month view
Add Central New York Dairy and Field Crops, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Events to View

2015 Events - year view

next yearview later months
view earlier monthsprevious year

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.  

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.

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

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. 


"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.

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.

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.



June 2015

No Events Scheduled at this Time



July 2015

Dairy Environmental Systems & Climate Adaptation Conference

July 29 - July 31, 2015
8 am - 5 pm
Ithaca, NY

This 2-day regional conference on July 29 - 31, 2015 will feature a unique opportunity to learn about emerging dairy housing and manure management systems in conjunction with regional climate trends and national and international drivers, along with adaptation strategies for the Northeast and upper mid-west U.S, and to visit the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York.


August 2015

Hay Making Workshop

August 20, 2015
6 pm sign-in, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cortland, NY

The workshop will focus on:
  •  Machinery Overview for making Dry Hay
  •  Proper Adjustments for Equipment
  •  Small Square Bales & Large Round Bales
  •  Acid application & calibration
  •  Proper Storage of Dry Hay
  •  Caring for your Hay Stand

NY Farms to Host National Grazinglands Trailer, Healthy Soils for Dairy Grazers Workshops August 24,

August 24, 2015
10am-2:30pm
Groton, NY

NY Farms to Host National Grazinglands Trailer, Healthy Soils for Dairy Grazers Workshops August 24,
The New York Grazing Coalition, Organic Valley Cooperative, and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting three free on-farm healthy soils workshops for dairy operators who graze their cows. The workshops in Groton, Lisbon and Little Falls, NY, will feature hand-on learning opportunities with the National Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer and soil health presenters.

NY Farms to Host National Grazinglands Trailer, Healthy Soils for Dairy Grazers Workshops August 24,

August 25, 2015
10am-2:30pm
Lisbon, NY

NY Farms to Host National Grazinglands Trailer, Healthy Soils for Dairy Grazers Workshops August 24,
The New York Grazing Coalition, Organic Valley Cooperative, and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting three free on-farm healthy soils workshops for dairy operators who graze their cows. The workshops in Groton, Lisbon and Little Falls, NY, will feature hand-on learning opportunities with the National Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer and soil health presenters.

Farm Safety and OSHA Workshop

August 26, 2015
10:30 am - 3 pm
Homer, NY

The SCNY team will be hosting a Farm Safety and OSHA Workshop at McMahon's EZ Acres.  Pro-Dairy's Karl Czymmek and NYCAMH's Jim Carraba will be there to lead the discussion and answer questions. The workshop will focus on:
  • General farm safety
  • The Dairy Dozen & OSHA guidelines
  • What to do if your farm has an unplanned OSHA inspection
  • Update on OSHA LEP inspection
  • How to manage after the inspection
  • Fines/Fine Reductions
There will also be a local farm present to talk about their unplanned inspection.  After lunch, there will be a walkthrough of facilities to highlight areas to focus on.  

Any questions, please call Betsy at 607.753.5213 or email her at bjh246@cornell.edu.


NY Farms to Host National Grazinglands Trailer, Healthy Soils for Dairy Grazers Workshops August 24,

August 26, 2015
10am-2:30pm
Little Falls, NY

NY Farms to Host National Grazinglands Trailer, Healthy Soils for Dairy Grazers Workshops August 24,
The New York Grazing Coalition, Organic Valley Cooperative, and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting three free on-farm healthy soils workshops for dairy operators who graze their cows. The workshops in Groton, Lisbon and Little Falls, NY, will feature hand-on learning opportunities with the National Grazinglands Coalition Soil Health Trailer and soil health presenters.


September 2015

Corn Silage Harvest Workshop

September 9, 2015
1:00pm -3:00pm
Horseheads, NY

Topics to Include:Target Dry Matter for Harvest, Kernel Processing, Chop Length, Packing Tractors & Fill Rate, Managing shrink

Speakers:Tom Zorn, Cows Come First and Janice Degni & Betsy Hicks, CCE SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team

Come early and bring 3-4 stalks of your corn (label fields) to be chipped and dried down for dry matters

-Light refreshments & drinks will be offered
-Live demonstrations for determining packing weight needed, bunk density, processing and more
-Updates on current conditions?we may be into chopping!

RSVP to Jen Atkinson at (607) 753-5078 - Questions to Betsy Hicks(607) 753-5213

Corn Silage Harvest Workshop

September 10, 2015
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whitney Point, NY

Topics to Include:Target Dry Matter for Harvest, Kernel Processing, Chop Length, Packing Tractors & Fill Rate, Managing shrink

Speakers:Tom Zorn, Cows Come First and Janice Degni & Betsy Hicks, CCE SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team

Come early and bring 3-4 stalks of your corn (label fields) to be chipped and dried down for dry matters 

-Light refreshments & drinks will be offered
-Live demonstrations for determining packing weight needed, bunk density, processing and more
-Updates on current conditions?we may be into chopping!

RSVP to Jen Atkinson at (607) 753-5078 - Questions to Betsy Hicks(607) 753-5213




October 2015

Cortland County 2015 Farm Trail

October 24, 2015
11 am - 3 pm
Cortland, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cortland County and Cortland County Farm Bureau will be hosting the 2015 Cortland County Farm Trail along Route 13 on October 24, 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is a free, family-oriented educational event that offers the public a chance to visit four working farms and learn about agriculture.

Sheep & Goat Hay Workshop

October 26, 2015
Registration 5:30pm, Program 6-8 pm
Dryden, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cortland County and the South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team of CCE will be offering a Sheep and Goat Hay Workshop hosted by Lilley's Tack and Feed at 15 Livermore Road in Dryden, NY on October 26, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Refreshments and registration will begin at 5:30 pm. 

Soil Health For Grazers

October 27, 2015
6pm
Owego, NY

Soil Health For Grazers
CCE Cortland and the Tioga Grazers are hosting a workshop Soil Health For Grazers featuring the NY Soil Health Trailer on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:00pm at Twin Brook Barm, 206 Lainhart Rd., Owego, NY. Learn the effects of grazing management on soil with this event specific to NY grazers.  Attendees will learn about: Aggregate Stability, Compaction, Active Carbon, Pasture & Forage Crop Insurance and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring a chunk of sod from their own pasture for use in demonstrations. For more information about upcoming NY Soil Health Trailer events, visit: www.facebook.com/nysoilhealthtrailer


November 2015

2015 Feed Dealers Seminar

November 19, 2015
Registration 5:30pm, Buffet dinner 6 pm, followed by program concluding at 9 pm
Cortland, NY

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.



December 2015

Cornell Hops Conference & NeHA Annual Meeting

December 5, 2015
8:00am - 5:00pm
Morrisville, NY

Cornell Hops Conference & NeHA Annual Meeting
Network with brewers, educators, hop growers, and prospective hop growers and learn the latest research at this annual conference and trade show.  Register by November 23, 2015 at https://events.cornell.edu/event/cornell_hops_conference.  For more information about the conference contact: Steve Miller at 315-684-3001 Ext. 127 or sgm6@cornell.edu or Sarah Ficken at 315-684-3001 Ext. 108 or sjs299@cornell.edu

Winter Dairy Management

December 9, 2015
10-3 pm
Binghamton, NY

2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making.  

4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting

December 17, 2015
6pm - 9pm
Homer, NY

Join us for the 4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6-9pm at Hobeau's Fireside Grill, 110 Route 281, Homer, NY 13077 with dinner, "Dutch Treat"

What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?

Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?

To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu

Grain Marketing Meeting for Sponsorship

December 17, 2015
6pm - 9pm
Homer, NY

Join us for the 4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6-9pm at Hobeau's Fireside Grill, 110 Route 281, Homer, NY 13077 with dinner, "Dutch Treat"

What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?

Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?

To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu



Dairy

Dairy

Livestock

Livestock

Grazing

Grazing

Forages

Forages

Grains

Grains

view calendar of events

Upcoming Events

Spanish Dairy Webinar Series

September 3, 2025
September 10, 2025
September 17, 2025
September 24, 2025
October 1, 2025
October 8, 2025
October 15, 2025
October 22, 2025
October 29, 2025
November 5, 2025

Daniela Gonzalez Carranza is happy to announce a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a dairy webinar series only in Spanish. 

Automated Health Monitoring Systems for Dairy Workshop

October 24, 2025
Harford, NY

Presentation by Dr Julio Giordano, Cornell University

Learn about practical application for several types of Automated Health Monitoring Systems, including 

SCR collars, Smaxtec boluses, Afi collars, Cattle Eye, Cainthu and more

  • Review of live CURC dairy farm data
  • See cow alerts on the computer, and 
  • Assess health of the cow being alerted in the barn

Get your monitoring system questions answered by Dr Giordano!

** This workshop is also available in Spanish!! Please indicate in the registration if you'll want to attend the Spanish session! **

This workshop is open to all dairy farmers, those that have monitoring systems or those thinking about adapting a new system. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is REQUIRED.  Lunch is provided at no charge!

Dairy Systems & Technology Showcase - Cayuga County Tours

October 29, 2025 : Fall Farm Tour - Cayuga County

  • Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, PRO-DAIRY, and other industry experts.
  • Intended audience: Dairy farmers and industry partners.

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!



Follow us on Facebook

The team updates our facebook page frequently - follow us to be updated on our events, see some fun videos and get local area updates!

facebook.com/SCNYDairyandFieldCropsTeam


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


NEWSLETTER   |   CURRENT PROJECTS   |   IMPACT IN NY   |   SPONSORSHIP  |  RESOURCES   |   SITE MAP