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Welcome to the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship

CADE works to build a vibrant local food system, in which locally owned agricultural businesses thrive and consumers are nourished by healthy sustainably produced food. With a knowledgeable staff supplemented by consultants experienced in production, business development, marketing and distribution, CADE is a catalyst for strengthening multiple sectors of regional food systems.

Our Featured Client
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Larry's Custom Meats
Owned by Larry Althiser & Family

3487 State Highway 205
Hartwick, NY  13348
Tel:  (607) 293-7927

 

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Local Investment Guide

Are you looking for a way to invest in your local or regional community?  Do you want your money invested in the global market or do you want to know your investment dollars are going to local businesses that provide jobs and help to build our regional food system?

CADE does the due diligence necessary to determine those farms and ag related businesses that are solid investment opportunities.  Whether its regional farms, distributors, processing facilities or restaurants serving local food, CADE can help you find the local investment choice for you. 

Please contact CADE's office for further information, E-Mail us at info@cadefarms.org or (607) 433-2545

Beef Marketing Program
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Although New York State and most of the Northeast have not historically been known as major beef producing areas, our geography and climate are well suited for growing grass and ruminant animals like cattle and sheep. 

Since 1950 over 5000 dairy farms have gone out of business.As a result there is a tremendous amount of fallow land available for grazing beef and producing winter forages (over 3 million acres in New York State alone). 

Many new livestock farmers and former dairy farmers are taking advantage of this regional ability to grow grass and are producing quality animals for consumption.  CADE connects consumers with local and regional beef producers.

About Our Program

CADE's Mission


The mission of the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship is to increase the number and diversity of successful farm enterprises and related business in New York.