Farm owners and people interested in farming will have an opportunity to voice their concerns and expectations at a series of Agriculture Roundtable public meetings, starting in September 2012. Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Ontario County Agriculture Enhancement Board are hosting eleven town-oriented sessions to provide input about local policies and farming life. The Agriculture Roundtables are going to be an opportunity for farmers, landowners, and people with an interest in agriculture issues to introduce and talk about their local concerns and observations in a structured discussion.
 The intent of the Agriculture Roundtables is to gather answers to important questions about local agriculture such as: What are the biggest challenges or obstacles in the next few years in local agriculture? and What ways would you like to see the town and county address the needs of farmers and agriculture landowners?
 The first session for the Town of Geneva will be at the Geneva Town Hall, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The next session for the Town of Manchester will be at the Manchester Town Hall on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Sessions in other Ontario County towns will take place in October through December. Please go to www.cceontario.org for more information and the Agriculture Roundtable schedule.
 The meetings are free, open to the public, and registration is not required.
 For more information, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at 585-394-3977 x427.