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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.

April 2015

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

April 1, 2015
11:00am-2:00pm
Malone, NY

Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting

April 16, 2015
1-3 pm
Owego, NY

This discussion group meeting will focus on farming and working with family dynamics as well as conflict resolution. Our invited speakers are Judy Flint and Erica Leubner from NY FarmNet.  

Cortland County Agri-Economic Development Mini Conference-For All Farm Sizes

April 17, 2015
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cortland, NY

Your Farm Business: The Least Thought of Side Should be the Most Thought of Side!  This free workshop is being provided to help you develop and promote your agricultural enterprise!  Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Steve Hadcock will share ideas on various business management practices, risk management, business structures, taxes and regulations for any size farm or business that will assist you as your farm or business grows and changes.  Participants are welcome to bring farm or business displays, literature, brochures, business cards etc. for networking while enjoying local foods provided by Dasher's Pub.  Pre-Register online or by calling 607-753-5078.

May 2015

'Tools for Transitioning to Organic Dairy' Webinar

May 19, 2015
10am - 11:30am

'Tools for Transitioning to Organic Dairy' Webinar
The transition to organic dairy production can be challenging to plan and may take up to three years to complete. To help with the planning a 'Tools for Transitioning to Organic Dairy' webinar is set for 10am-11:30am on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, for those who work with dairies interested in becoming organic producers and farmers considering the transition.  

The webinar will feature presenters with Cornell's Organic Dairy Initiative, Northeast Organic Farming Association, USDA Farm Services Agency, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Presentations will cover the requirements for organic certification, tools to adjust conventional farming practices to meet those requirements, and the types of federal loans and Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative resources that can help with transition costs.

The webinar is targeted at informing and equipping Extension and agribusiness educators, NY FarmNet counselors, bankers and other dairy industry personnel to help farmers interested in transitioning to organic dairy production, but farmers are also welcome to participate in the webinar. There will be time for questions and answers.

To register for the webinar, use the link at http://blogs.cornell.edu/organicdairyinitiative/ by 4pm on May 18. For more details, contact Fay Benson at 607-753-5213.


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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.


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. 
Complete Project Details: https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_1125.pdf

Manure history and field management (cover crops, crop rotation, etc.) impact soil nitrogen (N)- supplying capacity. In the project, Power of Manure, we evaluate the N supply, soil microbial biomass, and crop N uptake efficiency as a result of different manure histories, field agronomic management, and soil types.


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


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