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January 2015

Regional Milk Quality Meetings

January 8, 2015
10 am Registration, Program 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cortland, NY

Cooperative Extension is offering three separate Milk Quality Meetings this winter:  Jan 8, Feb 5 & Mar 5 from 10:30am-3:30pm.  The January 8 meeting will focus on Mammary physiology & the basics of mastitis culturing.  The February 5 meeting will focus on Importance of Cow Comfort, Environment & Equipment Maintenance & impacts on milk quality.  The March 5 meeting will focus on the Importance of Record keeping for mastitis control.  Cost for all 3 meetings is $100, including bulk tank sample.  

Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow?

January 13 - January 14, 2015
East Syracuse, NY

A Two Day Seminar on Farm Business Transfers
Keynote Speaker:  Danny Klinefelter, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University
Meetings and meals are now FREE!
Platinum Sponsors:  Farm Credit East and NY Ag & Markets

NYCO Meeting: Unlocking the Fertility of Your Soil

January 13, 2015
10am-2pm
Geneva, NY

Presentations from 
  • Jean Bonhotal from Cornell Waste Management on soil vitality
  • Klaas Martens on the Soil Renaissance Initiative, a grass-roots effort that has caught the attention of even the highest levels of the USDA
  • Carol MacNeil with the Cornell Vegetable Team on Cornell's Soil Health Assessment
The event is free but please bring a dish to pass for the lunch and any questions you might have for a group discussion after lunch.

Operations Managers Conference

January 20 - January 21, 2015
Liverpool, NY

Operations management on dairy farms is integral to the success of the farm business. The Operations Managers Conference for Dairy and Field Crops provides an opportunity for people responsible for day to day activities to increase their management and operations skills while interacting with other managers.

Winter Crop Meeting 2015

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 23, 2015
9 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY


Organic Dairy & Crop Producers Discussion Group Meeting -- Farm Tour

January 28, 2015
11am - 2:30pm
Groton, NY

Please Join Us for a Tour of the Sherman family's newly constructed dairy barn on NYS Rte 222. Vaughn will lead us on a tour of the barn and share the plans for the new facility and its management. We'll head to the McLean Fire Hall for lunch after the tour and continue discussion after lunch.

Wednesday, January 28
11am - 2:30 pm
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Amanda at 753-5078 or am2229@cornell.edu


Looking forward to seeing you. Please call (753-5215) with any questions.

Cortland Area Dairy Managers Group Meeting

January 29, 2015
2:30 - 4:30pm
Homer, NY

Discussion Group Meeting
This is the first meeting of this new Discussion Group aimed at bringing together next generation managers of progressive dairies in the Cortland area.



February 2015

Hands-On Cheese Class with Thomas Pinello

February 3, 2015
6-8pm
Cortland, NY

Due to popular demand, we will be having another cheese-making class! Have you ever thought about making cheese at home? Here is your chance to learn basic cheese making techniques from an experienced, local cheese maker.  

Regional Milk Quality Meetings

February 5, 2015
10 am Registration, Program 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cortland, NY

Cooperative Extension is offering three separate Milk Quality Meetings this winter:  Jan 8, Feb 5 & Mar 5 from 10:30am-3:30pm.  The January 8 meeting will focus on Mammary physiology & the basics of mastitis culturing.  The February 5 meeting will focus on Importance of Cow Comfort, Environment & Equipment Maintenance & impacts on milk quality.  The March 5 meeting will focus on the Importance of Record keeping for mastitis control.  Cost for all 3 meetings is $100, including bulk tank sample.  

NYCO Meeting: Quality Forage Comes From Planning, Not By Luck

February 10, 2015
10am-2pm
Geneva, NY

Presentations from
  • Tom Kilcer from Advanced Ag Systems on the forage management required for All Forage or High Forage Diets
  • Aaron Gabriel from Cornell Extension Washington County on information for making dry hay including certified hay preservatives
  • A panel of organic dairy farmers on their planning and management strategies for making high-quality forage 
The event is free but please bring a dish to pass for the lunch and any questions you might have for a group discussion after lunch.

Annie's Meeting: Saving for Retirement

February 17, 2015
10:30am - 3pm
Ithaca, NY

Do you have a strategy in place for financing your retirement? The workshop, Planning and Saving for Retirement, will provide a foundation to get your plan off the ground. While relevant to all future retirees, this workshop has been developed for farm women. Cornell Cooperative Extension will host Andrew Polley, Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors on February 17th from 10:30 am to 3 pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Tompkins County located at 615 Willow Ave. Arrive at 10:30 to enjoy refreshments and fellowship.

Pre-registration is required for this workshop. The cost is $10 per person. Please call Amanda Montgomery @ 753-5078 to pre-register.

Manure Handling Workshop

February 26, 2015
9:30am - 12pm
Auburn, NY

 Tips for evaluation of your manure handling and transfer systems to reduce risk of spills
 Some regulatory requirements
 Spreading issues
 Preparing for and handling spills
 DEC perspective on handling spills
 Meets the training requirements for manure handling for ECL &CAFO Farms.

Free and open to all.
 Valuable information for farms of all sizes.
 Participant discussion after the presentation.

Contact the Cayuga SWCD for more information or to register for the event @ 315-252-4171 x3,
or e-mail us? Valerie? vhorning@cayugaswcd.org or Jason - jcuddeback@cayugaswcd.org

March 2015

Regional Milk Quality Meetings

March 5, 2015
10 am Registration, Program 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cortland, NY

Cooperative Extension is offering three separate Milk Quality Meetings this winter:  Jan 8, Feb 5 & Mar 5 from 10:30am-3:30pm.  The January 8 meeting will focus on Mammary physiology & the basics of mastitis culturing.  The February 5 meeting will focus on Importance of Cow Comfort, Environment & Equipment Maintenance & impacts on milk quality.  The March 5 meeting will focus on the Importance of Record keeping for mastitis control.  Cost for all 3 meetings is $100, including bulk tank sample.  

2015 Central New York Dairy Day

March 10, 2015
10-3 pm
Sherburne, NY

Breeding, Raising and Managing Your Future Herd of Super Cows

NYCO Meeting: Producing, Protecting, and Marketing of Organic Grain

March 10, 2015
10am-2pm
Geneva, NY

Presentations from
  • Wegman's Bakery Team on their goal to use locally-produced organic grains in a new line of breads
  • Sam Sherman from Champlain Valley Mills on marketing opportunities for organic grain
  • Dr. Heather Darby on the results from her grain trials in Vermont
  • Elizabeth Dyke, the overseer of the OGRN project, on the approaches to transitioning land into organic production
  • Fay Benson on the new organic crop insurance program for organic grain production
Please bring a dish to pass for the lunch and any questions you might have for a group discussion after lunch. We do request a $1-2 donation to support the costs of coffee and paper products.

Winter Dairy Management

March 12, 2015
9:30 am Registration, Program 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cortland, NY

This year's Winter Dairy Management program will be focusing on impacting profitability via milk components.

Cover Crops & Soil Health

March 16, 2015
11:45am-1:00pm Registration & Lunch, 1:00-3:00pm Topics
Dryden, NY


"Lunch With Jerry" Organic Dairy Discussion Groups - Alfred State College Farm

March 19, 2015
11:00am-2:00pm
Alfred, NY

Organic Dairy Discussion Groups to meet at regional locations. Farmers that are currently certified as

well as those that are thinking of transitioning to organic production are welcome.

Crop Protection Meeting 2015

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 19, 2015
Registration 9:30 am Program:10am-2pm
Horseheads, NY

Crop Protection Seminar addressing nutritional needs, plant diseases, weed control and benefits of cover crops.

2 DEC credits in categories 1A, 21-25. 


Annie's Project Risk Management Education for Farm and Ranch Women

March 20, 2015
10:30 coffee. Discussion 11 am - 3 pm
Ithaca, NY

Women in Agriculture: A group to make friendships, share common interests and grow as partners in their farm business.

"Lunch With Jerry" Organic Dairy Discussion Groups - Mohawk, NY

March 20, 2015
11:00am-2:00pm
Mohawk, NY

Organic Dairy Discussion Groups to meet at regional locations. Farmers who are currently certified as well as those who are thinking of transitioning to organic production are welcome.

Organic Dairy & Crop Discussion Group Meeting

March 24, 2015
12:00pm-3:00pm
Cortland, NY


Pesticide Applicator Training

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 25, 2015
12:00pm Registration, 12:30-3:30pm Instruction
Dryden, NY


"Lunch With Jerry" Organic Dairy Discussion Groups - Memphis, NY

March 26, 2015
11:00am-2:00pm
Memphis, NY

Organic Dairy Discussion Groups to meet at regional locations. Farmers who are currently certified as well as those who are thinking of transitioning to organic production are welcome.

"Lunch With Jerry" Organic Dairy Discussion Groups - Village Hall, St. Hammond, NY

March 31, 2015
11:00am-2:00pm
St. Hammond, NY

Organic Dairy Discussion Groups to meet at regional locations. Farmers who are currently certified as well as those who are thinking of transitioning to organic production are welcome.

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Upcoming Events

Winter Bale Grazing Pasture Walk

January 10, 2026
Truxton, NY

Join us for the second  Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?

Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?

Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer? 

If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Hillside Farms are teaming up to showcase our Second Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

Boots in the Barn: Webinar Series

January 13, 2026

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

Webinar Series every Tuesday starting January 13th @ 12:00pm to February 24th.

2026 Winter Crop Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 22, 2026
Auburn, NY

Connect with the agricultural community and many key note speakers on the folllowing topics:

  • Emerging Innovation in Plant Breeding and Technologies - A Peek at the Future by Ben Rogers, Pioneer Field Agronomist
  • Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in NY Corn & Soybean by Dr. Vipam Kumar, NYS Extension Weed Scientist, Cornell University
  • Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance Program by KC Slade, Risk Management Specialist, Farm Credit East—Crop Growers
  • Birds & the Bees Legislation and the Fate of Neonics by Janice Degni, Extension Field Crop Specialist
  • Emerging Disease Pests and Soil Borne Diseases of Soybean by Dr. Camilo Parada Rojas, NYS Extension Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
  • Solar Farms—Benefit or Detriment? by Mr. Michael McMahon, Chair, Homer Town Planning Board

4 DEC credits in categories 1A and 21-25.  1.5 PM, .5 CM and 1 PD CCA credits available.

Please send your DEC license number in the Notes to Us when you register on-line.



Announcements

USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers

For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP Contracts

This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements but have concerns that their contract is frozen, under review, or terminated, and who are uncertain of their rights to receive reimbursement as well as their ongoing obligations under the signed contract.

Version: 1.0
Issue date: Feb 28, 2025

A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS tab on the top of our webpage.

Additional Information: www.farmcommons.org

USDA Contract Freezes: Filing an NAD Appeal or Demand Letter


This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements and want more information on the mechanics of filing a National Appeals Division (NAD) appeal. This resource includes sample letters.

USDA NAD Appeal https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-hearings-and-appeals/national-appeals-division/nad-appeals

A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS heading at the top of our webpage.


Farm Participants Needed for Bale Grazing Grant!

Information on the Project:  
  • Approximately 10 acres total needed to bale graze two different bale densities
  • "Core" farms will graze two winters, "Demo" farms will graze one winter.
  • Payments for both "Core" farms and "Demo" farms
  • Baseline soil sampling by bale grazing team
  • Forage measurements in early season by bale grazing team
  • Late season clipping if residual not trampled down by farm
Interested farms can enroll for this winter or next.

Looking for 2-3 dairy farms to enroll! If interested, please reach out to Betsy Hicks, 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu 


Cornell Cow Convos - New Podcast

On-going podcast, New episodes released on the last Thursday of the month.
Guest speakers, CCE Dairy Specialists.

Housed on Soundcloud Channel is CCE Dairy Educators


Topics:
  • Preventative healthcare for cows
  • The trend of beef on dairy
  • What to look forward to in the new year for dairy
  • Socially grouping or pair-housing calves



2018 Drug Residue Prevention Manual

For more than 30 years, the U.S. dairy industry has focused educational efforts on the judicious use of antibiotics through the annual publication of a Best Practices Manual. The 2018 edition of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management? Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual is the primary educational tool for dairy farm managers throughout the country on the judicious and responsible use of antibiotics, including avoidance of drug residues in milk and meat.

The manual is a quick resource to review those antibiotics approved for dairy animals and can also be used as an educational tool and resource for farm managers as they develop on-farm best management practices necessary to avoid milk and meat residues. Visit the Manual and Form Library to download copies of this important tool!



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NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program

NYSERDA offers energy audits to help eligible farms and on-farm producers identify ways to save energy and money on utility bills. Reports include recommendations for energy efficiency measures.

Eligibility
Eligible farms include but are not limited to dairies, orchards, greenhouses, vegetables, vineyards, grain dryers, and poultry/egg. The farms must also be customers of New York State investor-owned utilities and contribute to the System Benefits Charge (SBC). Please check your farm’s current utility bills to see if your farm pays the SBC.

Energy Audit Options
You can request the level of energy audit that best fits your farm’s needs. NYSERDA will assign a Flexible Technical Assistance Program Consultant to visit your farm and perform an energy audit at no cost to you.

For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here