Agri-Business Center at Morrisville State College
PO Box 901
Morrisville, NY 13408
Print this application and mail to: Agri-Business Center at Morrisville State College
c/o Jim McFadden
Morrsiville State College
PO Box 901
Morrisville, NY 13408
Phone: 315.684.6324 Fax: 315.684.6365

All information pertaining to your product contained on this application will be considered confidential. The information requested will assist us in determining if your product can be processed/developed in our plant.

All questions must be answered. Please type or print legibly. Attach more sheets as necessary.
Date of Application: __ / __ / __
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City, State, Zip Code: _______________________________________
Daytime Phone Number: (___) ___- ____
Evening Phone Number: (___) ___- ____

Type of product: (milk, ice cream, soft cheese, hard cheese, yogurt, juice, etc.)
Describe item to be processed/developing:
What is your expectation of services we can provide for you?
List supplies or ingredients you will bring into the plant:
How will the ingredients be transported to the plant?
Please note that all milk products made must come from our Campus farm, unless we cannot supply what you need. All ingredients to be added to your product will need to be in the original packaging.
Are you interested in purchasing milk or dairy products from us? Yes or No
If yes, indicate the dairy products you would like to purchase and the quantity needed.
If you are bringing in your own milk, is your farm presently inspected? Yes or No
If not, your farm must be inspected by a Certified Industry Milk Inspector, and provide proof of passing that inspection. We will be able to inspect your farm should it be needed.
Have all your animals been tested for TB and Brucellosis? Yes or NO
A copy of that report must be submitted to us.
If you bring your own milk or dairy products, how will it be kept cold during transport?
Your milk will have to be cooled below 45F. Within 2 hours of the completion of milking. Your milk will have to be transported to the plant so that the temperature at the plant will be below 45F.

We will inspect all ingredients, milk and dairy products before they are allowed into the plant. Milk and dairy products will be tested for antibiotic residue and freshness. Other products will be inspected for labeling, contamination and container integrity.

If you live or work on a farm, you will be required to bring freshly laundered clothes. You will have to shower and change into these clothes before you will be allowed into the plant. Please bring your own towels and soap.
What is the quantity you want to process/develop each time you are at the plant?
What type of packaging for your finished product will you require (kind of container, size of container)?
You will need to supply your own packaging containers, or wrap for your completed product.
You will need to remove your product as soon as it is made, we have no storage room.
How will you transport your finished product from the incubator?
You will need to have refrigerated transportation of your product back to your storage area.
How will your finished product be stored?
Your storage area will have to be inspected by NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets.
Where will the finished product be distributed?
NYS Dept. of Ag & Mkt. will have to know your expected sales locations. Your product will have to be labeled.
Will you be bringing in your labels?
Do you need help in the design and requirements for labeling? Yes or No
The labels that you must apply to your product must be pre-approved by the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets. You may call Becca Durant at 315.495.2515 for the approval.
Will you need technical assistance to process the product (do you know how to operate the equipment or make the product)?
Please identify specific assistance needs
What is your expected time frame on development?
How many times will you need the plant? (Estimated total number of days)
How often will you need the plant? (Estimate of days per week/month)
Do you have an estimate of the time you will require each time you use the plant?
What is your preferred time to use the plant?
List other times that are acceptable to you.
A representative of the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets will inform the SUNY Morrisville Dairy Business Development Center when you are in compliance with the regulations.

No milk or products can be brought into the plant until we schedule time for you. We will contact you when all the requirements are met. We will then negotiate a mutually convenient time for you to process your product.
Would you be interested in using our Dining Hall and Campus Store for a product-tasting test and evaluation?
Application approved:
MAC
Incubator Committee
Application NOT approved
Reason (not possible with our equipment, not different from other products, needs to go into production/development done)