This course is one of the seven themes available as part of the Ag and Food Producers Academy offering scheduled for January to March 2026. Find the other six on the events page or at the page for the entire initiative here. The registration link at the end of this page allows you to sign up for one or multiple themes all at once.

This class is designed to help food businesses streamline processes and reduce waste. Participants will explore practical tools to improve efficiency and operational performance.

This course is taught by Mike Myers, Food Systems and Taste NY Program Manager for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.

Optimizing Your Operation- Online, Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm

  • Session 1: 3/12- Upcycle foods
  • Session 2: 3/19- Inventory Management/Forecasting Sales
  • Session 3: 3/26- Composting Waste

Additional Resources

  • Link to Q & A about Ag and Food Producers Academy.
  • Link to the page about the Regional Food Business Incubator Program which includes a listing of all other production themes and additional initiatives related to this programming.

Fee: Self-selecting sliding scale: $0-10

Date & Time

March 13, 2026 - March 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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