who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 6
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Advocate for and promote member-produced New York State cheese NEW YORK STATE CHEESE MANUFACTURERS ASSN INCadvocacyAdvances the interests of member cheese manufacturers by promoting the sale of their cheese, establishing and enforcing quality standards, and managing trademarks, labels, and insignia for use on certified New York State cheese products.
- Award scholarships to students in dairy and food science programs NEW YORK STATE CHEESE MANUFACTURERS ASSN INCgrantmakingProvides annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to students enrolled in dairy foods science, food science, and animal science programs at institutions including Cornell University and SUNY Cobleskill, with a documented history of awarding scholarships annually since at least 2018-2019.
- Organize regional dairy and cheese industry conferences and networking events NEW YORK STATE CHEESE MANUFACTURERS ASSN INCdirect serviceHosts the annual Fall Conference at rotating locations across New York State, Northern Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, and co-hosts the combined Northeast Dairy Convention with partner organizations such as NDFSA and PAMD, providing opportunities for professional engagement and networking within the dairy industry.
- Provide technical and educational support to member cheese manufacturers NEW YORK STATE CHEESE MANUFACTURERS ASSN INCcapacity buildingOffers ongoing support to member cheese manufacturers through membership engagement, access to scientific and technical advisors, and collaboration with Cornell University faculty since 1971 to address evolving dairy technology and industry challenges.
- Funding agricultural education programs VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingFunds agricultural education programs through grants to other organizations.
- Funding community food access programs VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingFunds community food access programs through grants to other organizations.
- Funding community-based agricultural and food justice initiatives VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingFunds community-based agricultural and food justice initiatives through grants to other organizations.
- Funding community-focused programs VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingFunds community-focused programs through grants to other organizations.
- Funding humanitarian initiatives VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingFunds humanitarian initiatives through grants to other organizations.
- Providing multi-year funding for community agriculture programs VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingProvides multi-year funding to support community agriculture programs through grants to other organizations.
- Providing significant funding for community agriculture and food sovereignty programs VALENTINES FARM FOUNDATIONgrantmakingProvides significant funding to support community agriculture and food sovereignty programs through grants to other organizations.
- Advocacy for agricultural interests through grassroots engagement NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUadvocacyAdvocates for commercial agriculture and represents members' interests via a grassroots, member-driven structure, including organizing legislative visits, meeting with state and local officials, and engaging with agricultural advisory committees across all towns on local issues. The organization has met with over 60 state and county officials and hosted federal, state, and local officials to discuss agricultural concerns.
- Capacity building for new and young farmers NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUcapacity buildingDevelops programs for young and new farmers and conducts public education and engagement initiatives to strengthen the next generation of agricultural leaders.
- Fundraising to support Long Island agriculture NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUadvocacyHosts an annual golf fundraiser at Laurel Links Country Club, identified as the organization’s biggest fundraiser, to support the protection and strengthening of the Long Island agricultural industry.
- Leadership development and advocacy training for youth in agriculture NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUadvocacyOrganizes advocacy efforts, legislative visits, and leadership events to amplify the voices of young people in agriculture, contributing to youth leadership development within the farming community.
- Member support and enrollment services NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUdirect serviceProvides direct support to members by addressing concerns related to local and state laws and codes, and enrolls members into Long Island Farm Bureau upon joining New York Farm Bureau.
- Public education and media outreach on agriculture NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUdirect serviceSupports public engagement and promotes local agriculture by providing agricultural information and media support to journalists upon request and offering high-resolution agricultural photos to the media at no cost, with requirements for proper attribution.
- Support and development of young farmers through education and networking NEW YORK FARM BUREAU - LONG ISLAND FARM BUREAUdirect serviceProvides tours, trainings, and hands-on learning opportunities to build technical and business skills for young farmers, while hosting meet-ups, farm tours, and social events—including a spring social event with farm tours and networking—to connect young farmers with peers, mentors, and industry partners.