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earlier monthsJanuary 2016
Keepin' Em Comfy
January 11, 2016
Registration 10 am; Program 10:30-2:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
A Workshop on Cow Comfort, Dairy Handling and Public Perception will be offered to educate farmers and farm managers on understanding cow behavior and how to use it on farm, understanding bottlenecks on your own operation, and talking to the public about dairy farm practices.
Manure Storage Workshop
January 12, 2016
9:15am - 3:15pm
Cuyler, NY
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, PRO-DAIRY and Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District are co-sponsoring this workshop.
Topics:
Register: Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Questions: Call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
- Review Whey Street Dairy Concerns
- Storage Issues
- Manure Covers
- Satellite Storages
- Labor Requirements
- Custom Operators
- Managing Manure Storage
- Liners
- Environmental Issues
- CAFO Permit
- Winter Spreading
- Tile Discharges
- Solid Separation
- Bedding
- Odor
- Safety (Gypsum)
- Application Systems
- Manure Transfer
- Funding Sources
- Optional Tour of Whey Street Dairy
Register: Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Questions: Call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
New York Certified Organice (NYCO) - 2016
January 12 - March 8, 2016
January 12, 2016, February 9, 2016 & March 8, 2016 - Program at 10:00am
Geneva, NY
- January 12, 2016 - Organic Crop Management through Good Years and Bad
- What to do when the cultivating window doesn't open very wide
- Effects of long-term management on weed competition in organic soybean
- Reducing Pasture Compaction with Daikon Radish
- Discussion: "What do you want to make per acre on your farm?"
- February 9, 2016 - Managing Soil Health with Crop Rotations and Forage Production
- Putting Soil Health Knowledge into Practice
- Alternative Forage Rotations to Protect the Soil on Marginal Land
- Discussion: Farmer Panel on how to decide whether to sell forages to dairy farmers or plow them in for a green manure.
- March 8, 2016
- Developing New Markets for Organic Grain
- What's transpiring in the World Market of Grain
- Flax Grain - Production and Uses
- Discussion: New or Undeserved Markets in the Northeast
There is no cost for the programs and pre-registration is not required. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass for potluck lunch. For more information contact Fay Benson, CCE Cortland at 607.391.2660 Ext. 410 or email afb3@cornell.edu.
Animal Well-Being: Session 1
January 13, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar on cattle housing and handling, cow comfort, animal welfare and communicating positive messages about cattle welfare.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 13, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 14, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
2016 National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
January 16 - March 26, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This course will qualify youth ages 14 & 15 years of age to be certified to operate farm equipment for hire. The course is scheduled to run Saturdays, beginning in January 2016 and running through March 2016.
Animal Well-Being: Session 2
January 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar on cattle housing and handling, cow comfort, animal welfare and communicating positive messages about cattle welfare.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
January 21, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
This is the first meeting of our Discussion Group for 2016. Collin McCarthy will be leading the discussion around key areas to focus on as a manager. We will have food and refreshments! Feel free to bring someone you think would be a good addition to our group! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu. Save the date for 2/18 and 3/14 for future meetings.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cobleskill Location
January 22, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cobleskill, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Norwich Location
January 25, 2016
1pm-3pm
Norwich, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Ballston Spa Location
January 26, 2016
1pm-3pm
Ballston Spa, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
Annie's Project - Empowering Women in Agriculture
January 26 - March 22, 2016
Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22 (snowdate Mar 15) 10:30am - 2:00pm
A 5 week workshop series for farm women
Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22 with snowdate Mar 15
10:30 am-2:30 pm
Choose your Location: CCE Broome or Cayuga Counties, LaFayette Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Lafayette; & Dryden Fire Hall
Cost for all Session: $100
Includes: 15 hours of instruction, meals and course materials.
Jan 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22 with snowdate Mar 15
10:30 am-2:30 pm
Choose your Location: CCE Broome or Cayuga Counties, LaFayette Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Lafayette; & Dryden Fire Hall
Cost for all Session: $100
Includes: 15 hours of instruction, meals and course materials.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Herkimer County, Mohawk Location
January 27, 2016
1pm-3pm
Mohawk, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cooperstown Location
January 28, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cooperstown, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Fonda Location
January 29, 2016
1pm-3pm
Fonda, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Winter Crop Meeting
January 29, 2016
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ithaca, NY
2016 Winter Crop Meeting to be held Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Ramada Ithaca Hotel and Conference Center, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY. This year's program features Jim Harbach, Schrack Farms, a no-till farmer from Central Pennsylvania. He farms 2000 acres with no-till for his 1000 cow dairy. John Kemmeren, a more local farm from Bainbridge, NY is also experienced with no-till on a variety of soil types and will share his techniques.
2016 Winter Crop Meeting
January 29, 2016
9:30am - 3:00pm
Ithaca, NY
2016 Winter Crop Meeting to be held Friday, January 29, 2016 from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Ramada Ithaca Hotel and Conference Center, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY. This year's program features Jim Harbach, Schrack Farms, a no-till farmer from Central Pennsylvania. He farms 2000 acres with no-till for his 1000 cow dairy. John Kemmeren, a more local farm from Bainbridge, NY is also experienced with no-till on a variety of soil types and will share his techniques.
February 2016
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 3, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
February 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
2016 Corn Day
February 9, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Ballston Spa
February 16, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making
Organic Dairy & Crop Producer's Discussion Group Meeting
February 16, 2016
11:00am - 2:30pm
McLean, NY
Let's get together and discuss cropping plans & options for the next season. Thor Oechsner, will kick off the meeting with a presentation of Attempts in Reduced Tillage in Organic Grain Farming. A second presentation will demonstrate his Practices to Produce and Market Buckwheat.
Thor, as many of you know, farms 1200 acres of corn , food grade small grains and hay in rotation on his hill farm in Newfield, south of Ithaca. He also is an owner of Farmer Ground Flour in Trumansburg which produces organic artisan grains and flours grown from his and other area farms. These go to markets all over NY and New England. He also co-owns Wide Awake Bakery which use a bread CSA model to market wood fired loaves and pastries using flour from his mill to the Ithaca area. Our conversation will be fueled by a delicious hot lunch. Looking forward to seeing you and having a lively discussion.
Thor, as many of you know, farms 1200 acres of corn , food grade small grains and hay in rotation on his hill farm in Newfield, south of Ithaca. He also is an owner of Farmer Ground Flour in Trumansburg which produces organic artisan grains and flours grown from his and other area farms. These go to markets all over NY and New England. He also co-owns Wide Awake Bakery which use a bread CSA model to market wood fired loaves and pastries using flour from his mill to the Ithaca area. Our conversation will be fueled by a delicious hot lunch. Looking forward to seeing you and having a lively discussion.
The cost is $10 each or $15 for 2 people from the same farm. Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 391-2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu.
Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting
February 17, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY
Our speaker Betsey Howland will lead us through a group discussion on managing through low milk prices and preparing for the next high cycle. Please RSVP to Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Txt. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 1
February 17, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 1: The Food Armor Program
The objective of the Food Armor program is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit them.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
The objective of the Food Armor program is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit them.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
February 18, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Tom Maloney will be leading the discussion regarding employee handbooks and job descriptions. We will have food and refreshments! Feel free to bring someone you think would be a good addition to our group! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu. Save the date 3/14 for our future meeting.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Chenango
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Norwich, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Herkimer
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Herkimer, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Otsego
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Saratoga
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Schoharie
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
Livestock Marketing Discussion: Identifying Your Customer
February 18, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
The Finger Lakes is home to many livestock operations that serve a wide range of customers locally. Livestock producers interested in learning how to better identify customers are invited to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Ontario County's workshop.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things Are Flowing
February 18, 2016
Registration 6 pm, Program 6:30-8pm
Cortland, NY
Guest Speaker Andy Novakovic, the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics at Cornell University will be addressing the group on topics including
Market Outlook
Patterns in Milk Production Growth
Trends in Dairy Food Consumption
and will also be available to answer questions after his presentation.
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 2
February 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Statewide and regional experts will detail regulatory guidelines for antibiotic use, the new Veterinary Feed Directive, residue scenarios, bob calf challenges, microbial resistance and antibiotic risk assessment on February 24.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Precision Ag Decision-Making Program
February 25, 2016
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Syracuse, NY
Really want to harness precision ag technology for profit? Then don't miss the "Precision Ag: Decision-making for a profitable future" program. That's the theme driving a fast-moving afternoon seminar on Thursday, February 25, at the 2016 New York Farm Show.
March 2016
Winter Dairy Management
March 1, 2016
10-3 pm
Binghamton, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making.
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Binghamton
March 1, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Binghamton, NY
Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making
Hay Crop School ~ Mohawk
March 1 - March 8, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mohawk, NY
Learn to better manage your hay crop for quality and value with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Whether you are a seasoned hay grower or a new livestock farmer making a few bales for your animals this class is for you! An in-depth two-day school on producing high quality forage in a bale.
Winter Dairy Management - Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
March 2, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
In a low milk price environment, preventing disruptions in the most important period of a cow's productive life - the transition phase - is a wise way to help weather the storm.
Hay Crop School ~ Ballston Spa
March 2 - March 9, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Learn to better manage your hay crop for quality and value with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Whether you are a seasoned hay grower or a new livestock farmer making a few bales for your animals this class is for you! An in-depth two-day school on producing high quality forage in a bale.
Corn & Soybean Update
March 3, 2016
10:00am - 3:00pm
Binghamton, NY
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team and Page Seeds are co-sponsoring this event which will be held on Thursday March 3, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at CCE Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY. Topics will include: Developing Corn Hybrids w/ Performance for the Northeast, Benefits of Inoculants in Forage and Grain Production, Herbicides for Reduced Tillage & Cover Crops and Soybean Update. Cost of the workshop TBA. DEC Credits in Application Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
Hay Crop School ~ Cobleskill
March 3 - March 10, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cobleskill, NY
Learn to better manage your hay crop for quality and value with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Whether you are a seasoned hay grower or a new livestock farmer making a few bales for your animals this class is for you! An in-depth two-day school on producing high quality forage in a bale.
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Morrisville
March 4, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Morrisville, NY
Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making
Pork Producer Informational Meeting
March 4, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Pork producers interested in learning more about a potential new market opportunity are invited to attend a Pork Producer Workshop.
Producing Quality Beef: Adding Value to Feeder Cattle
March 10, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY
Prevention is key to beef herd health. Amy Cornwell, with Zoetis will talk about vaccines to consider in the development of an effective cow/calf operation and pre-conditioning (weaning) health program. Mike Baker, Cornell University Beef Cattle Extension Specialist will review Feeder Calf marketing pools and New York feeding trials to assess health and nutrition programs conducted this past fall. Lynn Bliven and Nancy Glazier will provide an update of where we are with feeder calf pools in WNY.
2016 Dairy Day
March 15, 2016
10:00am-3:15pm
Cooperstown, NY
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group
March 17, 2016
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
This is the 3rd meeting for our Discussion Group. Our presenters will be Dan Welch and Kim Fortin from NYFarmNet. They will be discussing Farm Succession and Communication. We will have food and refreshments! Please RSVP to Betsy, CCE Dairy Specialist at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
Pesticide Applicator Training
March 18, 2016
12:30-3:30pm
Binghamton, NY
Pesticide Applicator Training - CCE Broome County, 840 Upper Front St., Binghamton
- Instruction Class - March 18, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
- Exam - April 1, 2016 - 12:30-3:30pm
- Cost - $25/Instruction Class
3 DEC Re-Certification Credits Available
**Manuals available at an additional cost and MUST BE ORDERED BY MARCH 11, 2016 to ensure that they will be received before the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Field and Forage (21).
Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-873-cornell-coop-ext.aspx or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Contact Janice Degni at 607.391.2660 Ext. 414 or email jgd3@cornell.edu with questions.
Broome-Tioga-Chemung Farmers Discussion Group Meeting
March 23, 2016
1-3 pm
Owego, NY
Pro Dairy's Robert Lynch will be our featured speaker. Please RSVP to Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
Feeder School: Hands-On Training for Feeders on Dairy Farms
March 24, 2016
Registration 10:00am, Program 10:30am-2:30pm
Ithaca, NY
Topics:
Intended Audience: Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position.
Cost: $25 per person pre-reg by 3/22, $30 at door
Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
- Feeder Basics
- Economic Impacts of Feeding
- Communication of Feed Manager w/ Owner/Herd Manager/Nutritionist
- Dry matter: what it is and why it matters, including Feeder Math
- Feed Bunk scoring - causes of intake fluctuations, adjusting consequent feedings
- Bunk Face maintenance, sampling techniques
- Strategies to minimize shrink, including pre-batching grain
- Feeder Safety
Intended Audience: Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position.
Cost: $25 per person pre-reg by 3/22, $30 at door
Register online or call Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2660 Ext. 403 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions, call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2660 Ext. 415 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
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Spanish Dairy Webinar Series
September 3, 2025
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Daniela Gonzalez Carranza is happy to announce a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a dairy webinar series only in Spanish.
Automated Health Monitoring Systems for Dairy Workshop
October 24, 2025
Harford, NY
Presentation by Dr Julio Giordano, Cornell University
Learn about practical application for several types of Automated Health Monitoring Systems, including
SCR collars, Smaxtec boluses, Afi collars, Cattle Eye, Cainthu and more
- Review of live CURC dairy farm data
- See cow alerts on the computer, and
- Assess health of the cow being alerted in the barn
Get your monitoring system questions answered by Dr Giordano!
** This workshop is also available in Spanish!! Please indicate in the registration if you'll want to attend the Spanish session! **
This workshop is open to all dairy farmers, those that have monitoring systems or those thinking about adapting a new system. The workshop is free to attend, but registration is REQUIRED. Lunch is provided at no charge!
Dairy Systems & Technology Showcase - Cayuga County Tours
October 29, 2025 : Fall Farm Tour - Cayuga County
- Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, PRO-DAIRY, and other industry experts.
- Intended audience: Dairy farmers and industry partners.
Announcements
USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers
For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP ContractsThis resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements but have concerns that their contract is frozen, under review, or terminated, and who are uncertain of their rights to receive reimbursement as well as their ongoing obligations under the signed contract.
Version: 1.0
Issue date: Feb 28, 2025
A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS tab on the top of our webpage.
Additional Information: www.farmcommons.org
USDA Contract Freezes: Filing an NAD Appeal or Demand Letter
This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements and want more information on the mechanics of filing a National Appeals Division (NAD) appeal. This resource includes sample letters.
USDA NAD Appeal https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-hearings-and-appeals/national-appeals-division/nad-appeals
A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS heading at the top of our webpage.
Farm Participants Needed for Bale Grazing Grant!
Information on the Project:- Approximately 10 acres total needed to bale graze two different bale densities
- "Core" farms will graze two winters, "Demo" farms will graze one winter.
- Payments for both "Core" farms and "Demo" farms
- Baseline soil sampling by bale grazing team
- Forage measurements in early season by bale grazing team
- Late season clipping if residual not trampled down by farm
Interested farms can enroll for this winter or next.
Looking for 2-3 dairy farms to enroll! If interested, please reach out to Betsy Hicks, 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
Cornell Cow Convos - New Podcast
On-going podcast, New episodes released on the last Thursday of the month.Guest speakers, CCE Dairy Specialists.
Housed on Soundcloud Channel is CCE Dairy Educators
Topics:
- Preventative healthcare for cows
- The trend of beef on dairy
- What to look forward to in the new year for dairy
- Socially grouping or pair-housing calves
2018 Drug Residue Prevention Manual
For more than 30 years, the U.S. dairy industry has focused educational efforts on the judicious use of antibiotics through the annual publication of a Best Practices Manual. The 2018 edition of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management? Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual is the primary educational tool for dairy farm managers throughout the country on the judicious and responsible use of antibiotics, including avoidance of drug residues in milk and meat.The manual is a quick resource to review those antibiotics approved for dairy animals and can also be used as an educational tool and resource for farm managers as they develop on-farm best management practices necessary to avoid milk and meat residues. Visit the Manual and Form Library to download copies of this important tool!
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NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program
NYSERDA offers energy audits to help eligible farms and on-farm producers identify ways to save energy and money on utility bills. Reports include recommendations for energy efficiency measures.Eligibility
Eligible farms include but are not limited to dairies, orchards, greenhouses, vegetables, vineyards, grain dryers, and poultry/egg. The farms must also be customers of New York State investor-owned utilities and contribute to the System Benefits Charge (SBC). Please check your farm’s current utility bills to see if your farm pays the SBC.
Energy Audit Options
You can request the level of energy audit that best fits your farm’s needs. NYSERDA will assign a Flexible Technical Assistance Program Consultant to visit your farm and perform an energy audit at no cost to you.
For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here
For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here