Food preparation

Local Producer Education Series

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join CCE Nassau County, Taste NY, and fellow Long Island producers once a month for an evening of learning, networking, and expert insights to help take your business to the next level.

Location:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County
Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Building, Parking Field 8
East Meadow, NY 11554

* Virtual Option has been added, although in-person is recommended!

Wednesday, January 7th 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM - Raising capital & types of lending and Business planning with your local Small Business Development Center

Wednesday, February 4th 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM - Growing out of your home kitchen: packaging, shelf life, and incubator kitchens

Wednesday, March 4th 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM - Creating value-added products & zero-waste food practices

Wednesday, April 8th 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM - Food safety, licensing, and good manufacturing practices

Wednesday, May 6th 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM - Ecommerce, marketing, and finding buyers, with a special presentation from the Cornell Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture

Cost: Free for existing vendors of CCE Nassau Farmers Market and/or Taste NY

$10 per person per seminar (each person must register separately)
$40 per person for total series (5 seminars)

Click Register to start registration process. Each person must create a separate registration. Please note, be sure to check whether you are attending in person or virtually. In person is recommended!

After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to PayPal Cart to continue. Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".

For questions please contact Sierra Harland at syh26@cornell.edu