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 Northwest New Jersey’s agricultural future will be in the spotlight at the Joint Forum on Agricultural Development, a one-day event presented by Sussex County Community College and Warren County Community College.
Agricultural Development Forum
Friday, October 17, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SCCC Performing Arts Center
 Bringing together leaders in agriculture, economics, technology, and education, the forum will highlight the region’s growing influence in advancing sustainable agriculture both locally and worldwide. Discussions will focus on key issues, including farmland investment and preservation, drone technology, international export opportunities, and the economic significance of the equestrian industry.
“We believe that there is untapped potential in New Jersey’s Agriculture Industry, and that greater regional and global market access and incentivizing a streamlined supply chain may be able to grow our Agricultural GDP significantly” - Joseph Labarbera, Dean of Accountability, WCCC.
Featured Panels & Special Sessions include:
• Farmland as an Equity Hedge: Presented by Joe Labarbera, Dean of Accountability, WCCC
• Drone Innovation & Precision Agriculture: Dr. Will Austin, President, WCCC
• Exporting Agriculture to Local and Global Markets: Frank Minch, Director of Agriculture & Natural Resources Division
• The Equestrian Economy: Michael Campbell, Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of New Jersey
• Vision 2035 Roundtable Discussion: Led by Dr. Cory Homer, President, SCCC
• Networking lunch with NJ-grown products
Guests Include:
• Senator Steve Oroho (Ret.)
• Jack DeGroot, Sussex County Commissioner
• Kathryn Giovanelli, FFA State President
The day also includes a student drone demonstration, a networking lunch featuring NJ-grown products, and opportunities to meet with stakeholders across education, business, and agriculture.
The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Sussex County Community College’s Performing Arts Center, located at One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Supporters can help fund student scholarships at both community colleges through sponsorship levels ranging from $500 to $5,000.
A general donation can be made at PayPal.
For more information, please contact Joseph Labarbera, Dean of Accountability at WCCC, at 908-835-2323 or via email at jlabarbera@warren.edu.
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