Open to all beef producers, even if you're not a member of NYBPA!

Featured Speaker:  Dr Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK

Topic:  "What is finished?  Managing cattle to optimize carcass value"

Open to all beef producers, even if you're not a member of NYBPA!

Featured Speaker:  Dr Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK

Topic: "What is finished?  Managing cattle to optimize carcass value"

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?

Do you need some fresh air, a bowl of chili and to network with other beef farmers in the snow (or possibly mud)?

If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, and Angus Glen Farm are teaming up to showcase The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

New to farm bookkeeping or experienced and looking to find more efficient or effective methods? Looking to learn and compare, firsthand, various means and services? 

Then, this program is for you! 

Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge 
about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping. 

Free Webinar Series - Whether or not to keep a dairy animal is a multi-faceted decision. Each week of this series experts will address the different considerations in making that decision.

Tuesdays from Jan 21 to March 4, 2025 from 12:00 pm-1 pm ET

2025 Winter Crop Meeting - Dryden

Opportunities for High Oleic Soybeans in Dairy Diets | Dr. Tom Overton, Professor, Department of  Animal Science, Cornell University Planning Weed Control and Fertility Programs and Updates for 2025 | Mr. Taylor Harris, Specialist, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Seed Corn Maggot| Anna Dipaola, PhD Candidate, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University 
Integrated Strategies for Weed Control | Dr. Vipan Kumar, Extension Weed Scientist, Section of Plant Science (SIPS), CALS Cornell University Growing Season Factors and Corn Silage Performance | Mr. Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY

 3 DEC credits; CCA credits available

$35 - preregister / $40 at the door

2025 Winter Crop Meeting - Auburn

Opportunities for High Oleic Soybeans in Dairy Diets | Dr. Tom Overton, Professor, Department of  Animal Science, Cornell University
Planning Weed Control and Fertility Programs and Updates for 2025 | Mr. Taylor Harris, Specialist, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Seed Corn Maggot| Anna Dipaola, PhD Candidate, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University 
Integrated Strategies for Weed Control | Dr. Vipan Kumar, Extension Weed Scientist, Section of Plant Science (SIPS), CALS Cornell University
Growing Season Factors and Corn Silage Performance | Mr. Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY

 3 DEC credits; CCA credits available

$35 - preregister / $40 at the door

This meeting is targeted at both experienced and new farm workers who are operating trucks and ag equipment while applying manure and harvesting crops. 

There will be CAFO training credits available for farms that need them. 

4 Workshops:  (select 1 morning and afternoon session)
•Workshop 1 - Stress, Success & Succession
•Workshop 2 - Marketing your Ag Business
•Workshop 3 - Insurance for You and Your Business
• Workshop 4 - Business Development Resources

PRESENTED BY:  THE CORTLAND COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BDC)
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION,
CORTLAND COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT,
USDA/RURAL DEVELOPMENT/NRCS/FSA, and CORTLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Program Sponsors: Tompkins County Trust, Farm Credit East & Cortland County BDC

Join us for a lunch meeting with Penn State University's renowned calf specialist, Dr. Melissa Cantor.  Dr. Cantor will show us new research into extended colostrum feeding both as a preventative therapy and an intervention strategy for sick calves.  She will also delve into new uses of calf-hood technologies such as activity monitors, auto-feeders and the role that AI can play. 

A Review of Practice for Optimizing Results with Crop Protectant Applications!!

2.0 DEC credits in categories 1A and 21-25 will be earned

Bringing together agricultural producers and supporters, community and business to celebrate our agricultural heritage and accomplishments!

Are transition calves a bottleneck in your heifer rearing program?  Want to upskill your employees to improve the calf transition period? Join regional dairy specialists and PRO-Dairy for this comprehensive, one-day, hands-on workshop! 

Who Should Attend: Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase

Topics Covered: Nutrition, Health, Housing and Inventory Management.

Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)

Offered in English and Spanish.

We are grateful for sponsorship of this program from DFA, Zoetis, Perry Vet Clinic, Feedworks USA and Farm Credit East.

Are transition calves a bottleneck in your heifer rearing program?  Want to upskill your employees to improve the calf transition period? Join regional dairy specialists and PRO-Dairy for this comprehensive, one-day, hands-on workshop! 

Who Should Attend: Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase

Topics Covered: Nutrition, Health, Housing and Inventory Management.

Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)

Offered in English and Spanish.

A REVIEW OF PLANTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS!