CoE Coffee, Coaching & Connections, presented by the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech, is a monthly series highlighting industry and academic leaders addressing essential topics for food, beverage and agriculture entrepreneurs. 

Technology is playing an increasing role in food production as we work to adapt and redesign 21st-century agrifood systems. Learn about some of the cutting-edge technologies being developed here at Cornell University, see what companies are currently doing and find out more about available resources and opportunities to grow your own business in this exciting field. 

Meet our speakers:

Yu Jiang - Assistant Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section, Cornell AgriTech

Tess O'Mara - Director of Partnerships, Vivid Machines Inc. 

Jenn Smith - Grow-NY Program Director, Center for Regional Economic Advancement