The Institute for Rural Vitality at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech

06/04/2026

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05/28/2026

Schoharie County has so much to offer this growing season - buy direct from and find your market day! 👇

Seward Farmers and Artisans Market
Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place
Central Bridge Farmer's Market
Schoharie County Farmers Market

05/27/2026

We’ve got another exciting opportunity opening at the IRV!

We’re looking for an organized, dedicated professional to join our team as the Program Administrator for the Mohawk Valley Empowers Program.

The EMPOWERS program provides funding to support Mohawk Valley residents pursuing education and training in high-demand career fields throughout our region. This is also the program behind many of the microcredential courses we regularly share here!

The ideal candidate will:

Be a collaborative team player
Be familiar with the shared mission of the IRV and SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech to enrich our communities
Hold a bachelor’s degree
Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in grant administration, project management, and/or event planning is a major plus.

If you’re passionate about education, workforce development, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To see more details or to apply click here:

05/27/2026

🚨 Registration is open for our next HACCP Training Course 🚨

Join us on June 10 & 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for comprehensive food safety training designed for professionals across food processing, food handling, food production, catering, restaurants, and food service operations.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certification recognized by the International HACCP Alliance, an internationally respected standard trusted by regulators, buyers, processors, and food industry partners.

HACCP training is essential for operations looking to strengthen food safety practices, meet compliance requirements, improve documentation and risk management, and build confidence throughout the production and service process.

Whether you’re developing a HACCP plan for the first time or strengthening existing systems, this course provides practical, industry-relevant guidance you can apply immediately.

📅 June 10 & 11
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Hosted by the Institute for Rural Vitality

👉 Register Now! :
https://web.cobleskill.edu/institute/form/hazard-analysis-and-critical-control-points-haccp-training-course-june-10-11-2026/

Space is limited!

Spots are limited.

05/26/2026

🥛 Last Chance (For Now) to Join Our Value-Added Dairy Course! 🧀

Farmers, dairy producers, and aspiring food entrepreneurs — if you’ve been thinking about learning how to create your own dairy products, now is the time. Our next Value-Added Dairy Course at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech is coming up on June 5 & 6, and it will be the last offering of this course for the foreseeable future.

This hands-on training takes place in our state-of-the-art Dairy Processing Center, where participants learn the fundamentals of producing butter, ice cream, yogurt, and cheese using professional equipment and processes.

Whether you’re looking to diversify your farm, explore value-added opportunities, or simply build new skills in dairy production, this course is designed to give you practical experience you can take back to your operation.

👉 Know a farmer or dairy producer who would enjoy this opportunity? Be sure to send this their way — spots are limited, and it may be some time before the course is offered again.

📅 June 5 & 6, 2026
📍 SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech Dairy Processing Center

👉 Register here:
https://slate.cobleskill.edu/register/?id=b36788fd-e029-4fb0-b817-d592ac56c773

05/22/2026

Join us for the grand opening of the Schoharie County Farmer’s Market this Sunday, May 24 from 10 am to 1 pm!! See you there! At the Cobleskill Fairgrounds

Farmers market coming to the Sunshine Fairgrounds 🌞

05/12/2026

Job Opportunity: Dairy Processing Supervisor
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Dairy Processing Center Supervisor to lead our dairy production operations. In this role, you will oversee daily operations of the campus DPC, producing dairy products from campus‑sourced raw milk in a cost‑effective manner that supports net‑positive revenue. The role manages production scheduling, product distribution, and accurate financial and production recordkeeping using Centerpoint. The Manager ensures full compliance with HAACP regulations, NYS Ag & Markets requirements, and all State/Federal standards, including maintaining and following required SOPs.
See full job posting here

05/05/2026

📣 We’re Hiring at the IRV!

Thanks to new grant funding, the Institute for Rural Vitality is growing our team! We’re looking for a Marketing Coordinator who will work directly with local business owners, farmers, and producers to help promote their goods and services.

This is a great opportunity to support small businesses and strengthen our regional food and farm economy.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!

Apply here:
https://www.indeed.com/job/marketing-coordinator-1efe174e9ccc7ef2

05/04/2026

Here are some more of our favorite shots from this years Expo! We cannot wait to see you all next year for round 5!