Farmers, Backbone of America - SEEC Announces New Staff Members

Big news from Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation!  SEEC is proud to announce the welcoming of  two accomplished professionals to their staff.  As  Director of Collective Impact, Billie-Joann Slingerland will be a senior strategic partner  to SEEC's Executive Director, focusing on Main Street Vitality, Industry Diversity and the Digital Revolution.  Congratulations and contact at email impact@seecny.org.  Jennifer Redmond, will be the Finance Associate.  Jennifer's background spans accounts payable and receivable banking and compliance  and much, much more.  Jennifer will  be a strong asset to SEEC.  Congratulations can be sent to finance@seecny.org for Jennifer.  SEEC works with local municipalities and institutional leaders with a goal of cultivating entrepreneurial endeavors and enhancing the power of local businesses and farms.  SEEC serves as a liaison to local municipalities and institutional leaders with the common goal of highlighting distinctive points of light within the community, cultivating entrepreneurial endeavors, and enhancing the ability of local businesses to add value to their enterprises. 

March 27, 2026.  Dairy Discovery, Annual dairy discovery program focusing on milk and milk quality.  Call Teresa Adell @ 607-547-2536 for Otsego County youth or Catherine Robert’s @ 518-234-4303 ext 225.  Or register online under Cornell Cooperative.  

March 28, 2026--Free gardening classes for seed to supper.  learn over the six month span.  Starting March 28, 2026 thru August 15, 2026.  Adults only.  Register online.  The location is the Milford Methodist Church.  Call Marcie Foster. 518-234-4303. X124.  

March 30, 2026--Digital Enlighten Series Session 1 of Quick Books Online.  10 a.m.  Sponsored by SEEC.   

March 31, 2026 4-h Tractor Safety course—7 weeks course.  Youth $25.  Refer to Cornell Cooperative for dates.

April 2, 2026. Swine Production Zoom series—Thursday April 2, 2026. 

April 14, 2026  Growing  microgreens at home.  Held at Cornell Coop Extension.  Contact the CCE

May 1, 2026 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The  Institute for Rural Vitality welcomes its partner growers, producers and small businesses to the fourth annual Empire State Entrepreneur Expo.  The theme of this Expo is Taste, Try and Buy!  Don't  miss this showcase of homegrown innovation and community spirit.