights into the latest advancements in biofuel technologies, discuss the challenges of implementing effective policies, and examine the economic and environmental impacts of biofuel adoption. Topics will include regulatory frameworks, incentives for renewable energy, and the intersection of biofuels with agriculture and transportation industries.

Keynote Speaker | How Weather, Geopolitics, Livestock Diseases, and Other Factors Influence Ag Prices

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Shawn Hackett

Throughout history, various factors like weather changes, geopolitics, currency fluctuations, livestock diseases, and interest rates have significantly impacted global agriculture economics. These influences have led to increased volatility across the agricultural food chain. To address risks such as the recent avian flu spread in dairy cows, greater resources are needed for sustainable agricultural economics. 

In this presentation, Hackett will discuss short, intermediate, and long-term cycles affecting agriculture, along with historical data showcasing their impacts on production and prices. The focus will be on guiding producers and end users in navigating weather and price volatility changes, adjusting growing and marketing strategies, implementing crop insurance and hedging practices, and developing standardized livestock handling procedures for stability and sustainability in agriculture. 

Specific agricultural markets of interest can be included, with detailed discussions on long-term and short-term price considerations based on cycle trends and key metrics, aiding in the proper preparation and execution of producer plans and budgets. 

Sponsor Happy Hour

4:00pm - 6:00pm