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January 2021
Winter Crop Meeting 2021 - A Virtual Weekly Meeting Series (Session 1- January 14)
January 14, 2021 : Virtual Winter Crop Meeting Series 2021
Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm
Virtual / Zoom Video Conference
Thursday, January 14 from 1-2 pm
Topics: Week 1 Crop Stress - Tips for Management;
$10 for a single session / $20 for access to all sessions
Winter Crop Meeting 2021 - A Virtual Series (Session 2 - January 21)

January 22, 2021 : Virtual Winter Crop Meeting Series 2021
JAN 21ST Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm
Virtual / Zoom Video Conference
Thursday, January 21 from 1-2 pm
Covering topics:
Week 2 Soybean Cyst Nematode & Best Practices for Management (1 DEC Credit Available);
Anyone planning on receiving DEC credit for their participation must send a photo of their DEC license to dg576@cornell.edu and you must have your card while viewing the meeting to verify attendance/participation.
$10 for a single session / $20 for access to all sessions
Critical Calf Care: Urgent Decision Making for Dairy Calf Health
January 5, 2021
January 12, 2021
January 19, 2021
January 26, 2021
February 2, 2021
February 9, 2021
February 16, 2021
12:30 pm
Virtual
CCE Regional Ag Teams are excited to offer this NEW calf care series! Join us VIRTUALLY for a 7 week series on critical calf care topics! This series will be offered every Tuesday starting January 5, 2021 at 12:30pm EST.
Our last session on February 16, 2021 will be a LIVE panel discussion with Dr. Fernando Soberon (Standard Nutrition Consultants), Dr. Rodrigo Molano Torres (Valacta), Dr. Laura Rath-Brown (Midstate Veterinary Services), Dr. Jen Walker (Danone North America), and a local NY dairy producer.
Winter Crop Meeting 2021 - A Virtual Series (Session 3 - January 28)
January 28, 2021 : Virtual Winter Crop Meeting Series 2021
Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm
Virtual / Zoom Video Conference
Thursdays, January 28 from 1-2 pm
Covering topics:
Week 3 Corn Silage Hybrid Trials 2020 Update & Management Tips;
$10 for a single session / $20 for access to all sessions
QuickBooks for Farmers Online
January 22, 2021
January 29, 2021
February 5, 2021
February 12, 2021
February 19, 2021
Fridays from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
https://south-central-ny-dairy-field-crops.teachable.com

QuickBooks for Farmers combines the theory and practice of farm business accounting into a single class, this training will empower students to set up and maintain a record-keeping system that is accurate, efficient, and useful. This year we are teaching the course in an online format, providing self-paced learning from the comfort of home.
Offered Fridays from 1 -2:30 pm; January 18 -February 19.
Course fee is $190 with a discounted rate available for farms located in our 6-county region.
February 2021
Winter Crop Meeting 2021 - A Virtual Weekly Series (Session 4 - February 4)
February 4, 2021 : Virtual Winter Crop Meeting Series 2021
Thursday from 1:00-2:00pm
Virtual / Zoom Video Conference
Thursday, February 4 from 1-2 pm
Covering topics:
Week 4 Management Factors that Contribute to High Yield in Corn.
$10 for a single session / $20 for access to all sessions
Practical Soil Health - A 4-week Meeting Series - Session 1

February 9, 2021
12:30 - 2:15 pm
Video Conference via Zoom
Practical Soil Health 2021 - A Weekly Meeting Series
Weekly: Tuesdays, February 9 - March 2
Generous Sponsors Cover the Fees for this session. No charge.
Topic: Cover Crop Management and Termination
Practical Soil Health - A 4-week Meeting Series - Session 2
February 16, 2021
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Video Conference via Zoom
Practical Soil Health 2021 - A Weekly Meeting Series
Weekly: Tuesdays, February 9 - March 2
Feb 9th session: 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm / Subsequent sessions: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Topic:
Compaction Damage & It's Modification - Results from research using state of the art technology
Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
February 17, 2021
March 3, 2021
March 17, 2021
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Video Conference via Zoom

FREE and Open to dairy farm owners & managers in Central & Western NY
February 17th - Santiago Ledwith, Director, Talentum4, Fostering Employee Engagement in a Multi-Cultural Workforce
March 3rd- Dr Rich Stup, Cornell Ag Workforce Development, Employee Handbooks: What's important & How to Start
March 17th - Betsy Hicks & Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE, Preliminary NY Dairy x Beef Cross Calves Survey Results & Lee Hodge & Tim Timmons, ABS Global - InFocus Program Updates
2021 Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School (ONLINE)
February 18, 2021
February 25, 2021
Thursday February 18, 2021- 10:30 am to noon & 1pm to 2 pm and Thursday February 25, 2021 - 11am to noon & 1 pm to 2:40 pm
Video Conference via Zoom
The Seventh Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School will feature expert speakers on grain storage management and a panel of progressive farmers sharing expertise on grain storage, handling grain for seed, and packaging grains for retail. Lastly, heritage corn as well as heritage and ancient small grain varieties will be discussed by university researchers with years of experience evaluating heritage, ancient, and specialty corn and small grain varieties, including for organic systems. As the local grain economy grows, more people are re-discovering varieties from the past that bring rich flavor to breads, tortillas, brews, and other foods.
The Full Agenda and Speaker Bio's are online at: https://tinyurl.com/2021-Grain...
Practical Soil Health - A 4-week Meeting Series - Session 3
February 23, 2021
12:30 - 1:45 pm
video conference via zoom
Cortland,
Practical Soil Health 2021 A Weekly Meeting Series
Weekly Tuesday February 9 - March 2Feb 9 session: 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Subsequent sessions: 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
$10 for Feb 16th Session only.
Topics:
Cover Crop Management and Termination
Compaction Damage & It's Modification - Results from research using state of the art technology
Making the Most of Your No-till Planter Experience Without Breaking the Bank
Soil Health Practices in Dairy Systems - A Farmer Panel
March 2021
Practical Soil Health - A 4-week Meeting Series - Session 4
March 2, 2021
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Video Conference via Zoom

Practical Soil Health 2021 A Weekly Meeting Series
Weekly Series: Tuesdays, February 9 - March 212:30 pm - 1:45 pm
March 2nd
Topic: Soil Health Practices in Dairy Systems - A Farmer Panel
New England Dairy Nutrition Conference (Virtual)
March 11, 2021
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Video Conference via Zoom
NEAFA is partnering with UConn, U of Maine, URI, UMASS, UNH, UVM, and Cornell for a Virtual Dairy Seminar on Thursday, March 11. This event will provide top-notch speakers on timely topics impacting dairy herd management.
Register for your free zoom link by emailing this address: sue@nysta.mobi
Crop Protection Workshop

March 11, 2021
1 pm - 3 pm
Video Conference via Zoom

Crop Protection Workshop
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Meeting via Zoom 1:00 —3:00 pm
**CCA & 1.75 DEC Credits Offered**
Pesticide Applicator Training - Virtual Workshop
March 17, 2021
1 pm - 4:15 pm
Video Conference via Zoom

Pesticide Applicator Training Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Meeting via Zoom 1:00 —4:15 pm
Who Should Attend:
* Individuals seeking a license for use of pesticides on their own properties (Private License).
* Individuals seeking a Commercial License.
This course will provide a basic introduction to safe pesticide handling and use but additional coursework and experience may be necessary for eligibility.
Bottle Lambs & Kids
March 21, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Video Conference via Zoom

Fostering or raising lambs and kids requires critical skills, care and attention. This introductory online class, through Zoom, will go over the basics in fostering and raising lambs and kids from birth to weaning, best management practices and nutrition.
Calves 101: Starting them Right
March 24, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Video Conference via Zoom

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be hosting a free webinar, Calves 101: Starting Them Right, on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Veterans and Military families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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March 25, 2021
December 31, 2021
Renewable Energy Leasing on Agricultural Lands
March 29, 2021
6:30 pm
Video Conference via Zoom

Join CCE Broome for a municipal training where they will discuss the impacts of solar and wind leasing on agricultural land, as well as planning and zoning considerations to make a community more ag-friendly. This event is open to legislative boards, planning boards, zoning board of appeals, planning & zoning staff, municipal engineers, code enforcements officers, municipal attorneys, and others who are interested in learning more on this topic. Speakers include Nicholas Cortese of Coughlin and Gerhart, Jeffery Kehoe of NYS Department of Ag and Markets, and Elizabeth Wolters of the NYS Farm Bureau.
Pasture Prep: Virtual Ruminations for your 2021 Grazing Program
March 2, 2021
March 9, 2021
March 16, 2021
March 23, 2021
March 30, 2021
April 6, 2021
: Pasture Prep: Virtual Ruminations for your 2021 Grazing Program
Tuesdays, March 2nd - 30th at 12pm, April 6th at 7:00 pm
Video Conference via Zoom

CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops and SCNY Dairy and Field Crops teams are excited to offer a grazing series with an emphasis on dairy herds, but all grazers are welcome! Join us VIRTUALLY for a 6 week series on unique topics around grazing.
Uprooting Racism, Seeding Sovereignty
March 31, 2021
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Video Conference via Zoom

CCE St. Lawrence County, along with the North Country Sustainability Day & Green Living Fair are hosting a presentation and Q&A with farmer, soil steward, and food sovereignty activist, Leah Penniman. The webinar is "Uprooting Racism, Seeding Sovereignty".
Announcements
USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers
For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP ContractsThis 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
ON FARM RESEARCH TRIALS 2025: Value of Manure & Power of Manure
Manure has all seventeen essential plant nutrients and can increase yield beyond what can be obtained with fertilizer only. In this project, Value of Manure, we evaluate the nitrogen fertilizer replacement value (how much N can we credit to manure?) and yield differences as a result of manure application.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
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
- 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.For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here