Cornell Cooperative Extension South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops

Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Ballston Spa location

January 7, 2020
5-7 pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Three locations to choose from.

Corn Congress - Batavia Location

January 8, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Please join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crop Team for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, so bring your picture ID. Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.

Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cobleskill location

January 8, 2020
5-7 pm
Cobleskill, NY

Three locations to choose from.

CANCELLEDLivestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cooperstown location

January 9, 2020
5-7 pm
Cooperstown, NY

Three locations to choose from.

Corn Congress - Waterloo Location

January 9, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Please join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field CropsTeam for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, so bring your picture ID. Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County

January 13, 2020
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY

Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.

CANCELLED Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert in Fonda

January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY

Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County

January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY

Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County

January 15, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY

Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.

QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers

January 15 - February 5, 2020
10am-12pm on January 15, 22, 29 & February 5
Cortland, NY

This is a beginner level class is for farm bookkeepers who want to improve financial record keeping, figure out whether QuickBooks software is a good fit for their business, or enhance their QuickBooks skills. In this 4-part series, you will learn how to set up and use QuickBooks from the ground up.

CANCELLED Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Ellicottville

January 16, 2020
2:30pm - 4pm
Ellicottville, NY

Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with SWNYDLFC, and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor (DOL) to learn more about the new Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act and how it will affect your farm business.

CANCELLED Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Portland

January 16, 2020
10:30am - 12pm
Portland, NY

2020 Hemp Session

January 16, 2020
9am - 2:15pm
Syracuse, NY

Hemp Session at the Empire State Producers Expo!

Dairy Managers Discussion Group - Session I

January 16, 2020
Noon lunch, meeting 1 - 3pm
Homer, NY

The Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group will host

Dr Julio Giordano from Cornell University, who will discuss Reproductive Strategies and associated program costs

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties

January 16, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY

Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County

January 17, 2020
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY

Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.

24th Annual North Country Crop Congress

January 21, 2020
10:30am - 3pm
Canton, NY

Agenda:

HERBICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT

Mike Hunter, Cornell University Cooperative Extension

SOIL COMPACTION MANAGEMENT
Warren Schneckenberger, Cedar Lodge Farms, Morrisburg, Ontario

FIELD CROP DISEASE UPDATES (30 MINUTES)
Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Cornell University

CORN SILAGE VARIETY TRIAL 2019 REPORT
Joe Lawrence, PRODAIRY, Cornell University

DICAMBA APPLCATOR TRAINING
Dan Digiacomandrea, Bayer

CONSERVATION TILLAGE PRACTICES
Farmer panel moderated by Dr. Kitty O'Neil, Cornell University Cooperative Extension

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County

January 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

Sheep and Goat Nutrition 101

January 21, 2020
5 pm
Cooperstown, NY

Come join us for an informational sheep and goat talk regarding nutrition.

Southern Tier Crop Congress

January 22, 2020
9am - 2:30pm
Belfast, NY

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County in conjunction with the Southwestern NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team will be hosting the Southern Tier Crop Congress in Belfast, NY from 9 am to 2:30 pm. This meeting will feature recent updates in field crop and forage production as we look into the 2020 growing season.

CANCELLED Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Hornell

January 23, 2020
11am - 12:30pm
Hornel, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations

January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Perry, NY

Preparedness for Urgent Situations. Be Prepared for a fire, weather emergency or barn damage. Learn from NYCAMH and the local fire department how to prepare for the unexpected.

On-Farm, 1-4 pm

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations - CANCELLED

January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Truxton, NY

CANCELLED - Preparedness for Urgent Situations. Be Prepared for a fire, weather emergency or barn damage.

1-4 pm, Cuyler Fire Department

Modern On-Farm Preparedness (All Sessions)

January 23 - February 27, 2020
1-2 pm Webinars, 1-4 pm On farm

Six sessions created to help farms prepare for modern situations

- Jan 23: Urgent Situations (Cuyler Fire Department) *this session cancelled*

- Jan 30: F.A.R.M 4.0 Update (live webinar, 2 locations Homer and Owego)

- Feb 6: Activists (live webinar 2 locations Homer and Owego)

- Feb 13: Social Media (Homer)

- Feb 20: Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity (live webinar, 2 locations Homer and Owego)

- Feb 27: On Farm Safety - Prevention, Prevention, Prevention (on-farm, E-Z Acres, Homer) *this session cancelled*

NY Corn & Soybean Winter Expo

January 23, 2020
8:00am - 3:00pm
Liverpool, NY

The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association invites you to join us on Thursday, January 23, 2020 for our Winter Expo in Syracuse, New York.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER-ZACH JOHNSON, MILLENNIAL FARMER

Winter Crop Meeting

January 24, 2020
Registration & Tradeshow: 9am Presentations: 10 am - 3:15 pm
Ithaca, NY

The Winter Crop Meeting features Current and Emerging Crop Production Topics

Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Cooperstown

January 27, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY

This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.

Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Norwich

January 28, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Norwich, NY

This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.

Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Morrisville

January 29, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, NY

This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.

Hemp Workshop St. Lawrence County(Madrid)

January 29, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Madrid, NY

Topics:

Plant biology and characteristics, different types, different varieties, growth requirements

How it's typically planted, managed and harvested

Update on NYS hemp regulations, permitting process

Current supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential products

2019 Hemp Workshop - Lowville

January 30, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lowville, NY

Topics:

Plant biology and characteristics, different types, different varieties, growth requirements

How it's typically planted, managed and harvested

Update on NYS hemp regulations, permitting process

Current supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential products

Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Fonda

January 30, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Fonda, NY

This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.

Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. 4.0 Update

January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Albion, NY

The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.

Live Webinar, 1-2pm,

Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update, Homer, NY

January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY

The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.

Live Webinar, 1-2pm, Farm Credit East, Homer

Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update, Owego, NY

January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY

The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.

Live Webinar, 1-2pm, CCE Tioga, Owego

Modern On-Farm Preparedness Program

January 30 - February 27, 2020
Times will vary.
Lowville, NY 13367, NY

Webinars can be accessed at the local site or signed in anywhere from a mobile device or computer.

Six consecutive Thursday afternoons: January 23 - February 27. Attend all sessions or individual sessions.
Registration is $10 per session or $50 for all six sessions.

Presenting organizations:
Cornell Cooperative Extension, NY State Cattle Health Assurance Program, American Dairy Association, and New York Center for Agriculture and Health.

NNY Locations:

CCE Jefferson Office, 203 N Hamilton St, Watertown,NY

Miner Institute Conference Room, 1034 Miner Farm Road, Chazy, NY

Click here to register.

The Basics of Making Great Hay

January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY

Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.

The Basics of Making Great Hay

January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY

Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.

QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers

January 31 - February 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY

Hands on classes for learning and using QuickBooks for farming operations. Save accounting and bookkeeping time (and money).

Spring Manure Handling and Safety Meeting

January 31, 2020
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cortland, NY

This meeting is to help train farm and Ag service business employees to do their jobs safely and to help them meet the standards that concern them. Safe equipment and truck operation, responsible manure handling and application, and personal safety practices will be covered.

Fee will be $10/person at the door and covers lunch. Online registration is available or contact Donette Griffith to register; dg576@cornell.edu or call 607-391-2662.

February 2020

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 4th

February 4, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.

Soybean & Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location

February 5, 2020
8:30a.m Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Batavia, NY

Soybean & Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location

Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congress to be held at the Quality Inn & Suites, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY.

2020 Hemp Producer's Conference

February 6, 2020
9 am - 3 pm
Binghamton, NY

Cost of Conference is $30 per person and includes lunch. A scholarship for veterans is available. To register click here

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness

February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Batavia, NY

This session will address several aspects of dealing with activists, including good hiring practices, available resources for support, and a plan of who to contact if something happens on your farm. Learn how to talk about videos taken on other farms and how to prepare your employees for these events
1-2 pm

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Homer, NY

February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Owego, NY

February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

February 6, 2020
8:30am Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Waterloo, NY

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congress to be held at the Quality Inn, 2468 Route 414, Waterloo NY.

NYS Beef Winter Conference

February 7 - February 9, 2020
Syracuse, NY

The NYBPA is a group of beef producers dedicated to working together for the improvement of the beef industry. Never before in the history of the cattle industry has it been more important for you to stand up and be counted as a member of the New York Beef Producers' Association.

The pressures and influences from outside our industry are so varied and dangerous that no individual cattle producer - large or small - can possibly handle them alone. But working together, we can make a difference!

Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County Feb. 7th

February 7, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ovid, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 7th, March 3rd and April 3rd.

2020 Corn Day

February 11, 2020
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY

CNYDLFC Annual Corn Day 2020

Dairy Managers Discussion Group - Session II CANCELLED

February 12, 2020
Noon lunch, meeting 1 - 3pm
Homer, NY

The Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group will host:

Dr Richard Stup from Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development.

Discussion around Farms' Responses to Ag Labor Laws

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media

February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Oakfield, NY

How to respond to negative comments on farm pages. Resources to tap into and people you can call for effective responses.
1-4 pm

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media

February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Homer, NY

How to respond to negative comments on farm pages. Resources to tap into and people you can call for effective responses.
1-4pm

Farm Credit East, Homer

Grazing Dairy Discussion Group

February 14, 2020
12:00-2:00pm
Canton, NY

RSVP with Casey Havekes at cdh238@cornell.edu or Betsy Hodge at bmf9@cornell.edu or call the office at 315-379-9192 ext. 227

Cost is $5.00 for Lunch

CANCELLED2020 Winter Update - Steuben County

February 18, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Hornell, NY

Meet the newly formed team consisting of four specialists working in the areas of Farm Business Management, Field Crops, Dairy, and Livestock as they present timely and helpful information for your farm business!

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 18th

February 18, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.

Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY

February 19, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY

AMS daily task efficiency is the topic for this discussion group meeting, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, and AMS maintenance.

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity

February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Warsaw, NY

Do you have a plan in place if there is a disease outbreak on the farm? Dr Melanie Hemenway, State Veterinarian, will provide concrete steps to deal with disease outbreaks and make biosecurity recommendations for prevention.
1-2 pm

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity, Homer, NY

February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY

Farm Credit East, Homer

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity, Owego, NY

February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY

CCE Tioga, Owego

Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County Feb. 20th

February 20, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 20, March 6, and March 27, 2020.

2020 Winter Update - Cattaraugus County

February 25, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Ellicottville, NY

Connecting The Dots: Linking Dollars to Dairy Grazing Decisions

February 25, 2020
11am-3pm
Tully, NY

Join us for a conversation about how to plan and manage your grazing system to achieve the results that you want! Madison County Grazing Specialist and veteran grazier Troy Bishop, aka The Grass Whisperer, will be on hand to facilitate a discussion around grazing approaches and planning tools.

Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Cooperstown

February 25 - March 3, 2020
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY

The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.

CANCELLED - Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mt. Morris, NY

February 26, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY

EVENT CANCELLED - Will be Rescheduled at a Later Date.

Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.

CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Morrisville

February 26 - March 4, 2020
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY

The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.

On-Farm Transition Cow Support w/ Alltech (Spanish & English)

February 26, 2020
11-3pm
Homer, NY

Alltech's On-Farm Support Specialist, Jorge Delgado will be leading discussion around Transition Cow Care and the Maternity Pen. Both Spanish and English speaking employees and owners are invited to attend!

This is great opportunity to come together over a meal to troubleshoot problems on-farm, and bridge gaps between owners and employees, including language barriers!

CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Ballston Spa

February 27 - March 5, 2020
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY

The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.

Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety - CANCELLED

February 27, 2020
1-4 pm
Homer, NY

Accidents happen, but this session will focus on prevention and also address accident response.
1-4 pm

E-Z Acres, Homer, NY

The Basics of Making Great Hay

February 29, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY

Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.

March 2020

CANCELLED2020 Winter Update - Allegany County

March 3, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Belmont, NY

Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County March 3rd

March 3, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ovid, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 7th, March 3rd and April 3rd.

Automated Milking System Discussion Group

March 4, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicottville, NY

Join us for our next round of discussion groups focused on producers using Automated Milking System technology.

New Date Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety

March 5, 2020
1-4 pm
Strykersville, NY

Accidents happen, but this session will focus on prevention and also address accident response.
1-4 pm at Breezyhill Dairy, 2705 N Sheldon Rd, Strykersville, NY.

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County March 5th

March 5, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.

Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County March 6th

March 6, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY

Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 20, March 6, and March 27, 2020.

Spring Manure Handling and Safety Meeting

March 6, 2020
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cortland, NY

28th Annual Rural Landowners Workshop

March 7, 2020
9:00am - 3:00pm
Yorkshire, NY

On Saturday, March 7, 2020 Cornell Cooperative Extension will be sponsoring the 28th Annual Rural Landowner Workshop. The program will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Following the opening session there will be three concurrent sessions with multiple classes per session to choose from.

Meat Marketing Workshop ~ Morrisville

March 9, 2020
5-7:30 pm
Morrisville, NY

Join us for the Profitable Meat Marketing workshop to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs-including your TIME-and bringing in a profit.

CANCELLED 2020 Winter Update - Erie County

March 10, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
East Aurora, NY

2020 Dairy Day

March 10, 2020
10:00am-3:30pm
Cooperstown, NY

How can YOU improve your milk price and milk income?

New York Certified Organic March Meeting

March 10, 2020
10 am
Waterloo, NY

Dewey, a reporter with the USDA Market News Service, Greeley, CO, will talk about the domestic organic grain market. Kilpatrick will share from his 20-plus years of experience in the quality organic grains, feed ingredients, and custom fertilizer industry.

Winchell, who has practiced dairy nutrition for more than 20 years and specializes in forage quality and mycotoxin control, will talk about managing mycotoxins in forages. Hanchar, with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest NY Ag Team, will review a four-year economic study on transitioning to organic crop production at the Aurora Research Farm.

2020 Steuben County Crop Symposium

March 11, 2020
9am - 1pm
Bath, NY

Updates regarding the WPS created to protect employees in agribusiness fields, including farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses from work related exposure to agricultural pesticides; Dealing with the Double Whammy of Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematode Expansion in NY; The Biology and Ecology of Palmer amaranth and Waterhemp: what you need to know, now, to avoid problems later.

New York Beef Producers' Association Region 2 Annual Meeting

March 14, 2020
6:00pm
Little Valley, NY

Join beef producers from Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties for their annual regional business meeting, followed by dinner and guest speakers sharing presentations centered around Feeder to Finish. Everyone with an interest in the beef industry is welcome to attend - membership in the association is not required.

Topics covered provide BQA re-certification credits.

New York Beef Producers' Association Region 1 Annual Dinner & Meeting

March 16, 2020
6:00pm
Alden, NY

Join beef producers from Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties for their annual regional dinner and business meeting. The guest speaker will be Karen Wheatley with Premier Select Sires.

*CANCELLED** 2020 Chemung County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Training

March 17, 2020
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Big Flats, NY

***CANCELLED**** 2020 Chemung County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board Training

Presented by: NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation and Cortland CCE

Topics include: Hemp as an Agricultural Crop, Herbicide Resistant Weeds at our Doorstep and their Management, Pesticide Record Keeping, Succession Planning and Farmland Protection Updates and Grants

CANCELLEDLaing Gro TIMAC Agro USA Winter 2020

March 17, 2020
10am - 2pm
North Collins, NY

EVENT CANCELLED: The meeting that was set to be hosted by Timac Agro USA and Laing-Gro at Langford Fire hall on Tuesday, March 17th has been canceled. Thank you to everyone for your interest in coming to this event.

CANCELED Certified Pesticide Applicator Training 3/18 & 3/20 - Albion, NY

March 18 - March 20, 2020
8:00am - 12:30pm Registration begins at 7:45am
Albion, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.

CANCELLED LEAF 2020: Interpreting Soil Sample Reports

March 19, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Jamestown, NY

In this workshop, led by Josh Putman, Field Crops Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Regional Team, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about soil sampling. Topics to be covered include why it's important to sample soils, how to take a soil sample, the difference between a pH test and a full analysis soil sample, and how to read a soil sample report. We'll also have a hands-on portion for this workshop that will include a demonstration on using the Cornell pH Test Kit, practice examples on how to determine fertilizer and lime application rates based on your sample report, and how to determine your soil type.

COVID-19 and Your Dairy

March 20, 2020
10 am

Richard Stup, PhD, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Rob Lynch, DVM, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

Topics include: why prevention of the coronavirus/COVID-19 is important, steps that employers should take to protect employees, animal health considerations, what to do if service providers are not available, disaster contingency plans, cross-training of employees who can fill other roles, business resources for employers, and pending federal and state legislation related to coronavirus and employees.

COVID-19 and Your Dairy, Webinar on Friday, March 20 @10 AM EST

March 20, 2020
10am - 11am

Steps that dairy managers should consider to protect their workforce, their business and their markets. https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/2020/03/18/covid-19-and-your-dairy-webinar-on-friday-march-20-10-am-est/

POSTPONED New York Pork Producers Annual Meeting

March 21, 2020
7:45 AM
Waterloo, NY

****POSTPONED****

Updated 3/10/20

In light of the emerging health threat and travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, the NY Pork Producers Annual Meeting, set for March 21st, has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled once the threat has passed, and a new date is determined. If you have pre-paid your registration and would like a refund, contact info@newyorkpork.org to make the request. Otherwise, the registration fee will be saved and applied to the upcoming rescheduled meeting.

***

The NY Pork Producers are hosting their annual meeting on Saturday, March 21st, at the Quality Inn located at 2468 NYS 414, Waterloo, NY. Registration starts at 7:45. The focus of this year's meeting will be on how to prepare for an on-farm crisis, with guest speakers from the National Pork Board. The cost of the event is $10/person, including lunch, and the deadline to register is March 13th. The registration sheet is attached or can be obtained by contacting Amy Barkley.

CANCELLED Make a Business Plan that Doesn't Sit on a Shelf

March 21, 2020
10am - 12noon
Jamestown, NY

Business plans for farms are often viewed as yet another chore to do and usually result in dusty binders taking up space on the office shelf. Let's chat with Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, on developing business plans that can do more and will benefit your farm business.

CANCELLED Field Crop and Forage Topics with Pioneer Seed

March 24, 2020
Registration: 10:30 am Program 11 am- 2 pm
Dryden, NY

With deepest regrets, we must cancel this educational event due to COVID-19 regulations.

**CCA & DEC Categories 1A and 21 receive 1.25 credits **

Co-sponsored with VanPelt Farms & Pioneer Seed

CANCELLED Cortland County Agriculture Celebration Banquet

March 24, 2020
6:30 pm
Solon, NY

8th Annual Cortland County Agriculture Celebration Banquet
**CANCELLED**

Bringing together agriculture, community and business to celebrate our
agricultural heritage and accomplishments.

POSTPONED- TBD Pesticide Applicator Training

March 25, 2020
Dryden, NY

***POSTPONED- TBD*** Pesticide Applicator Training

**WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING A NEW DATE FOR THIS EVENT.**

Who Should Attend:
Individuals seeking a license for the use of pesticides on their own properties (Private License).
Individuals seeking a Commercial License (Please note: This course will provide a basic introduction to safe pesticide handling and use but additional coursework and experience may be necessary for eligibility).
Current applicators seeking Re-Certification Credits.

POSTPONED Calf Care Meeting w/ Purina (Spanish & English)

March 25, 2020
11:30 lunch, Meeting Noon - 1:30pm
Tully, NY

This meeting is being postponed to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines at this time. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Tentative planning for this meeting is the last week in April - stay tuned for more information or contact Betsy Hicks at bjh246@cornell.edu.

Purina's On-Farm Support Specialists, Ranatta Young, DVM and Felix Soriano will be leading discussion around Calf Care. Both Spanish and English speaking employees are invited to attend!

Livestock Trainings Offered Online

March 25 - December 31, 2020

During this time away from the field we have had quite a few producer's asking about certifications offered online.

CANCELLED/POSTPONED CORE Pesticide Training & NYSDEC Exam - Jamestown, NY

March 26, 2020
9AM - 12PM
Jamestown, NY

Josh Putman, Field Crops Specialist with the Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program will provide an overview of the basic information involved in the pesticide application certification process and will present the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

CANCELED - Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County March 27th

March 27, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.

CANCELLED New York Beef Producers' Association Region 4 Annual Meeting

March 28, 2020
1:00pm
Belmont, NY

Join beef producers from Allegany and Steuben counties for their annual regional business meeting, followed by presentations from the newly formed SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team and Dr. Dan Tracy with Multimin USA. Everyone with an interest in the beef industry is welcome to attend - membership in the association is not required.

CANCELLED 2020 Winter Update - Chautauqua County

March 31, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Jamestown, NY

CANCELLED Is Agri-tourism Right for You?

March 31, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Jamestown, NY

Inviting the public onto your farm or agribusiness might be an intimidating prospect - but an important one to help promote our local agricultural industry and your farm business - along with a diversified stream of income. Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program as she discusses the advantages, challenges, and unexpected details that come with inviting any group of people onto the farm.

April 2020

CANCELED OSHA Compliant Fit Testing & Training

April 1, 2020
9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.
Pultneyville, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.

CANCELED Pesticide Applicator Training and Credit Course - Warsaw, NY

April 2, 2020
Core Training 8:15am - 12:15pm DEC Exam begins at 1:00pm
Warsaw, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.

CANCELLED Minding Your Marketing Ps and Qs Starts with a Marketing Plan

April 2, 2020
1pm - 4pm
Irving, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County will be offering a workshop for anyone interested in gaining foundational knowledge about creating a marketing plan for agricultural businesses led by Katelyn Walley-Stoll of the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program.

CANCELLED/POSTPONED CORE Pesticide Training & NYSDEC Exam - Bath, NY

April 2, 2020
9AM - 12PM
Bath, NY

Planning to reschedule this for later this spring. Josh Putman, Field Crops Specialist with the Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program will provide an overview of the basic information involved in the pesticide application certification process and will present the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 2, 2020

CANCELLED

CANCELED Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County April 3rd

April 3, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ovid, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 3, 2020

CANCELLED

CANCELED 2020 Agronomy Scout School

April 4, 2020
CANCELED

** CANCELED ** 2020 Agronomy Scout School

CANCELED AGRONOMY SCOUT SCHOOL
Due to Cornell University and Governor's announcement that all SUNY/ campuses go to remote learning to mitigate the spread of COVID19, locally, it has been decided to cancel the Agronomy Scout School and all activities held on campus. We plan to reschedule this event for a later date, pending further knowledge of the COVID19 mitigation regulations state and nationwide. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, NWNY & SWNY Field Crops Team

CANCELLED/POSTPONED2020 Agronomy Scout School

April 4, 2020
8:00am - 5:30pm
Geneseo, NY

**CANCELLED/POSTPONED**2020 Agronomy Scout School

EVENT CANCELLED/POSTPONED: Due to Cornell University and Governor's announcement that all SUNY campuses go to remote learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, locally. It has been decided to cancel the 2020 Agronomy Scout School that was set to be held on Saturday, April 4th. We plan to reschedule this event for a later date, pending further knowledge of the COVID-19 mitigation regulations both in the state and nationwide. Refunds will be made to everyone who paid thus far.

Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely, the NWNY & SWNY Field Crops Team.
g in soybeans, alfalfa, corn and small grains.

CANCELED OSHA Compliant Fit Testing & Training

April 9, 2020
9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.
Pultneyville, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 9, 2020

CANCELLED

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 10, 2020

CANCELLED

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 13, 2020

CANCELLED

Agriculture Workforce Development Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Workshop

April 14, 2020
6:30-8pm

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers~Online Webinars

Equine Seminar Series - Equine Pasture Management

April 14, 2020
7:00pm EST

Join NWNY Team's Jodi Putman as she explores best management practices for equine pasture management. Topics include the basics of establishment, species to use, fertility, rotation, grazing patterns, and when to restore/renovate.

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers - NOW being offered ONLINE

April 14, 2020

Growing Great People:
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Tue 4/14/2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Thu 4/16/2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Meeting ID: 293 244 800

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Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Webinar

April 14, 2020
6:30- 8:00 pm

The four hands-on regional training workshops "Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer" scheduled in April by Cornell Ag Workforce Development in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension are being rescheduled as online webinars. Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish: April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PM and April 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Participation is free and registration is not required. The webinars will be recorded and available after the event. In-person trainings conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish will be rescheduled in fall.

April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Webinar

April 14, 2020
6:30pm-8pm

Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish:

April 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PM

Participation is free and registration is not required. The webinars will be recorded and available after the event. In-person training conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish will be rescheduled in fall.

Effective training contribute to success of employees and the farm business. With training employees learn how to best complete their task and why it is important to the farm's success. When employees have the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to do the job right and understand why it should be done this way it:

• saves time and avoids problems
• makes people feel important and involved, which keeps them engaged and reduces employee turnover

NY Beef Producers Region 4 Roundtable Discussion

April 14, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join the Region 4 beef producers of Allegany and Steuben counties to discuss current issues and concerns related to production and processing. All beef producers are welcome to join. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Lynn Bliven at lao3@cornell.edu or (585) 268-7644 ext. 18.

WEBINAR: Growing Great People - Training Skills for Dairy Farmers (English)

April 14, 2020
6:30pm - 8:00pm

We are offering this free webinar in English and Spanish to help dairy farm operators and middle managers improve their ability to train and supervise employees.

Disruption to Key Personnel on the Farm: Developing Contingency Plans Webinar

April 15, 2020
1pm - 2pm

On many farms, multiple people might be able to do, or train others on, many day-to-day tasks, but fewer can take care of management tasks that occur daily, weekly, or monthly. This webinar will focus on developing plans to backup people who perform key management tasks, from middle to senior management roles, if they are unable to work.

Virtual Meeting Hours for Livestock Questions

April 15, 2020
2:00pm

Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist of the Central NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team will be hosting virtual meeting hours to answer any questions livestock farms may have at this time. If you are interested in participating, contact Ashley at (315) 604 - 2156 or at am2876@cornell.edu.

CANCELED Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers

April 16, 2020
12:00- 4:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY

Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled. We are working on developing an online version of this class in April. More details soon!

Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer through this bilingual workshop!

Agriculture Workforce Development Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Workshop

April 16, 2020
Noon-1:30 pm

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers~Online Webinars

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Webinar

April 16, 2020
12:00-1:30 pm

The four hands-on regional training workshops "Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer" scheduled in April by Cornell Ag Workforce Development in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension are being rescheduled as online webinars. Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish: April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PM and April 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Participation is free and registration is not required. The webinars will be recorded and available after the event. In-person trainings conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish will be rescheduled in fall.

April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Webinar

April 16, 2020
12pm-1:30pm

Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish:

April 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PM

Navigating the CARES Act - An Analysis for Dairy from IDFA

April 16, 2020
2pm - 3pm

With President Trump's signing of the CARES Act on March 27, 2020, emergency provisions have been enacted to attempt to stabilize the United States economy and help protect employers and employees during the COVID-19 crisis. This historic two trillion dollar bill contains provisions designed to keep businesses running, but can be burdensome to employers and employees alike, to understand and navigate the new legislation.

Special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours from Cornell's Institute for Food Safety

April 16, 2020
4pm - 5pm

Join the Dairy Foods Research Centers for a special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours focused on how the Dairy Foods Industry is addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. This special online session will allow you to speak directly to a panel of experts from the Dairy Foods Research Centers, Dairy Management, Ecolab and Matrix Sciences International. See below for the complete list of panelists.

WEBINAR: Growing Great People - Training Skills for Dairy Farmers (Spanish)

April 16, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm

We are offering this free webinar in English and Spanish to help dairy farm operators and middle managers improve their ability to train and supervise employees.

Virtual Dairy Discussion - Disbudding

April 21, 2020
11am-12pm

Virtual Dairy Discussion
While we are unable to gather on farm, we can still gather virtually. Please join us on April 21st and/or May 5th from 11am-noon via zoom to discuss dairy management topics. This free event is for dairy producers in the Southwest NY Region.

The main speaker will be Alycia Drwencke, Dairy Management Specialist with the SWNYDLFC team. Teresa McMahon and Ginny Carlberg, FarmNet representatives will be joining us with tips on managing stress during difficult times. Lynn Bliven, CCE Allegany will serve as our moderator and Zoom coordinator. Following the main presentation of approximately 30 minutes, we will have open discussion.

On April 21st the main topic will be disbudding and May 5th will cover fitness for transport

To participate please email Lynn Bliven (LAO3@cornell.edu) to pre-register.
Lynn will send a confirmation email and logistics for the Zoom session.

Updates for Producers on the USDA COVID-19 Relief & PPP

April 23, 2020
7-8 pm

Updates for producers on the USDA Covid-19 Relief to Farmers and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Dairy Women's Virtual Social

April 24, 2020
12:30 pm - 2 pm

Women from all walks of Dairy are invited to attend!

Guest presenter Kate Downes of NYFarmNet will give a brief presentation geared towards coping with stress in the current times, but the main focus of the meeting will be for dairy women to have a place to socialize and catch up virtually!

Meat Marketing Workshop ~ via Zoom

April 27, 2020
6-8 pm

Join us for the Profitable Meat Marketing workshop to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs-including your TIME-and bringing in a profit.

Minding Your Marketing Ps, Qs (and Cs) Begins with a Marketing Plan

April 28 - May 1, 2020

On-Line Series, April 28, 29 and May 1
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County is offering a guided online workshop series for anyone interested in gaining foundational knowledge about creating a marketing plan for agricultural businesses. The series will be led by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader for the Southwestern New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team.

Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness

April 29, 2020
9am - 11am

Webinar on Stress Management offered

Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness Webinar

April 29, 2020
9am - 11am

Join Kate and Brenda of NY FarmNet as they discuss managing stress and the impact it can have on mental health, building resiliency, suicide prevention, and the importance of breaking down the stigma related to these topics.

Webinar in Spanish: Milk Quality Part II- Treatment Decisions Based on Mastitis Type

April 29, 2020
12:30pm

Webinar in Spanish: Milk Quality Part II- Treatment Decisions Based on Mastitis Type
April 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. EST
Presenter: Dr. Paula Ospina

Join this webinar

Although mastitis results in changes in milk quality, it is not always caused by the same bugs. Treatment and management decisions should reflect these differences. This webinar will focus on the differences in treatment and management practices based on mastitis type (environmental vs. contagious).

Aunque la mastitis siempre resulta en cambios en la calidad de leche, no es siempre causada por las mismas bacterias. Decisiones de tratamiento y manejo deben de tener esto en cuenta. Este entrenamiento enfocar? en las diferencias en tratamiento y manejo basado en el tipo de mastitis (del medio ambiente vs. contagiosas).

Spring 2020 Poultry Management Series: Small Flocks for Beginners Little Bitty Babies

April 30, 2020
6pm-7pm

SPRING 2020 POULTRY MANAGEMENT SERIES: SMALL FLOCKS FOR BEGINNERS
A timely, research-based virtual classroom series to help small flock owners be successful

Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is committed to continuing to provide educational opportunities to farmers in our region as they work daily to provide safe and abundant food for consumers. Poultry can be a low-cost enterprise for farms, which provides fresh eggs and meat for families and communities. SWNYDLFC is excited to announce that Amy Barkley, the team's Livestock and Beginning Farm Specialist, will be hosting a 4-part virtual classroom series focused on the management of small poultry flocks.

May 2020

Dairy Labor Discussion Group Zoom Meeting

May 1, 2020
12-1:30 pm

Wonder how other farms are managing overtime?
Looking for new management ideas and strategies?

Join this group to discuss the financial impacts of and management strategies for overtime with other farmers.

Creating Consumer Friendly Bulk Meat Sales - Online Workshop

May 4, 2020
7:00pm

Creating Consumer Friendly Bulk Meat Sales Webinar

May 4, 2020
7pm

The situation facing us today is challenging. While conventional markets for livestock have cooled as large processors slow down production or temporarily close, NY farms are faced with a unique opportunity to market meat directly to the consumer. This workshop is designed to equip the producer with clear and simple steps towards making bulk meat sales, such as quarters, halves, and mixed-cut bundles. We'll cover "how to" tips to help you get started quickly. Join Ag. Marketing Consultant, Matt LeRoux, for this online workshop that covers understanding the consumer, pricing, product formats, and reaching consumers.

Spring 2020 SWNY Beef Industry Virtual Summit

May 5, 2020
6:30pm - 8:00pm

The SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team is partnering with CCE Steuben to host the Spring 2020 SWNY Beef Industry Virtual Summit. The meeting will be held over Zoom, with call-in option available. The meeting is planned for Tuesday, May 5th, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Ariel Kirk with CCE Steuben and Amy Barkley with SWNYDLFC will facilitate the meeting and will be encouraging input from producers and educator/industry personnel to fuel the discussion. Possible discussion topics include what is important to each individual as a member of the industry, market opportunities, business development, current challenges in the face of COVID-19, and future programming ideas for CCE. Pre-registration is required. Call or email Amy Barkley (amb544@cornell.edu / 716-640-0844) or Ariel Kirk (adk39@cornell.edu / 607-664-2574) to register and receive the Zoom link.

Virtual Dairy Discussion - Fitness for Transport

May 5, 2020
11am-12pm

Spring 2020 Poultry Mgmt Series: Small Flocks for Beginners Poultry Rearing, Health & Biosecurity

May 7, 2020
6pm-7pm

Creating Consumer Friendly Bulk Meat Sales - Online Workshop

May 13, 2020
7:00pm

Creating Consumer Friendly Bulk Meat Sales Webinar

May 13, 2020
7pm

Spring 2020 Poultry Management Series: Small Flocks for Beginners All About Those Eggs

May 14, 2020
6pm-7pm

"Suggestions to maintain good health during the reopening of NYS" - In Spanish

May 20, 2020
6:30 pm

The Cornell Farmworker Program and Finger Lakes Community Health hosts una llamada en Espanol gratuita con el Dr. Canario. El Dr. Canario hablar sobre practicas para mantenerse saludable durante la reapertura en Nueva York y responder a sus preguntas.

The Cornell Farmworker Program and Finger Lakes Community Health hosts a free call with Dr. Canario. Dr. Jose Canario, Medical Director of Finger Lakes Community Health will discuss practices to stay healthy during the reopening of NYS and respond to questions.

On-Farm Dairy Processing Webinar

May 21, 2020
7pm - 8pm

A free webinar for dairy farmers who are interested in diversifying or vertically integrating their business. An introduction of factors to keep in mind when considering dairy processing for a farm's operation. This overview will focus on business considerations and a brief summary of regulatory requirements.

Registration is required for this event:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_itKzaYC5R-ygPATsdToO0Q

Spring 2020 Poultry Management Series: Small Flocks for Beginners From Drumsticks to Wings

May 21, 2020
6pm-7pm

USDA CFAP Program

May 27, 2020
7:00 pm

USDA CFAP Program

May 27, 2020
7pm

A short webinar on the basics of the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that is available to producers. Folks will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance from the county FSA Executive Directors.

Please register by clicking here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please note that this registration link is through Zoom, not our site directly.

Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Summer Annuals

May 29, 2020
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

This webinar will discuss warm-season annuals suitable for grazing or stored forage as an alternative to traditional hay, pasture, or silage. This includes species-specific information, planting times, management, feed considerations, and associated environmental benefits. Our speaker is Caleb Goossen, Ph.D., an organic crop and conservation specialist with the Maine Organic Farming and Gardeners Association.

June 2020

Virtual Advanced Dairy Nutrition Short-course

June 1 - June 4, 2020
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT daily

Virtual Advanced Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse
June 1 to 4, 2020 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT daily

REGISTRATION
$250 per person
ansci.cals.cornell.edu/advanced-dairy-nutrition

In addition to the live feed, all registrants will have access to electronic course materials and recorded sessions (after the live event). Join us live during the week of June 1 to 4 or watch sessions on-demand later.

Understanding our Current Beef Market Situation & Marketing your Beef Locally with Dr. Mike Baker

June 2, 2020
7:30pm - 8:00pm

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County and the Watershed Agricultural Council on Tuesday, June 2nd from 7:30pm - 8:30pm for an evening conversation with Cornell's Beef Specialist, Mike Baker. The meeting will talk through the current market situation and explore some of the opportunities it may present for beef producers in the state.

To receive the Zoom link, please register by calling Kim Holden at 607-865-4005 ext 241 or email kmh19@cornell.edu. There is no cost to attend.

Managing Employees in Challenging Times Webinar

June 3, 2020
1pm - 2pm

Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series will take place weekly from June 3 - July 1, 2020

June 3rd:

Managing Employees in Challenging Times
Tom Wall, The Dairy Coach TM

With economic uncertainty higher than we've ever experienced, surviving these difficult times is a higher priority for most businesses than thriving through them. But during good times or bad, the basics of business and employee management remain unchanging. It's time to get serious about what matters most. In this webinar, we will talk about how these tough times are the perfect opportunity to improve your dairy's culture and team's performance.

2020 Small Grains Management Virtual Field Day

June 4, 2020
10:00am

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to hold our traditional, in-person, Small Grains Management Field Day at Cornell's Musgrave Research Farm this year. However, we invite you to participate in our first virtual Small Grains Field Day via Zoom.

Pigs! How to Get Started

June 4, 2020
5:00-7:00 pm

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators to learn more about starting with pig production and to get your questions answered! Topics include: pig production basics, breed selection, production systems, herd management practices, costs of production, and basic marketing regulations and outlets.

52nd Annual Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium Online

June 8 - June 12, 2020
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT each day

The 52nd Annual Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium is scheduled for June 8th - 12th, with each days' event running from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT). This free event has something for everyone with topics including genetics forecasts, consumer market research, end-user perspectives, sustainability, herd management, and end product improvement. The conference will be held online over the Zoom platform.

You can register online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yFXnMzM_RtilHqhFceCsoQ

Webinar - "Milk: What can lactation teach us about diet and health?"

June 8, 2020
1pm

June 8, 2020:
Bruce German from the University of California-Davis will present "Milk: What can lactation teach us about diet and health?" on Monday, June 8 at noon (Central time).

German is a professor and the director of the Foods for Health Institute. The goal of his team's research is to build the knowledge necessary to improve human health through diet. They study lactation and the benefits of milk, as a nutritious food and its contributions to immunity.

Click to register.

Evolutions and Revolutions: A New Normal

June 10, 2020
1pm - 2pm

Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series will take place weekly from June 3 - July 1, 2020

June 10th:

Evolutions and Revolutions: A New Normal
Phil Plourd, Blimling and Associates

Upheaval! Even before the COVID-19 crisis took hold, food producers, processors, merchants and marketers were dealing with rapidly changing consumer preferences. Now, some of those forces are accelerating while others are retreating. Phil will share insights about the trends and offer opinions on how players in the dairy supply chain can react.

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms

June 10, 2020
7:30pm-8:30pm

New York state requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process.

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Dairy/Livestock/Crop) Farms

June 10, 2020
7:30pm-8:30pm

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms

June 10, 2020
7:30pm

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Fruit/Vegetable) Farms

June 11 - June 10, 2020
12pm-1pm

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Retail) Farms

June 11, 2020
7pm-8pm

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Greenhouse/Landscaping/Ornamental) Farms

June 15, 2020
7pm-8pm

NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for (Equine) Farms

June 17, 2020
7pm-9pm

Utilization of Lean Systems to Improve Labor Effectiveness

June 17, 2020
1pm - 2pm

Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series will take place weekly from June 3 - July 1, 2020

June 17th:

Utilization of Lean Systems to Improve Labor Effectiveness
Cheryl Jones, University of Kentucky

Producer Panel Discussion

June 24, 2020
1pm - 2pm

Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series will take place weekly from June 3 - July 1, 2020

July 1st:

Producer Panel Discussion
Moderator: Rich Stup, Cornell Ag Workforce Development

Alternative Poultry for Beginners

June 25, 2020
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension's Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program on June 25th, 2020 at from 6:00-7:30 PM to learn more about the basics of raising alternative poultry like Guinea hens, ducks, geese, and turkey. We will cover acquiring your animals, breeds, feeding, and basic health care. Please come with your questions! The cost of this meeting is $5 and will be held via Zoom. If you have a poor internet connection you also have the option to call in on your phone. You can register online here: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/register?id=90&reset=1

For more information, please contact Ashley at 518-649-0267 or arp253@cornell.edu

Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Improving Pastures with No-Till Methods

June 26, 2020
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

This webinar will discuss no-till methods to manage pastures. This includes over-seeding with annuals and strategies to improve or renovate existing pastures. Richard Kersbergen, animal and forage scientist with UMaine Extension, will be the speaker.

July 2020

Financial Decision Making and Budgeting

July 1, 2020
1pm - 2pm

Northeast Dairy Management Webinar Series will take place weekly from June 3 - July 1, 2020

June 24th:

Financial Decision Making and Budgeting
Steve Bodart, Compeer Financial

Adding Value to your Harvest for Year Round Income

July 7, 2020
11:00AM-12:00 PM

With shifts in the value chain due to COVID-19, many farmers are looking for ways to make their fresh products shelf-stable. This webinar will explore processes, experiences, resources, and support for farmers interested in determining the feasibility of making value added products from their farm. Attendees will hear from Laurette Tucker, a rural business specialist at USDA's Rural Development, and Coley Jones, a managing member of Richlands Creamery, who has gone through the Value Added Producer Program to create value added products on her farm. This webinar is being shared by the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program and Virginia Tech/Virginia Cooperative Extension. The meeting is free to attend, and registration is not required. The meeting can be accessed via this link https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/93262416196 or by phone at +1 929 436 2866 (US) using Webinar ID: 932 6241 6196.

Small Ruminants for Beginners

July 8, 2020
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension's Capital Agriculture and Horticulture Program on July 8th, 2020 from 6:00-7:30 to learn more about the basics of raising small ruminants, like sheep and goats. We will cover acquiring your animals, breeds, uses, breeding, feeding, and basic health care. Please come with your questions! The cost of this meeting is $5 and will be held via Zoom. If you have a poor internet connection you also have the option to call in on your phone. The link to register can be found here: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/register?id=91&reset=1

For more information, please contact Ashley at 518-649-0267 or arp253@cornell.edu.

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours

July 9, 2020
4pm-5pm

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours

Thursday, July 9, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT)

Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to address questions on COVID-19. Speak directly to subject matter experts in sanitation, epidemiology, microbiology, virology, food safety culture, business continuity and the food safety of dairy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages.

Marketing Workshop for Fiber Farmers and Fiber Artists

July 11, 2020
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join Laura Biasillo from Broom County Cooperative Extension for a morning of discussion on marketing fiber on July 11th from 9:00AM - 11:30AM. This workshop includes the topics of marketing strategies, how to conduct market research, creating a plan to reach customers, and networking with local fiber farmers and makers. The workshop will be held over Zoom and will be $20 to attend. More about this event and the registration link can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/localfiber-marketing-workshop-tickets-90854071975

Tick IPM #3: Asian Longhorned Tick IPM

July 13, 2020
11:00 am

The Asian longhorned tick (ALT) is a threat to companion animals, livestock and potentially also to wildlife. So far this species in the US has not been found infected with human pathogens. There is still a lot we don't know about ALTs, so this free webinar will serve as an overview of what we do know about the biology, ecology, and vectorial capacity of this tick species?and how existing approaches for combating native ticks may either work or backfire on this species. The presenters will also discuss other invasive tick species in the US and the potential for additional ones to become established.

Tick IPM #3: Asian Longhorned Tick IPM

July 13, 2020
11 am

The NE IPM Center is hosting a tick IP webinar series, and the next one is focused on the Asian Longhorned Tick, a pest of livestock.

CORE Pesticide Training & DEC Recertification Credits

July 14, 2020
9am-10:50am

Looking for DEC credits?
Join Field Crops Specialist, Josh Putman, to learn about current regulations and pesticide use.
Keep up-to-date on your training while earning DEC credits!

Sow Selection - What Makes a Good Sow?

July 16, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Selecting sows that meet your goals is key to success of your breeding program. Join us for the Sow Selection - What Makes a Good Sow? live, free webinar, for a discussion on basic selection principles that make a good sow, and how to investigate those characteristics before you buy or select replacement stock for your breeding herd.

Beef 101: Virtutally Introduction Webinar

July 18, 2020
11:00am - 12:00pm

Click here to register.

CORE Pesticide Training & DEC Recertification Credits

July 21, 2020
6pm-7:50pm

Looking for DEC credits?
Join Field Crops Specialist, Josh Putman, to learn about current regulations and pesticide use.
Keep up-to-date on your training while earning DEC credits!

English Heat Stress Webinar: Key Indicators and Management Strategies

July 21, 2020
12:30 pm

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, the NWNY Team and the SWNY Team are offering a webinar on Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies in both English and Spanish. The same information will be shared during both webinars. Each webinar is free and registration is not required. Join Zoom webinar here.

Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 21, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Margaret Quaassdorff & Alycia Drwencke, Dairy Management Specialists
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.

Estr?s por Calor en Vacas Lecheras: Se?ales Claves y Estrategias de Manejo

Free Webinar - Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies

July 21, 2020
12:30pm

Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, CCE of NWNY and CCE of SWNY are offering a webinar on Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies in both English and Spanish. The same information will be shared during both webinars. Each webinar is free and registration is not required. Click on presentation title below to join webinar.

Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 21, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.

July 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Aprender?n sobre las repercusiones negativas del estr?s por calor en vacas lecheras y becerros, adem?s de maneras de prevenir y mitigarlo.

Estr?s por Calor en Vacas Lecheras: Se?ales Claves y Estrategias de Manejo

Estrés por Calor en Vacas Lecheras: Señales Claves y Estrategias de Manejo

July 22, 2020
12:30pm

July 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Aprender?n sobre las repercusiones negativas del estr?s por calor en vacas lecheras y becerros, adem?s de maneras de prevenir y mitigarlo.

Spanish Heat Stress Webinar: Key Indicators and Management Strategies

July 22, 2020
12:30 pm

Libby Eiholzer, Bilingual Dairy Specialist
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.

Estr?s por Calor en Vacas Lecheras: Se?ales Claves y Estrategias de Manejo
22 de julio del 2020 a las12:30 PM

Libby Eiholzer, Especialista en Vacas Lecheras
Aprender?n sobre las repercusiones negativas del estr?s por calor en vacas lecheras y becerros, adem?s de maneras de prevenir y mitigarlo. Participe en el webinar aqu?.

Boar Selection - What Makes a Good Boar?

July 23, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

Boar Selection - What Makes a Good Boar?

Selecting a boar that meets your genetic goals is key to success of your breeding and meat production program. Join us for the Boar Selection - What Makes a Good Boar? Live, free webinar, for a discussion on basic selection principles when picking a boar for your farm, understanding the unique characteristics of what makes a good boar for your production goals and production system.

On Farm Poultry Processing Workshop

July 27, 2020
1:00pm - 4:00pm

If you raise meat birds and are looking for a training class to learn about proper dressing techniques and selling poultry in New York under the 1,000 bird exemption, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County is hosting an online training this coming Monday, July 27, 2020 from 1-4pm. Workshop participants will learn to recognize diseases of public health concern, take basic biosecurity measures, write and implement basic Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures, develop Good Manufacturing Practices and an understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plans, along with properly dispose of offal and management of waste water.

"COVID-19 Webinar: What we know, reopening safely, and guidance for social situations" (English)

July 28, 2020
4pm-5pm

COVID-19: What we know, reopening safely, and guidance for social situations

The Cornell Farmworker Program and Finger Lakes Community Health co-sponsor a free English presentation/webinar with Dr. Jose Canario, M.D. In this one hour webinar, Dr. Canario will give an update of COVID-19, discuss safe ways to go out, and will respond to questions.

This session is aimed at farm producers and service providers, but everyone is welcomed.

"COVID-19: lo que ahora sabemos, reapertura segura y gu?a para situaciones sociales" (Espa?ol)

July 28, 2020
6pm-7pm

El Programa de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agr?colas de la Universidad de Cornell y la cl?nica Finger Lakes Community Health invita cordialmente a los trabajadores agr?colas a una llamada gratuita y presentaci?n en espa?ol con el Doctor Jose Canario. El doctor explicar? nuevos conocimientos sobre el coronavirus, c?mo protegerse cuando sale, comportamientos apropiados en situaciones sociales y responder? a preguntas. Por favor invite a sus compa?eros de trabajo y familiares.

Todos/as son bienvenidos. Se requiere registraci?n de antemano.

Webinar: USDA Assistance for Small Scale Meat Processing

July 28, 2020
3:30pm EST

The USDA is hosting a live webinar on July 28th at 3:30pm EST to review programs that can be used to assist small scale meat processors with expanding their businesses. These include grants, loans, and loan guarantees. Under Secretary for Food Safety, Mindy Brashears, and Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, Bette Brans, will share information on the following topics: Funding for small scale processing; how to get a federal grant of inspection; and state and custom exempt inspection programs. You can register for this event here: https://ems8.intellor.com/?do=register&t=1&p=830079

Empire Farm Days' Virtual Soil Health Center Program

July 29 - July 31, 2020
10:00 am

We are pleased to announce the schedule for Empire Farm Days' Virtual Soil Health Center Program. Although Empire Farm Days was unfortunately canceled, the Virtual Soil Health Center Program is still on. Please register for one or all sessions at http://newyorksoilhealth.org/virtual/agenda

https://blogs.cornell.edu/soilhealthinitiative/virtual/agenda/#.Xx89CZ5KiUk

Farm Labor 102 Webinar: Guidance on the New Legislation in New York

July 30, 2020
12pm-1pm

NYFB is pleased to partner once again with the law firm Bond, Schoeneck & King to present a complimentary webinar to members on the farm labor regulations that went into effect January 1, 2020.

In a webinar late last year, these attorneys informed our members about overtime pay, the mandatory day of rest, the right to organize and negotiate a Collective Bargaining Agreement, and other topics. Join us on Thursday, July 30 at 12 p.m. to learn about guidance on these regulations just issued by New York including which employees are excluded from the day of rest provision, who is covered by the over-60 hour overtime provision, the definition of immediate family, and more. Check future FB Alerts for more information.

Click here to register for the webinar.

Managing Forages Through a Season of Drought: A Two-Part Webinar Series

July 30 - August 4, 2020
7pm-8pm EST

Part 1: Pasture First Aid for Drought Recovery, Thursday, July 30th
• A Livestock Perspective - Betsy Hodge (15 min)
• Getting the Most out of the Rest of the Growing Season ? and into 2021 - Kitty (25 min)
• Setting up Pastures for Long Term Recovery - Kitty (12.5 min)
• Emergency Forage Planting Options for Late Fall & Early Spring - Joe Lawrence (15 min)
• Q & A

Part 2: Stored Forages: Winter Feed Supply Beyond the Drought, Tuesday, August 4th
• Managing the Remaining Growing Season (recap of planting/ harvest hay cuttings) -Joe Lawrence (20 min)
• Corn Silage - Getting the Most Out of Your Harvest in a Drought Year(20 min)
• Forage inventory Management: Assessing What You Have and Plan for Winter Accordingly - Ron Kuck (20 min)
• Q & A

Pre-Registration Deadline: July 30, 2020

Register Now!

Servicing sows, Live cover vs Artificial Insemination

July 30, 2020
12:15pm - 1:00pm

Servicing sows, Live cover vs Artificial Insemination

Breeding sows takes know-how, good timing, and good technique. In this free webinar, we will talk about the key differences and similarities to achieving successful fertilization whether you utilize live-cover or utilizing artificial insemination (AI) for your breeding program. Focus will be placed on the unique pig-isms of managing sows and boars during breeding and best practices for using live cover or AI. Speakers include Penn State Swine State Specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Hines, and Dr. Mark Estienne of Virginia Tech.

Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Brassicas & Other Cool Season Annuals

July 31, 2020
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

This webinar will discuss brassicas and other cool-season annuals for grazing or stored feed. This includes species-specific information, planting and management, and feeding considerations. Heather Darby, agronomy specialist of UVM Extension, will be the speaker.

August 2020

Managing Forages Through a Season of Drought: A Two-Part Webinar Series

August 4, 2020
7-8pm

Part 2: Stored Forages: Winter Feed Supply Beyond the Drought, Tuesday, August 4th
• Managing the Remaining Growing Season (recap of planting/ harvest hay cuttings) -Joe Lawrence (20 min)
• Corn Silage - Getting the Most Out of Your Harvest in a Drought Year(20 min)
• Forage inventory Management: Assessing What You Have and Plan for Winter Accordingly - Ron Kuck (20 min)
• Q & A

Protecting the Flock from Highly Contagious Diseases

August 4, 2020
8:00 pm EDT

The most highly contagious disease of livestock is foot and mouth disease (FMD) and it remains a threat in almost 100 countries in the world. Sheep are referred to as the "silent shedders" among livestock species susceptible to this devastating animal disease. Preparedness and response planning for FMD has taken center stage in recent years. Learn about this disease, how the U.S. plans to respond should it be diagnosed in North America, and the Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan for Continuity of Business resources available to protect the flock.

Test Event

August 4 - August 6, 2020
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2020 Cornell Aurora Virtual Farm Field Day

August 6, 2020
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

2020 Cornell Aurora Farm Field Day will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19.

We invite you to participate in our first virtual AFFD via Zoom on August 6th from 1 - 3:30 pm EDT. The event will include pre-recorded in-field demonstrations as well as live presentations and discussions.

Swine Breeding Stock Care - Housing

August 6, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

For pigs, housing is a must for successful production. In this free webinar, we will discuss housing options for sows and boars, and how to design those systems to improve flow and handling of large breeding stock in your system.

60 Days From Your Fall Feeding Plan - Webinar

August 11, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you ready to feed grass this fall? This webinar, led by Troy Bishopp, will discuss the realities of stockpiling perennial pastures for the 2020 fall and winter grazing seasons.

Pasture-Finished Beef Production Online Workshops

August 11 - August 13, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dr. Greg Halich from the University of Kentucky and Ed Rayburn from West Virginia University will present three workshops on grass finishing beef cattle. They will discuss how to get adequate growth to reach an ideal finished state as well as common market issues. The final workshop will consist of a producer panel to offer first-hand insights into grass based beef production. You can register for this free event here: https://vaforages.org/event/pasture-finished-beef/

Swine Breeding Stock Care - Nutrition

August 13, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

For the breeding herd, nutrition is all about longevity. In this webinar, we will review basic dietary recommendations for boars and sows, and how to make the most of feedstuffs available to you.

NEDPA Webinar: Important Updates to New York Farm Labor Laws in 2020

August 17, 2020
11:30am

New York farm labor laws changed dramatically in 2019, and the laws were further revised by state government in 2020. This webinar will update farm employers about important changes affecting farm laborers, family members, managers, overtime, day of rest, and union participation. Presenters are Dr. Richard Stup of Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Attorney Charles Palmer of the Michael Best law firm.

Get Ready for Earliest Corn Silage Harvest Ever?

August 19, 2020
7pm-9pm

Cornell Hemp Research Team Virtual Field Day

August 20, 2020
9:00am - 12:00 noon

Since we are not able to hold an in-person field day this year due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, we are presenting an update on Cornell research and extension information virtually. The event will be split into three sessions on Hemp Genetics and Breeding, Crop Management, and Supply Chain and Regulatory Updates. Hemp growers, processors, and crop management advisors are encouraged to attend.

Virtual Cornell Hemp Research Team Field Day

August 20, 2020
9am-Noon

Since we are not able to hold an in-person field day this year due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, we are presenting an update on Cornell research and extension information virtually on Thursday, August 20th at 9:00AM on Zoom.

Hemp growers, processors, and crop management advisors are encouraged to attend. We hope you can join us.

The event will be split into three sessions:
1. Hemp Genetics and Breeding
2. Crop Management
3. Supply Chain and Regulatory Updates

Click Here for Full Agenda

Pre-Registration is Required
Click Here to Register

Virtual: Fly and Pest Control for Livestock

August 20, 2020
6pm-8pm

Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Harvesting Winter Cover Crops

August 28, 2020
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

This webinar will discuss how you can harvest your overwintering cover crops as forage by grazing in the fall and grazing or harvesting in the spring. This includes fall planting dates, species-specific information, and other management considerations. Sam Corcoran, agronomy researcher of UMass Extension, will be the speaker.

Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Harvesting Winter Cover Crops

August 28, 2020
12:15pm - 1:00pm

This free webinar will discuss how you can harvest your overwintering cover crops as forage by grazing in the fall and grazing or harvesting in the spring. This includes fall planting dates, species-specific information, and other management considerations. The speaker for this webinar is Sam Corcoran, agronomy researcher, of UMass Extension.

September 2020

2020 Fall Pasture Management Series

September 3 - September 17, 2020
Thursday September 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 7-8pm

Join Livestock and Field Crops Specialists, Amy Barkley and Josh Putman, for a webinar series focused on fall pasture management. Topics to be discussed will include soil testing for pastures, soil report interpretation, adjusting pasture fertility, and late-season weed identification and management. Virtual meetings will be held on Thursdays from 7-8pm on September 3rd, 10th, and 17th. A call-in option, printed notes, and lecture recordings on CDs will be available upon request. There is a $25 registration fee for access to all three classes. To register, visit our website at https://swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/events.php or contact Kelly Bourne at klb288@cornell.edu or (585) 268-7644 ext. 10.

Sheep and Goat Pasture and Grazing Management

September 8, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Pasture and Grazing Management webinars will focus on pasture and grazing management practices for sheep and goat producers. The webinars will help you address soil fertility, select pasture forage species, develop good grazing and pasture management skills, and keep your animals healthy throughout the grazing season. Register here for this free webinar: https://extension.psu.edu/pasture-and-grazing-management

BQA Recertification Webinar: Examining The Effectiveness of your Vaccination Protocol Presented

September 16, 2020
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

BQA Recertification is required every 3 years. The NY Beef Council is offering three upcoming continuing education virtual classes which meet the requirements for re-certification. Topics include: Examining the Effectiveness of your Vaccination Protocol, Pre-Weaning Calf Care, and Direct Marketing Beef: Pre & Post Harvest Considerations. You can register for these free lectures at nybeef.org/bqa-webinars.

Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar: Integrating Alternative Forage into Your Feed Plan with K

September 18, 2020
12:15pm - 1:00pm

Learning how to grow and graze with alternative forage methods is just one piece of the forage puzzle. How these forage production methods affect animal performance and product quality is arguably even more important. Dr. Kathy Soder, an animal scientist with USDA-ARS, will discuss how to integrate these forages into your ration plan during this free webinar. She will discuss what changes you can expect compared to feeding traditional hay or pasture, possible pitfalls, and ways to succeed.

CORE Pesticide Training

September 22, 2020
9AM - 10:50AM

Looking for DEC credits? Join CCE Field Crops Specialist, Josh Putman, for another opportunity to learn about current regulations, pest management and pesticide use. Special thanks to BAYER for sponsoring these trainings.

Digital Dairy Prospects

September 22 - November 18, 2020
7:00-8:30pm

FREE 9 week program for HIGH school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties.
Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry.
Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers.
Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.
A computer/tablet and internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance

On Farm Poultry Processing Workshop

September 22, 2020
6:30pm - 8:00pm

CCE Agriculture Program welcomes you to join us for a zoom presentation on Tuesday evenings, September 22nd and 29th from 6:30-8:00 PM. This training addresses the needs for small-scale poultry producers wanting to process under the NYS 1000 bird exemption.

BQA Recertification Webinar: Pre-Weaning Calf Care

September 23, 2020
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Assessing your sugarbush and maintaining forest health

September 23, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This workshop will focus on forest management skills for assessing the productive potential of your sugarbush. It will also discuss strategies for maintaining forest health and sap production.

CORE Pesticide Training

September 24, 2020
6PM - 7:50PM

Looking for DEC credits? Join CCE Field Crops Specialist, Josh Putman, for another opportunity to learn about current regulations, pest management and pesticide use.

Determining Whether or Not Your Animal is Ready to Harvest

September 29, 2020
6pm - 8pm

As we quickly approach the fall season most of our livestock producers are eager to harvest their animals that they have been raising for the past 6 months to a year. This year there has been more of a bottle neck then previously due to the pandemic and concern of a meat shortage. There have been quite a few questions regarding how to determine if this project that was started is truly finished or needs more time on feed to get the most out of your animal. Please join us for an in depth workshop on determining if your animal is ready to be harvested or if you should keep on feed a few months longer. We will also discuss the target weight for each of the species- Lamb, goats, beef and swine.

On Farm Poultry Processing Workshop

September 29, 2020
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Proper Chainsaw Sharpening Techniques

September 29, 2020
7pm - 8pm

Using a properly sharpened chainsaw is not only much more efficient, but also much safer to use than a dull one. The Proper Chainsaw Sharpening Techniques webinar will explain the sharpening process.

Virtual: Determining Whether or Not Your Animal is Ready to Harvest

September 29, 2020
6pm - 8pm

Guest Speaker: Mackenzie Waro, Meat Buyer for Meyer Foods

As we quickly approach the fall season most of our livestock producers are eager to harvest their animals that they have been raising for the past 6 months to a year. This year there has been more of a bottle neck then previously due to the pandemic and concern of a meat shortage. There have been quite a few questions regarding how to determine if this project that was started is truly finished or needs more time on feed to get the most out of your animal. Please join us for an in depth workshop on determining if your animal is ready to be harvested or if you should keep on feed a few months longer. We will also discuss the target weight for each of the species- Lamb, goats, beef and swine.

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Maple confections and new product opportunities

September 30, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This workshop will focus on practices for making consistent, high-quality maple confections and also highlight new maple product opportunities.

October 2020

2020 KSU Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day

October 1, 2020
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT

Making alternative ration ingredient changes work, beef cattle market outlook and nutrition, management, and economic aspects of limit feeding are among topics planned for the 2020 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day on Thursday, Oct. 1. The conference will be hosted on the Zoom webinar platform.

Northeast SARE Presents a Webinar on Applying for Farmer Grants

October 6, 2020
12pm - 1pm

Northeast SARE is offering a free webinar on how to apply for a Farmer Grant. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m. Grant coordinator Candice Huber will provide an overview of the program and answer questions about Farmer Grant projects. She will be joined by NH farmer Jennifer Wilhelm (see project highlight below) who will share her experiences of applying for, receiving, and conducting Farmer Grant projects. Anyone requiring a disability-related accommodation to participate should contact the Northeast SARE office at northeastsare@uvm.edu or 802-651-8335 before Sept. 29, 2020.

To Market, To Market

October 6, 2020
9am-Noon

This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Biasillo and Jim Barber have partnered to offer "To Market, To Market," a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at four regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible.

Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.

Virtual: To Market, To Market

October 6 - November 10, 2020
9am - 12pm

Have a great idea? This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Basillio and Jim Barber have partnered to offer "To Market, To Market," a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at five regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible. Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.

Wool Connect Conference

October 6 - October 8, 2020
2pm - 4pm EST

The Schneider Group - an international topmaker and buyer of American wool overseas - is planning a virtual meeting concerning sustainability and would like to see wool producers from all around the world take part on Oct. 6-8. The three-day event will consist of two-hour sessions each day filled with speakers from retail, the wool supply chain as well as other organizations and service suppliers to the wool industry.

Design Your Succession Plan

October 8 - October 29, 2020
6:30-8:00pm on October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2020

Four weekly Zoom sessions with CCE educators and professionals - including accountants and attorneys - will prepare you to envision, communicate, plan, write and shape the legacy of your family farm business.

Design Your Succession Plan - Session 1

October 8, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm

"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!

Virtual: Design Your Succession Plan

October 8 - October 29, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm

How will your family farm operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm or are you yourself questioning your current role?

To help NYS farm families start their succession planning process, Cornell Cooperative Extension educators will be utilizing a new interactive program designed by North Dakota State University Extension, Design Your Succession Plan. This program will provide tools and resources for producers who want to begin the succession planning process.

Virtual: Wool Classification Workshop

October 13, 2020
6pm - 8pm

This virtual event we will discuss the different types of fleeces there are and how they would be classified. Sheep producer's looking to sell their fiber this would be a great event to attend to learn what your sheep are producing and how to potentially market this undervalued product.

Wool Classification Workshop

October 13, 2020
6pm - 8pm

BQA Recertification Webinar: Direct Marketing Beef: Pre & Post Harvest Considerations

October 14, 2020
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Measuring Pasture Dry Matter - Different Methods

October 14, 2020
7pm - 8pm

Join CCE of Delaware County for a meeting on methods of measuring pasture dry matter. Topics include: 1.) Results of 2020 On farm research using a Rising Plate Meter and Pasture Stick on Delaware County farms. 2.) Mini Pasture Walk - Larry Hepner will provide a 'Virtual Walk' of their sheep, goat, and fiber farm. 3.) Open Discussion (A chance for all participants to share their thoughts and ask questions of each other)

Milk Check Mysteries

October 14, 2020
7 - 9 pm

Join us on a webinar held Wednesday October 14 @ 7:00 p.m. to learn about milk pricing and the current milk market situation.

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Setting up a maple tubing system

October 14, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This workshop will go over the basics of installing a maple tubing system including planning and installation methods.

Women Rooted in Agriculture: Virtual Farm Experience

October 14, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us for a virtual tour and conversation with a fellow Farm-Her Megan Burley during the Women Rooted in Agriculture: Virtual Farm Experience webinar. Megan and her husband Ryan have a grass-fed dairy operation in Western New York. Ryan is a second-generation dairy farmer who manages his family's 700 cow dairy. Megan is a full-time Ag Teacher who not only helps Ryan with all the miscellaneous items at the dairy but also runs a Berry/Fresh-Cut Flower business and is raising two young children.

"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" Understanding diets & improving communication on your dairy

October 15, 2020

"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" - Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy

October 15, 2020

"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" Free Dairy Webinar

October 15, 2020
12:30pm EST; and 7pm EST

"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!"
Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy

Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest NY, North Country Region, and South Central NY Teams Present: A FREE Webinar for Farmers and Dairy Nutritionists to Improve Communication

Join us for a live webinar Thursday, October 15, 2020; presented twice at 12:30 pm EST, and again at 7:00 pm EST.

Design Your Succession Plan - Session 2

October 15, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm

"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!

NY State Sheep and Wool Festival

October 15 - October 18, 2020
9am

The 2020 NYS Sheep & Wool Virtual Festival is Oct. 15 - Oct. 18, and will feature many of your favorite Rhinebeck activities - all from the comfort of your own home. All workshops will be held live. For more information, visit: https://www.virtual.sheepandwool.com/40yearsofrhinebeck/welcomehome

On Farm Safety: Best Practices to Reduce on Farm Labor Injuries

October 15, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in America, and farmers are nearly twice as likely to die on the job as police officers. In order to stay safe while farming, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) will host an online workshop with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), and Ashley Pierce (Owner and Operator of Home at Last Farm) as a guest speakers on October 15th , 2020 on the topic of mitigating the most common on farm injuries.

Small Processor Opportunities in the Pandemic Era

October 15, 2020
2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

The Coronavirus pandemic has created many challenges for small processors, but it has created many opportunities as well. As consumers see empty meat cases at grocery stores and hear reports about COVID-19 outbreaks in large meat plants, they may turn to other sources for their protein purchases. Topics to be discussed include: 1.) Alternative meat sales channels that exist, and how companies in those channels have adapted to increased demand. 2.) Expanding a producer customer base, as the shutdowns and reduced operations of the big packing plants have forced farmers to find alternate means to profit from their animals. 3.) Finding a new consumer base, as companies that sold to the foodservice industry have to find new customers to replace the restaurants that have shut down or reduced their demand.

Small Processor Opportunities in the Pandemic Era".

October 15, 2020
2-3pm EDT

The Coronavirus pandemic has created many challenges for small processors, but it has created many opportunities as well. Topics to be discussed include: 1.) Alternative meat sales channels that exist, and how companies in those channels have adapted to increased demand
2.) Expanding a producer customer base, as the shutdowns and reduced operations of the big packing plants have forced farmers to find alternate means to profit from their animals
3.) Finding a new consumer base, as companies that sold to the foodservice industry have to find new customers to replace the restaurants that have shut down or reduced their demand.

CALF AND HEIFER MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE

October 16, 2020

The Calf and Heifer Management Online Course will cover basic calf and heifer management principles led by staff from Cornell University and industry researchers. It is designed for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of calf and heifer management. Participants should possess a formal or informal background in dairy cattle management, but not necessarily in calf and heifer management.

Cornell Nutrition Conference

October 19 - October 22, 2020
10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT Daily

82nd Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers - Now Virtual!
October 19 - 22, 2020
10:00AM - 2:00PM EDT Daily via Zoom

For 82 years, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry leading research and information across the spectrum of animal nutrition to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants.

Registration:
Full Event - $100
Elanco Pre-Conference Symposium only - $50

In addition to the daily live feed, all registrants will receive access to electronic proceedings and a mobile event app with exclusive content and networking opportunities. Join us live each day or watch sessions on-demand later.

Register here!

Organic Grain: Harvesting, Storage, and Processing Online Workshop Series

October 19, 2020

Three workshops regarding the harvesting, handling, storage, and processing of grain crops. It's the final year of our NE SARE grant lead by Elizabeth Dyck, the coordinator of the Organic Growers' Research and Information-Sharing Network (OGRIN). The training program will be a series of three intensive 75 minute online short courses with video field days/workshops that will largely be taught by farmers and NE Grain Experts and located on farms and/or at processing venues. Sponsored by NOFA-NJ (https://nofanj.org/ ).

The emphasis is on smaller-scale systems, but all grain farmers can learn something useful.

H-2B: Navigating the Maze - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series

October 20, 2020
9am-10:30am

H-2B: Navigating the Maze
Tuesday, October 20 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• H-2B 101: The 2021 Process
• H-2B DOL and USCIS Compliance Requirements
• How to Prepare for an H-2B Government Audit
Register Here

Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series put on by Harris Beach PLLC

Solar Leasing: Ten Things You Should Know Before Leasing Land for Solar Development

October 20, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Landowners facing a decision on whether or not to lease or sell their property should have a good idea of what they are giving up and what they are gaining before they sign a lease or sale option. The Solar Leasing: Ten Things You Should Know Before Leasing Your Land for Solar Development webinar will be a conversation about solar leases and what landowners should understand before leasing.

Virtual: Swine Production 101

October 20, 2020
6pm - 8pm

The swine production 101 workshop will be held virtual. We will discuss the basics of raising swine and go over the proper nutrition and animal husbandry that is required to achieve your greatest potential for your herd. This is a beginner's course.

Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day

October 21, 2020
11:00am to 1:00pm

This free online even will offer 2 DEC pesticide applicator credits and CCE CEU's. Pre-Registration is required for DEC credits!

Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day

October 21, 2020

Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day

October 21, 2020
11am-1pm

Join us on October 21 for a virtual demonstration and walking tour of 16 different pre- and post-emergence treatments in soybean and 10 different treatments and combinations in corn.

Tall waterhemp and marestail are two weeds that are resistant to glyphosate and ALS herbicide modes of action in the WNY and Finger Lakes regions.
Each year the number of acres with resistant weed populations expands.
For herbicides to be an effective tool in weed management, we have to know what chemistries & application timings are most effective against these resistant weeds.

Webinar links will be shared the day prior to the event by the email you register with.

Requirements to attend a Zoom webinar:

Device with internet access (desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile)
Before joining a zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download zoom for free by going to the Zoom website and clicking on Sign Up, It's Free button.

Design Your Succession Plan - Session 3

October 22, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm

"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!

Beef Quality Assurance Training Hosted by CCE Chautauqua

October 24, 2020
10am - 3pm
Ellington, NY

An in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will be hosted by Chautauqua County and Butternut Brook Livestock on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. This training will consist of a lecture followed by a chute-side demonstration. Butternut Brook Livestock looks forward to hosting fellow beef producers for this Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training and will share how they manage their beef herd. The cost to attend the training will be $15 per adult or $8 per youth. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by October 17th by contacting Lisa Kempisty, Extension Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County at ljk4@cornell.edu, or 716-664-9502 Ext 203. Space is limited. Make your reservation today!

2020 Fall Beef Meeting

October 26, 2020
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

2020 has been a challenging year for beef farmers with many new external challenges facing you. Although important, there is little you can do about challenges such as COVID-19 market disruptions or a shortage of processing capacity. This meeting will look at two important management opportunities that every farmer can impact on their own farms to increase their farms profitability: reproduction and determining market readiness.

Virtual: Sheep & Goat Production 101

October 27, 2020
6pm - 8pm

Sheep and goat farms are becoming more common over the past few years. There has been quite a few questions being asked across the board when it comes to these two small ruminants. This virtual workshop will go over the basics of raising sheep and goats. This course is open to all areas of expertise but please know we will cover the majority of beginner topics.

Virtual: Sheep & Goat Production 101

October 27, 2020
6pm - 8pm

Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn Virtual Field Day

October 28, 2020
11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us October 28th for an hour virtual field day that focuses on interseeded cover crops in corn, herbicide resistant weed management and other weed control updates.

Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn Virtual Field Day

October 28, 2020

Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn Virtual Field Day

October 28, 2020

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Strategies for regenerating a healthy sugarbush

October 28, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This workshop will discuss strategies for growing the next generation's sugarbush with a focus on newly developed methods to exclude deer from timber harvests.

Virtual: CFAP 2: What You Need to Know to Apply

October 28, 2020
6:30pm-8pm

Join us along with FSA Executive Directors to get this updated information on the new CFAP 2 program. This program is an extension of the 1st USDA round that closed on September 11th. New Rules, Commodities and pricing structures will be discussed.

Design Your Succession Plan - Session 4

October 29, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm

"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!

Fall Round Up for Livestock Producers, 2020

October 29, 2020
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators Ashley Pierce, Aaron Gabriel, and Dayton Maxwell, who are hosting Fall Round Up for Livestock Producers, 2020. This dynamic and slightly humorous group will be discussing strategies for overwintering pastures in combination with management guidelines for helping livestock enter the winter season with adequate body condition. Farm visioning, mission development, and farm goal setting will conclude the one-hour program.

Farmer's Markets - Identifying and Overcoming Consumer Obstacles

October 30, 2020
10am-11am

The toolkit identified obstacles to customers and proposed some potential solutions. This session will highlight both an urban and rural farmers market and initiatives that they implemented. We'll learn how they designed programs and services to meet the needs of their customers to encourage continued shopping.

November 2020

Agrability/Life Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop

November 2 - November 12, 2020
November 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 12th at 11am and 3pm

North Carolina AgrAbility/NCA&T University (host), the National AgrAbility Project (NAP), and the Legacy Innovation Farming Economics (LIFE) Project, are pleased to invite you to a virtual 1890 Land Grant Institution Workshop! The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize the viewers, in particular underserved or socially disadvantaged agricultural workers, with AgrAbility's services, as well as the services of LIFE Project partners (Legacy Farming and Health Group, Peoples Foundation, and the National AgrAbility Project). In addition, the programs and activities of several cooperating organizations that strive to improve the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and military veterans in agriculture will be highlighted.

"Feeder Online School/Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores"

November 3 - November 12, 2020

Date Time: Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Tuesday and Thursday

Nov 3 and 5, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 pm ET (English)

Nov 10 and 12, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 pm ET (Spanish)

Fecha, hora: 3 nov 2020 01:00 PM Hora del este (EE. UU. y Canadá)

Cada semana el día martes y jueves

10 nov 2020 1:00-2:30 pm (Español)

12 nov 2020 1:00 -2:30pm (Español)

"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"

November 3, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm

The Feeder Online School is a 2 part program offered in Spanish and English. The same presentations will be offered in both the English and Spanish sessions. Each day of Feeder Online School will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET. The session in English will take place on November 3rd and 5th, 2020. The session in Spanish will take place on November 10th and 12th, 2020.

La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.

Feeder Online School/Escuela en Linea para Alimentadores

November 3 - November 12, 2020

Date Time: Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Every week on Tuesday and Thursday

Nov 3 and 5, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 pm ET (English)

Nov 10 and 12, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 pm ET (Spanish)

Fecha, hora: 3 nov 2020 01:00 PM Hora del este (EE. UU. y Canadá)

Cada semana el día martes, jueves

10 nov 2020 1:00-2:30 pm (Español)

12 nov 2020 1:00 -2:30pm (Español)

Online Feeder School

November 3, 2020

Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers

November 3 - November 10, 2020
7pm - 9pm on Nov 3 & 10, 2020

Join CCE Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell for a fun and informative program that will equip dairy farmers to manage milk price risk. Featuring presentations from FSA Executive Director David Holck, Tristan Peterson from Crop Growers Insurance, and Dr. Chris Wolf of Cornell University.

Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers

November 3 - November 10, 2020

We invite you to join CCE Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, FSA Executive Director David Holck, Tristan Peterson from Crop Growers Insurance, and Dr. Chris Wolf of Cornell University for informative, fun, and educational seminars detailing dairy price risk management tools.

Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers

November 3 - November 10, 2020

Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers - Session One

November 3, 2020
7pm - 9pm

Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.

Virtual: Dairy Feeder School (English & Spanish)

November 3 - November 12, 2020
12pm-2pm

The Online Feeder School is a 2-part educational program for farmers, employees, and agriservice professionals who work as or with the feeder -the person responsible for mixing TMR, maintaining bunk silos, and communicating with other farm staff. It will cover monitoring dry matter, feed bunk management, bunk face management, and troubleshooting mixer wagons.

November 3rd and 5th are English webinars.

November 10th and 12th are Spanish webinars.

Virtual: Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers

November 3 - November 10, 2020
7pm - 9pm

MANAGE YOUR MILK PRICE
Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a
renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.

Please join CCE Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton
Maxwell, FSA Executive Director David Holck, Tristan Peterson from Crop Growers Insurance, and Dr.
Chris Wolf of Cornell University for an informative, fun, and educational program.

"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"

November 5, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm

Legal Entities for Farm Businesses

November 5 - November 19, 2020

This 2-part virtual mini series will cover LLCs and trusts, two legal entities common among agricultural businesses. The sessions are designed to help farmers and rural landowners evaluate whether these legal entities would be appropriate for their individual situations and goals.

Legal Entities for Farm Businesses: LLCs and Trusts

November 5 - November 19, 2020
1pm - 2pm on Nov 5 & 19, 2020

Navigating Farm Family Relationships During Business Succession Planning

November 5, 2020
7pm-8:15pm

Farming with family members can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences a person may en-counter, especially when familial relationships get in the way of managing and leading the business. A Northeast farmer once jokingly said, "Working with family should be against the law."
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet's staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.

Navigating Farm Family Relationships During Business Succession Planning

November 5, 2020

Virtual: Navigating Farm Family Relationships During Business Succession Planning

November 5, 2020
7pm - 8:15pm

Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet's staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.

2020 On-Farm Feeder Workshop: Corfu, NY

November 6, 2020

2020 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting - TRANSLATING VISIONARY SCIENCE TO PRACTICE

November 9 - November 13, 2020

WELCOME!

The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America will host thousands of scientists, professionals, educators, and students from around the world at our virtual Annual Meeting. This year's International Annual Meeting, "Translating Visionary Science to Practice," previously to be held on November 8-11, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, will now be offered virtually November 9-13, 2020.

In connection with our Annual Meeting theme of "Translating Visionary Science to Practice", this virtual format presents us with exciting opportunities to connect worldwide.

This premier virtual scientific meeting provides networking opportunities, scientific abstracts, oral and poster sessions, an exhibit hall, technical workshops, and professional tours. Plus, there's a career center, graduate and undergraduate programs, distinguished lecturers, awards, continuing education units (CEU's), prizes, and more!

We invite you to discover, disseminate, and collaborate at the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting!

Register today!

Online Feeder School Sponsorship

November 9, 2020

Virtual: Swine Production 101

November 9, 2020
6pm - 8pm

"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"

November 10, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm

Down to Earth: Virtual Silvopasture Workshop

November 10, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

With growing interest and opportunities for silvopasturing (integrated forage, timber and livestock production), what are the steps and key considerations for its successful integration in to land management strategies? Brett Chedzoy (CCE Schuyler County) will share the contributions of silvopasturing to his own family's farms, and his recommendations for others to adopt this innovative agroforestry system.

Helping Farmers Markets Adapt to Current Consumer Trends - Marketing Strategies for Outreach

November 10, 2020
11am - 12:30pm

Marketing your market is important to success, but often a misunderstood concept. Lindsay will help us to develop a marketing plan that will reach your target audience and grow your customer base. Participants will come away with a comprehensive marketing plan and marketing checklist to help them keep on track with their marketing efforts.

Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers - Session Two

November 10, 2020
7pm - 9pm

Virtual: Johne's in Sheep & Goats

November 10, 2020
6-8pm

Please join us for an informational online workshop with special guest, Betsy Hodges. Betsy is an extension agent in the North Country and has done a lot of research with Johne's in sheep and goats and is going to go over what she found in her research. She will also touch base on how to prevent your herds from this disease.

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Tips for top quality, high flavor syrup

November 11, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This workshop will discuss the basic science of maple flavor, control points for preventing off flavor and methods for improving flavor.

"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"

November 12, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm

Virtual: Meet Your Lawyer

November 12, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm

*Check back for more details*

2020 On-Farm Feeder Workshop: Clifton Springs, NY

November 13, 2020

Getting on the Land: Lease or Own?

November 14, 2020
9am - 10am

If just getting into farming, the biggest question is: "should I lease or own the land?" For established farms, leasing land can be an opportunity to keep land in production and provide supplemental income. Join CCE Erie for a facilitated conversation on Saturday, November 14th, 9:00am - 10:00am, to learn more about lease terms, lessons learned, and search strategies for infrastructure needs. Bring your questions for a live Q and A session. This event is for both aspiring land lessees/buyers, and current landowners. You can register for the event at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TenureOptionsEvent_214

Sheep Farm Evolution

November 16, 2020
7pm - 8pm

Ashley McFarland, Area Specialist with the Central NY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team, will tell us about growing up on a sheep farm and how that shaped her current farming enterprise. Over the years, most of us adapt and evolve our style of farming to fit our lifestyle, other jobs, other family members and our beliefs. What can we learn from listening to other people's stories? Do you have someone you would like to hear from?

H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration

November 17, 2020
9am-10:30am

H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally
Tuesday, November 17 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• H-2A 101: The 2021 Process
• H-2B Employer Obligations and Compliance Requirements
• What constitutes "agricultural" employment?
• Do you qualify for H-2A or H-2B?
• Can Dairy Farms participate in H-2A?
• Navigating the DOL's "Single Employer Test" in H-2A - is year-round employment still possible?

North Country's Virtual Fireside Chats

November 17 - December 22, 2020

Risk Management Programs for the Livestock Enterprise

November 17, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join CCE's Central NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team to learn about programs offered by USDA Risk Management Agency to help offset risk on the livestock and as a whole farm plan. This webinar is designed to assist producers in understanding and finding value in managing downside market disruption with risk tools available. We will have Tristan Peterson and his team members from Certified Crops Advisors on hand to educate our producers on the programs.

USDA Series - Cattle and Carcass Training

November 17 - December 15, 2020
Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15; 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a series of four webinars with guest speakers from three regional USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTCs), the CME Group, and USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). These free webinars begin Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, and are targeted to cattle producers, feeders, and others in the U.S. fed beef supply chain who want to better understand the reporting, delivery, and grading of feeder cattle, live cattle, and carcasses, particularly relating to CME live cattle futures.

Virtual: Livestock & Whole Farm Risk Management Awareness

November 17, 2020
7pm - 9pm

Are you aware of the RISK management programs available to livestock entities?

Join us to learn about programs offered by USDA Risk Management Agency to help offset risk on the livestock and as a whole farm plan. This webinar is designed to assist producers in understanding and finding value in managing downside market disruption with risk tools available.

Virtual: Pork Quality Assurance Training

November 17, 2020
6pm - 9pm

We are pleased to offer a Pork Quality Assurance training remotely for any swine producer's. This certification is required for quite a lot of GAP certifications and contracts. "The program was modeled after the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs used by food manufacturers to ensure the safety of food products but was customized for on-farm use. PQA has expanded and improved over the years based on scientific advancements and recommendations of technology and animal agriculture experts. In 2007, the program's name changed to PQA Plus? to reflect the merging of two other education programs into one comprehensive instructional program. Today, it covers a spectrum of topics related to food safety and animal well-being. New features have been added, such as on-farm site assessments, detailed animal care components as well as environmental protection and worker safety."- Pork Council.

Labor Roadshow IV

November 18 - November 24, 2020

November 18, 19, 20, 23, and the 24th.

Two hour webinars.

Virtual Labor Roadshow IV offered by the Ag Workforce Development Council

November 18 - November 24, 2020

Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow IV as a virtual event. A series of five one to two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 18, 19, 20, 23, and 24. Cost is $55 per person to attend all five webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings. Register at tinyurl.com/LaborRoadshowIV. New York Labor Road Show IV is an opportunity to learn about regulation changes and how to best position your business for compliance and success. Several important changes to state regulations occurred in 2020 that farm employers need to understand, including which employees are covered by overtime and day-of-rest, and which can be designated as family members or exempt employees.

Optimizing Winter Shelter for Small Ruminants

November 19, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Optimizing Winter Shelter for Small Ruminants webinar will discuss sheep and goat housing basic needs with a focus on winter management and how to best optimize current set ups. This webinar is hosted by Penn State University.

Beef Cattle Nutrition 101

November 24, 2020
6pm - 8pm

This program targets commercial and seedstock producers, the workshop is targeted for beginners in the beef industry. Our guest speaker is Dr. Michael Baker, PAS, PhD, and Beef Cattle Extension Specialist for Cornell University. Dr. Baker will focus on the nutrition requirements that beef cattle require from birth to finish.

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Sugar Maple Research & Extension Welcome to the Cornell Maple P

November 24, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This workshop will focus on methods of maintaining and fine tuning your maple tubing system to maximize production including tap hole sanitation and vacuum management.

Virtual: Beef Cattle Nutrition 101

November 24, 2020
6pm - 8pm

December 2020

2020 Northeast Region Agribusiness & CCE Conference

December 1 - December 3, 2020

Certified Crop Adviser Credits, DEC Applicator Credits, technology, Land Grant University and Industry expertise, agribusiness, field crops, nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management?will collide on the internet December 1 - 3, 2020.

Conference Schedule

Register

Onboarding Webinar Series

December 2 - December 16, 2020
11am - 12pm

Cornell Ag Workforce Development is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a one-hour three-session Onboarding Webinar Series via Zoom on December 2, 9, and 16.The first days and weeks on the job set the course for a new employee. A successful onboarding program can be an essential tool to help reduce employee turnover, increase employee safety and productivity, and contribute to a farm's success.

Market Programs that Build Your Customer Base and Add Sales

December 3, 2020
Noon - 1:30pm

Market programs can be effective ways to build a customer base. But they do create extra work. This session will help us to identify programs that will help build your market and enhance your market mission. We'll learn how to plan and prepare for market programming, as well as evaluating its effectiveness.

Farm Ready Research - Wisconsin Beef Special Edition

December 8 - April 23, 2021
Varied- Based on Webinar

Farm Ready Research is Extension's agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to farm management resources. Sessions begin December 2020 and run through April 2021. See a full list of topics at wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch.Basic Lambing Skills for the

Organic Dairy Systems Summit

December 8, 2020
10 am - 2:15 pm

Free Organic Dairy Systems Virtual Summit to be held December 8th from 10 AM to 2:15 PM EST.

Practical Solutions to Increase Lamb and Kid Survival

December 8, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Practical Solutions to Increase Lamb and Kid Survival webinar will discuss sheep and goat gestation diets, how nutritional requirements increase in late gestation, and how nutrition impacts lamb and kid survivability. In addition, this webinar will explore simple management factors that increase the likelihood that lambs or kids survive to weaning.

2020 Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars

December 9, 2020

Inspired by Annie's Project, A 2 session free program for Farm Women

December 9 - December 15, 2020

Thinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?

December 9, 2020
12:00 - 1:30pm

2020 has been a challenging year for livestock farmers and red meat packers in NY. With many packers already booked solidly for 2021, livestock farmers are feeling panicked about how to get their animals harvested in a timely way. This has driven unprecedented interest in opening new slaughterhouse facilities in the state. But anyone who doesn't already have a strong background and expertise in the industry faces a steep learning curve, with high risk and a large investment of money.

This free webinar will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red meat slaughter and processing facility, from infrastructure to regulations and from labor to financing. Presenter Marty Broccoli of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County has 40 years of experience in the meat packing industry, and provides technical assistance for new plants in NY. Keith Schrader is a long-time beef farmer who owns Schrader Farms Meat Market, a USDA slaughterhouse in Romulus, NY. Both will share key tips and lessons learned, with ample time for Q&A.

Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars

December 9, 2020
8am-10:30am OR 6:30pm-9pm

The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. Presentations blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application.

The 2020 Seminars will be presented virtually via Zoom. All topics will be presented in two sessions to accommodate attendee schedules.

There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Links to join the live presentations will be shared after submitting registration.

So You Want to Raise Dairy Goats?

December 10, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

This webinar offered by Penn State Extension will provide basic introduction on raising dairy goats. Learn how to get started, best milking practices, business management, and more!

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training

December 14, 2020
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM

This one-day programming will be an educational training on farm food safety principles and practices to provide the background and information for farmers to understand how to minimize the risk of food born disease contamination. Day two (which will be scheduled later in January) will be for those who want help with writing a farm food safety plan. If you want to be certified under the GAPs program, a farm food safety plan is needed for the audit.

Annie's Project - Health and Safety Concerns for Farm Women

December 15, 2020
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Join Bonnie Collins and Laura Biasillo, NYS Annie's Project trainers, as they discuss health and safety concerns for farm women. The special guest will be Christina Day with Bassett Healthcare/NY Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health. The discussion will include 1.) Tolls and ergonomics for farm women, 2.) Health issues for women, and 3.) Safety surrounding women and teens on the farm.

Farmer's Markets - Identifying and Reaching Unique Consumers

December 15, 2020
10am - 11:30am

Does your market appeal to unique customer bases? This session will look at programs that identify a specific target audience, how they pulled the program together and the impacts it has had on their market.

Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration

December 15, 2020
9am-10:30am

Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses
Tuesday, December 15 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• PERM Labor Certification 101: Navigating the Permanent Labor Process
• Defining the job and requirements
• The Prevailing Wage process
• Advertising and Recruitment Requirements
• USCIS Processing
• Maintaining your seasonal visa programs (H-2A/B) while navigating the PERM process
• Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status

Poultry Welfare Certification Course

December 15 - December 17, 2020
10:00 am - 3:45 pm

Join the Penn State Poultry Welfare Certification Course webinars, which will cover topics including why animal welfare is important, poultry behavior, environmental and management influences on welfare, welfare indicators and assessment, employee motivation, and much more. Hot topics in the layer and broiler industries will be covered by leading experts. At the successful completion of the course and passing an exam, attendees will receive a certificate.

Virtual Empire State Barley and Malt Summit

December 16, 2020

How to Better Communicate with Your Local Meat Processor

December 18, 2020
7pm - 8pm

This online class will go over how to effectively communicate, prepare and plan with your local meat processor, understand the difference between USDA and custom cutting and Q&A with local meat processor, Tyler Ebersol, owner and operator of Ebersol's Custom Cutting, Inc.

"Free" NCRAT Virtual Fireside Chats

December 22, 2020

November 17th - Farm Business Discussion

November 24nd - Dairy Discussion

December 1st - Crop Discussion

December 8th - Farm Business Discussion

December 15th - Dairy Discussion

December 22nd - Crop Discussion

2020-2021 CCE NCRAT Programming Sponsorship Opportunities

December 31, 2020