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The Animal Health Diagnostic Center and “Harvesting Change” at the New York State Agricultural Society’s 194th Annual Forum

Monday, January 26, 2026 - 11:32am

The Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) and the university at large were well-represented at this year’s Annual Forum of the New York State Agricultural Society. Now in its 194th year, the event took place Jan. 8 in Rochester, New York, and focused on how the society’s diverse agricultural stakeholder groups in attendance are adapting to policy, innovation and market shifts in the transforming landscape of food and agriculture.

This year’s theme was “Harvesting Change.” As a silver sponsor, the AHDC also provided an exhibitor booth at the Annual Forum, where staff could connect with attendees, discuss emerging issues in the industry and share how the AHDC uniquely supports the veterinary laboratory diagnostic testing needs of the state.

Learn more about the Annual Form online.

All photos provided.

A staff member of the AHDC speaks to a forum attendee
Martin Slade, diagnostic operations manager at the AHDC, chats with attendees.
The AHDC table display at the agricultural forum, including giveaways and flyers
The AHDC table ready for visitors.
Commissioner Ball gives a speak in a full banquet hall for the ag forum
Commissioner Richard Ball of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets presents his annual State of New York Agricultural Address.