THE NEW AG ERA - new crops, markets and methods.EFD has bundled these changes into three days of hands-on field demos, Ride N' Drive events and seminars, not counting over 600 exhibitors offering great bargains - all in one place at one time.

 

How to Find EFD

From Syracuse.
I-90
/New York State Thruway West.
Take exit 41 for RT-414 S toward Waterloo.
Turn right at RT-414 (.3 mi).
Turn left at RT-318 (2.8 mi).
Turn right at Gravel Rd (2.1 mi).
Continue on Cayuga St/RT-5/US-20 (.6 mi).
Continue on RT-414 (2.1 mi).

From Rochester.
Take I-90 E
New York StateThruway E ( .2 mi).
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Albany/
I-90 E
and merge onto I-90 E/New York State
Thruway E
(30.6 mi.)
Take exit 41 ( RT-414 S) toward Waterloo
( 0.5 mi).
Turn right at RT-414 (.3 mi).
Turn left at RT-318 (2.8 mi).
Turn right at Gravel Rd (2.1 mi).
Continue on Cayuga St/RT-5/US-20 (.6 mi).
Continue on RT-414 (2.1 mi).

The Airport is located nearby and shuttles will be provided at the show.

View a Goggle Map here.

Hotels in the area. Enjoying Empire Farm Days includes enjoying your stay in the magnificent, scenic Finger Lakes Area. Information about accommodations can be found using the links below for the surrounding communities. An easy time gauge is to realize Seneca Falls is less than an hour from both Rochester to the west and Syracuse to the east.

Seneca County

Canadaigua Area

Geneva Area

Cayuga County

Wayne County

Syracuse Area

Yates County

Rochester Area

Seneca County Tourism: 800 732.1848
Chambers of Commerce
Seneca Falls Area:  315 568.2906
NYS INFO: 800/CALL-NYS
Central Finger Lakes: 800 228-2760
Finger Lakes Regional Airport: 315/568-0110

This SUMMER: get the details for the special events and programs at EFD.

Daily Schedules 2009

  • Ag Leader Luncheon | August 12 NY Ag Leadership Luncheon at Empire Farm Days to Recognize Ag Environmental Stewards & Empire State Potato Growers Scholarship Winner. Read More>>
  • Beef Center | 2009 Empire Farm Days is the Place to Learn about NY’s Beef Industry. Read More>>
  • Cornell Center | Cornell Center at Empire Farm Days – Questions Answered, Expertise Shared. Read More>>
  • Dairy Seminars | DairyProfit Seminars Set for August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days.Read More>>
  • Driving directions | Empire Farm Days: An easy drive or flight from anywhere to Seneca Falls site. Read More>>
  • Empire Farm Days History | Empire Farm Days: 76 Years of Agricultural Information & Innovation. Read More>>
  • Equine Seminars | Empire Farm Days Equine Seminars Set .Read More>>
  • Field Demos | Test Drive GPS Precision Agriculture for Yourself at Empire Farm Days August 11-13 .Read More>>
  • Future Dates | Mark Your Calendar for Empire Farm Days through 2014 .Read More>>
  • GPS Seminar | Learn How Precision Farming Can Work for You & Test Drive It, Too at August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Day . Read More>>
  • Grange Relaxation Center | Massage Therapy Returns to Empire Farm Days: Visit Grange Tent for Relief and Relaxation. Read More>>
  • Grange Rescue Dog 'Obi' | Popular Search & Rescue Dog “Obi” Returns to Empire Farm Days August 11-13. Read More>>
  • Handicap Access | Handicapped Access Stickers Now Available in Advance for August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • Helpful Hints for getting the most out of EFD this year | GET MORE OUT OF EFD...some helpful suggestions and hints. This will help you plan your visit and make EFD your own. Read More>>
  • Junior Dairy Leaders | Junior DAIRY LEADERS Graduate at August 12 at 2009 Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • Local Economy Value | Empire Farm Days Set to Boost Seneca County Economy August 11-13. Read More>>
  • EFD and the Lott Family | Empire Farm Days: A Family Tradition and Labor of Love for Lott Family. Read More>>
  • Mortality Composting | Mortality Composting Demonstration New at 2009 Empire Farm Days August 11-13. Read More>>
  • NYCAMH Safety | Farming is Dangerous: Learn How to Protect Yourself & Your Farm Family at the August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • New York Farm Bureau | NY Farm Bureau Family Center at August 11-13 Empire Farm Days Packed with Agricultural Info & Fun. Read More>>
  • "Old Iron" and GPS | “Old Iron” and GPS-Equipped Tractors on Parade at 2009 Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • Scholarships | 2009 Empire State Potato Growers Scholarship Winner Corey Reed to be Honored August 12 at Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • Switchgrass | Switchgrass Demo at Empire Farm Days: Learn the Latest on “Hot” Crop. Read More>>
  • Tractor Contest | Tractor Contest Tests Young Operators Skills at Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • USDA Center | USDA Adds Info Presentations at August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • Welding Contest | Empire Farm Days Welding Contest Shows Students’ Skill - Thursday August 13, 2009. Read More>>
  • Wine and Cheese Tasting | Taste NY Wines & McCadam Cheese at Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • Why visit EFD? | Lots of Good Reasons to Attend August 11-13, 2009 Empire Farm Days. Read More>>
  • CLICK HERE for a list of great '08 exhibitors. NEXT SUMMER check here for a list of exhibitors at EFD '09. They will be showing the newest equipment, dramatic advances in products and the most productive Ag strategies. Get the BEST out of your farm, dairy, ranch or orchard with the BEST of Ag at EFD.

    Here are a few of the top Agro Innovators this year showcasing their newest ideas and products.

     

     

    MEDIA RESOURCES

    Photos for media use
    Media Contacts
    Media Invitation to cover EFD '09
    Your Invitation to drive GPS-equiped Tractor
    Credentials Request Form
    2009 Official Empire Farm Days Logo artwork. The folder is zipped and includes logo files in Adobe Illustrator, .bmp, .jpg and in other formats. Click the link and then click 'SAVE'. Your computer will ask you where you want it saved. Select a location and download the zipped folder. Unzip the file by simply double-clicking it (It's a Self Extracting File (SEA).

    Exhibitor information, schedules and forms will be available January. Check here for updates and announcements. For more information, you can call us at 877-697-7837 or email Melanie at mwickham@empirefarmdays.com.

    EXHIBITOR FORMS
    Need Exhibitor Registration Forms? Just click HERE. Download the file and then print the two pages of the contract. Fill out your copies and send them with your payment to the address on the forms and your ready for a hot summer at EFD!

    AND there are more forms...a 'Deadline & Checklist' form with information about everything from livestock display guidelines to parking. This file also describes important Advertising Opportunities to support your sales and marketing efforts. Your tent reservation form can be downloaded from here: Tent Reservation Form.

    Your company should be listed in our Official EFD 09 Program published by DairyBusiness Communications. Download the 'List Form' to get your name in front of over 40,000 potential customers. Remember, the deadline is May 1.