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November 2014

Hands-on Mozzarella class with Thomas Pinello

November 3, 2014
6pm-8pm
Ithaca, NY

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. 

Feed Dealers Meeting

November 13, 2014
11 am - 2:30 pm
Cortland, NY

The 2014 Cortland Area Feed Dealers Meeting will be held at the New York State Grange at Cortland from 11-2:30.   
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, other consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York since the late 1940s and provide opportunities for educational programming with networking in the local regions.
Fee is $25
RSVP to Amanda at (607) 753 - 5078.
Contact Betsy Hicks (607) 753 - 5213 with any questions.

December 2014

Introducing Radishes into the Organic Pasture Webinar by eOrganic

December 4, 2014
2pm EST

Join eOrganic for a webinar on considerations for introducing radishes into the organic pasture by Cornell Cooperative Extension?s Fay Benson and Liz Burrichter. The webinar will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11 AM Pacific Time, 12 PM Mountain, 1 PM Central, 2 PM Eastern Time. The webinar is free and open to the public, and advance registration is required.
Register now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/788501931974263553

Cornell Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference

December 9, 2014
10 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY

SAVE THE DATE for the Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference. 
New York agricultural leaders learn about the short-and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy, grains and feed, and horticultural products.

Calf & Heifer Congress

December 10 - December 11, 2014
Henrietta, NY

The Calf & Heifer Congress 2014 - "Birth to Breeding" is the fourth in a series of dairy replacement conferences presented by Cornell University Extension and the Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program. 

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.




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Upcoming Events

Labor Road Show IX

December 1, 2025

The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.

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!

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