Events - month view
earlier monthsJanuary 2017
2017 NYCO Winter Meetings
January 10, 2017
10:00am - 2:00pm
Geneva, NY
The popularity of the NYCO winter meetings has grown from a gathering of six organic grain producers in the Martens Farms' farmhouse kitchen in 1994 to Jordan Hall in Geneva. Last year we had more than 300 farmers attending the 3 meetings.
To continue the tradition, the Winter NYCO meetings will be held in Jordan Hall, Geneva Experimental Station. They will be held January 10th, February 14th and March 13th. This years topics will include the use of Alternative Forages, Expanding to Poultry and Nutrient Balancing.
There is no cost or need to register to attend the meetings, which start promptly at 10:00am. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass at the potluck lunch. The New York Crop Insurance Education Team and Cornell Cooperative Extension provide support for these meetings. There will be a brief description of how Crop Insurance can benefit organic farmers at each of the meetings.
For more information contact Fay Benson at 607-391-2669 or at afb3@cornell.edu
To continue the tradition, the Winter NYCO meetings will be held in Jordan Hall, Geneva Experimental Station. They will be held January 10th, February 14th and March 13th. This years topics will include the use of Alternative Forages, Expanding to Poultry and Nutrient Balancing.
There is no cost or need to register to attend the meetings, which start promptly at 10:00am. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass at the potluck lunch. The New York Crop Insurance Education Team and Cornell Cooperative Extension provide support for these meetings. There will be a brief description of how Crop Insurance can benefit organic farmers at each of the meetings.
For more information contact Fay Benson at 607-391-2669 or at afb3@cornell.edu
Quality Milk Program
January 11, 2017
10-3pm
Malone, NY
Guest Speakers:
Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Canton NY
Rick Watters, PhD, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Warsaw NY
Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Canton NY
Rick Watters, PhD, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Warsaw NY
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 11, 2017
10:00 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.
Organic Discussion Meetings
January 11 - January 6, 2017
11:30am - 2:00pm
Candor, NY
Fay Benson & Abbie Teeter will host 3 lunch meetings on January 11th, January 31st, and February 22nd to bring farmers together to discuss their successes and challenges this past year.
In organic production there hasn't been as much research on farming practices so farmers rely on sharing their experience with each other to improve their businesses.
During the first meeting, the participants will choose from recorded videos to watch over a lunch of soup and sandwiches with a discussion to follow. We hope this discussion will set the topics for subsequent meetings.
In organic production there hasn't been as much research on farming practices so farmers rely on sharing their experience with each other to improve their businesses.
During the first meeting, the participants will choose from recorded videos to watch over a lunch of soup and sandwiches with a discussion to follow. We hope this discussion will set the topics for subsequent meetings.
All meetings will be 11:30am to 2:00pm. There will be a light lunch at each meeting. Participants are asked to bring $5 to cover lunch. Please register by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu.
Quality Milk Program
January 12, 2017
10-3pm
Lowville, NY
Guest Speakers:
Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Canton NY
Rick Watters, PhD, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Warsaw NY
Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Canton NY
Rick Watters, PhD, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Warsaw NY
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 12, 2017
10:00 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.
Strategizing for the Future: The Future of Milk Markets and How to Develop an Economic Plan
January 12, 2017
11 am - 2 pm
Cortland, NY
Calling all Dairy Managers in the South Central NY Region!!
This includes: Cortland, Tompkins, Tioga, Chemung, Broome and Onondaga Counties!!
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team now covers six counties, so we are looking to expand our Dairy Manager Discussion Group to two separate geographical groups, aimed at Second Generation/Young Managers (25-45 years old). Come to this kickoff meeting to decide which location you'll want to be a part of, topics for discussion in the coming months, and hear timely information via webinar from two well-known speakers in the dairy industry.
Speakers (via Webinar)
Dr. Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University
Jason Karzses, Cornell ProDairy Program
This includes: Cortland, Tompkins, Tioga, Chemung, Broome and Onondaga Counties!!
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team now covers six counties, so we are looking to expand our Dairy Manager Discussion Group to two separate geographical groups, aimed at Second Generation/Young Managers (25-45 years old). Come to this kickoff meeting to decide which location you'll want to be a part of, topics for discussion in the coming months, and hear timely information via webinar from two well-known speakers in the dairy industry.
Speakers (via Webinar)
Dr. Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University
Jason Karzses, Cornell ProDairy Program
Organic Discussion Meetings
January 12, 2017
11:30am - 2:00pm
LaFayette, NY
Fay Benson & Abbie Teeter will host 3 lunch meetings on January 12th, February 2nd, and February 23rd to bring farmers together to discuss their successes and challenges this past year.
In organic production there hasn't been as much research on farming practices so farmers rely on sharing their experience with each other to improve their businesses.
During the first meeting, the participants will choose from recorded videos to watch over a lunch of soup and sandwiches with a discussion to follow. We hope this discussion will set the topics for subsequent meetings.
In organic production there hasn't been as much research on farming practices so farmers rely on sharing their experience with each other to improve their businesses.
During the first meeting, the participants will choose from recorded videos to watch over a lunch of soup and sandwiches with a discussion to follow. We hope this discussion will set the topics for subsequent meetings.
All meetings will be 11:30am to 2:00pm. There will be a light lunch at each meeting. Participants are asked to bring $5 to cover lunch. Please register by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu.
Strategizing for the Future of the Dairy Industry
January 12, 2017
11am - 2pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Calling all dairy farmers....If you milk 20 or 2000 cows, you have to plan for the future.
Dairy Girl Network CNY Peer Group Meeting
January 17, 2017
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Binghamton, NY
We will have speaker Beth Meyer with American Dairy Association and Dairy Council leading discussion around "Communicating Your Own Farm Story to Others". Since we are still in the infancy of building our group, all "dairy girls" - Women who are involved in any aspect of dairy - are welcome to come! Feel free to bring a dairy girl - friend to the meeting. If you need to bring little ones, it's perfectly ok!
Please bring a dish to pass to the meeting as we'll share a potluck-style meal. The following link will allow you to post what you'll be bringing.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z3KxPLg5ZGF0JG3fRWWOhFhm_oaPz_TO2rKF0ADwG5U/edit?usp=sharing
Please follow our team's facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SCNYDairyandFieldCropsTeam/ where we post the events related to local Dairy Girl Network meetings! The event can be found here. Please feel free to share the flyer!!
Please bring a dish to pass to the meeting as we'll share a potluck-style meal. The following link will allow you to post what you'll be bringing.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z3KxPLg5ZGF0JG3fRWWOhFhm_oaPz_TO2rKF0ADwG5U/edit?usp=sharing
Please follow our team's facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SCNYDairyandFieldCropsTeam/ where we post the events related to local Dairy Girl Network meetings! The event can be found here. Please feel free to share the flyer!!
Winter Dairy Management 2017
January 19, 2017
Richfield Springs, NY
Don't Be Lame - Winter Dairy Management 2017
2017 Winter Crop Meeting
January 20, 2017
9:00am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Ithaca, NY
Topics & Speakers
- Genetically Engineered Crops: Top-Notch Designer Genes or the Gene(ie) that got out of the Bottle Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell
- An Agronomy Buffet: Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer
- Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn SilageTraits Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY
- Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway
- Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
Date: Friday, January 20, 2017
Time: 9am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Where: Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
Cost: $30 Includes Lunch
Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu
2017 Winter Crop Meeting-Vendor
January 20, 2017
9:00am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Ithaca, NY
We invite you to join us at this event to represent your business at our tradeshow. Booth rental which includes an 8 ft table space is $110 and includes lunch for 1 participant. Additional registrants from your business can be included for an additional $30. The meeting opens with time for the trade-show from 9 until 10:15 and again during the lunch break scheduled for 60 minutes.
- Genetically Engineered Crops: Top-Notch Designer Genes or the Gene(ie) that got out of the Bottle Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell
- An Agronomy Buffet: Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer
- Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn SilageTraits Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY
- Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway
- Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
Date: Friday, January 20, 2017
Time: 9am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Where: Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
Cost: $110 Includes Lunch, $30/Additional Attendee
Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Herkimer County
January 23, 2017
1-3 pm
Little Falls, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County
January 24, 2017
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties
January 25, 2017
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County
January 26, 2017
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Producer Appreciation Luncheon & Area Ag Agency Fair
January 26, 2017
11 am - 2 pm
Dryden, NY
Together, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Farm Service Agency are hosting a Farmer Appreciation Luncheon and Area Ag Agency Fair on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 from 11 am - 2 pm at the Dryden Firehall. This will be an opportunity for producers from any walk of agriculture to get together over a meal. We will be offering them a whole array of agencies, cooperators and services to meet and discuss opportunities with. In addition, Dr Melanie Hemenway, NYSCHAP coordinator will be our keynote speaker, discussing the Veterinary Feed Directive and other timely topics. We view this as coming together of the agricultural community in Cortland and Tompkins Counties, and a win for both producers and agencies that service these farms.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County
January 27, 2017
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County
January 30, 2017
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
The Academy for Dairy Executives - Country Inn & Suites
January 31 - February 1, 2017
Mount Morris, NY
The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.
February 2017
21st Annual North Country Crop Congress and Agribusiness Tradeshow
February 2, 2017
10-3pm
Canton, NY
2017 Calf Management Workshops
February 7, 2017
10-3pm
Burrville, NY
Managing Risk in a Dairy Downturn
February 7, 2017
12-2PM
Plattsburg, NY
A program covering a variety of topics all pertinent to dairy businesses including: income over feed costs, effect of not getting premiums, lender relationships, update on milk price, bad cost cutting, what bills to pay, keeping or selling heifers, and a labor and OSHA update. In addition, open discussion of current topics and strategies are encouraged.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 8, 2017
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.
SCNY Dairy Manager Discussion Group
February 8, 2017
Lunch at 12:00pm, Discussion 1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Family business communication is critical to the overall success of the farm operation. How are business decisions made when owners/managers are in direct conflict with each other? This discussion group will address how to have an effective farm business meeting and achieve significant results even when the conversations may be difficult. Participants will go away with tools they can use everyday to communicate better with their business partners, family members and employees using proven strategies in the toughest situations.
RSVP is requested to get adequate head count for food
Contact Jen Atkinson 607.391.2662 or jma358@cornell.edu
Questions to Betsy Hicks 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
Speakers:
- Anna Richards, PRO-DAIRY
- Erica Leubner, NY FarmNet
RSVP is requested to get adequate head count for food
Contact Jen Atkinson 607.391.2662 or jma358@cornell.edu
Questions to Betsy Hicks 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
2017 Calf Management Workshops
February 9, 2017
10-3pm
Chazy, NY
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
February 9, 2017
10:00 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.
Growing Success for Direct Market Farmers
February 10, 2017
9am-4pm
Binghamton, NY
Growing Success for Direct Market Farmers
Friday February 10th
9am-4pm
840 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905
Meeting the needs and values of your customers is fundamental to creating a healthy long-term relationship. How to actively seek buyers is just the start. Who is your customer and why do they buy? Maintaining the relationship requires attention to details from varieties, quality, pricing, communication, sequential planting, quality control, merchandising, trends, and more. Learn how to serve the direct market ?and make your farm a highly desired source of fresh produce.
Participating farmers will receive a free copy of the Direct Market Success manual. The brand new Direct Market Success is a reference guide for farms selling in direct market venues such as farmers markets, CSAs and farm stands. Closely modeled after FamilyFarmed's Wholesale Success manual and training program, Direct Market Success is intended to be the definitive farmer's guide to selling, food safety, postharvest handling, and logistics for farmers who are seeking to enter and grow in this burgeoning consumer sector, mainly composed of farmers markets, CSAs, online retail sales, and farm stands.
The cost to attend this workshop is $20/farm or family to cover the cost of materials and food. Pre-registration is requested. To register for the workshop, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/growingsuccessdirectmarketing_203.
Friday February 10th
9am-4pm
840 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905
Meeting the needs and values of your customers is fundamental to creating a healthy long-term relationship. How to actively seek buyers is just the start. Who is your customer and why do they buy? Maintaining the relationship requires attention to details from varieties, quality, pricing, communication, sequential planting, quality control, merchandising, trends, and more. Learn how to serve the direct market ?and make your farm a highly desired source of fresh produce.
Participating farmers will receive a free copy of the Direct Market Success manual. The brand new Direct Market Success is a reference guide for farms selling in direct market venues such as farmers markets, CSAs and farm stands. Closely modeled after FamilyFarmed's Wholesale Success manual and training program, Direct Market Success is intended to be the definitive farmer's guide to selling, food safety, postharvest handling, and logistics for farmers who are seeking to enter and grow in this burgeoning consumer sector, mainly composed of farmers markets, CSAs, online retail sales, and farm stands.
The cost to attend this workshop is $20/farm or family to cover the cost of materials and food. Pre-registration is requested. To register for the workshop, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/growingsuccessdirectmarketing_203.
2017 Corn Day
February 14, 2017
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
2017 Corn Day
Respirator Fit Test & Training
February 14 - February 16, 2017
There are 24 openings per day, 4 per hour starting at 8:00 am each day
Canandaigua, NY
For your convenience, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County has made arrangements with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) to provide the required yearly respirator training for pesticide applicators along with the required respirator test fitting. The cost is $25.00 per person and will be invoiced by NYCAMH after the event for payment. If you will be purchasing a respirator, filters, or cartridges, you will need to pay for them the day of the event with cash or check made payable to NYCAMH.
Farm Transfer & Management Conference
February 15 - February 16, 2017
East Syracuse, NY
Farm Transfer & Management Conference: Risk Management in New York Agriculture in an Age of Uncertainty
This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
Dairy Girl Network CNY Peer Group Meeting
February 16, 2017
5-8 pm
Cortland, NY
Erica Leubner with NY FarmNet will lead discussion on "Communication and Stress Management."
The cost is $10 to cover the cost of food. Please register/RSVP for planning purposes. Register online or by contacting:
Since we are still in the infancy of building our group, all "dairy girls" - women who are involved in any aspect of dairy - are welcome to come! Feel free to bring a dairy girl - friend to the meeting. If you need to bring little ones, it's perfectly ok!
The cost is $10 to cover the cost of food. Please register/RSVP for planning purposes. Register online or by contacting:
-Betsy Hicks - 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu
-Sarah Ficken - sjs299@cornell.edu
Please follow our team's facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SCNYDairyandFieldCropsTeam/ where we post the events related to local Dairy Girl Network meetings!
Crop Management Topics
February 16, 2017
Registration 9:45am - Meeting 10:30am-2:30pm
Binghamton, NY
Crop Management Topics
**DEC & CCA Credits in Application**
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - Registration 9:30am Meeting 10:00 am-2:30 pm
**DEC & CCA Credits in Application**
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - Registration 9:30am Meeting 10:00 am-2:30 pm
CCE Broome County
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton 13905
840 Upper Front St., Binghamton 13905
Topics and Speakers:
Register online or by contacting Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu
- Recommendations for Yield & Quality of Grasses-A Review of 2016 Research -Dr. Jerry Cherney, Crop & Soils Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
- Silage Innoculants: The Facts -Jim Ginther, Eco Syl Innoculants
- Doebler's Corn Hybrids: Local Variety Updates -Eric Cornell, Doeblers
- Financing Options -Ed Coates, NBT Ag Lending, Norwich
- Sorting out the Corn Trait Alphabet Soup -Janice Degni, CCE SCDFC
- Practices to Avoid Corn Rootworm Resistance -Elson Shields, Extension Entomologist, Cornell
Register online or by contacting Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu
For Questions contact Janice Degni at 607.391.2672 or jgd3@cornell.edu
Co-sponsored by Page's Seeds
Tioga County Dairy Small Group Learning Workshops - Focus on Herd Records & Herd Management
February 21, 2017
12:30-3pm
Owego, NY
Tioga County Dairy Small Group Learning Workshop - FOCUS ON HERD RECORDS AND HERD MANAGEMENT
- Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 - 12:30-3pm, CCE Tioga
- PRO-DAIRY's Rob Lynch, DVM will be leading discussion around how to use your DHI reports to better manage your herd. Bring your own records and DHI printouts to get specific questions answered.
- Cost $10/per person
- Light snacks and drinks will be served
- Please pre-register for planning purposes
- Register online or by contacting Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu
- Questions? Call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673
Manure, Nutrients, and Pest Management
February 21, 2017
Registration 9:30am Meeting 10:00am - 2:30pm
Horseheads, NY
Manure, Nutrients and Pest Management
Horseheads Legion
71 Old Ithaca Road
Horseheads, NY 14854
- Tile Drainage and the Fate of Nutrients from Manure, Fertilizer and Soil
- Principles of Manure Management: Juggling the Challenges
- Overview of USDA Programs
- Alfalfa Traits and Their Fit in Cropping Systems
- Sorting out the Corn Trait Alphabet Soup
- Practices to Avoid Corn Rootworm Resistance
- *DEC & CCA Credits in application
For questions, contact Janice Degni at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
Manure Forum
February 23, 2017
10-3pm
Burrville, NY
Manure Forum - CCE Wyoming County
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Sites and speakers from around the state will be connected via the internet.
Manure Forum - Jordan Hall Location
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Geneva, NY
Sites and speakers from around the state will be connected via the internet.
Forage Congress
February 28, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY
Forage Congress is a new addition to the team's conferences. Topics were developed with input from our advisory committees.
CCA credits will be available.
CCA credits will be available.
March 2017
Milk Quality: Make it Pay!
March 2, 2017
9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Concurrent classes taught for decision makers & key milking staff.
North Country Grazing Schools are Back!!
March 3 - March 9, 2017
CAFO Roadshow
March 3, 2017
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
New York Farm Bureau and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association will host a CAFO Roadshow in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell PRO-DAIRY.
This series of four seminars across the state will highlight the changes in the recently released CAFO permits and help producers understand how to prepare for compliance and decide which permit is right for their farm. All farms must be covered by the new permit by July 24, 2017.
All CAFO-permitted farms are recommended to attend one of the informational sessions where you will have the opportunity to both learn about changes and ask questions directly to the people who developed the permit. Farms of all sizes, particularly those who may be seeking coverage under the permits in the near future, are also encouraged to attend.
This series of four seminars across the state will highlight the changes in the recently released CAFO permits and help producers understand how to prepare for compliance and decide which permit is right for their farm. All farms must be covered by the new permit by July 24, 2017.
All CAFO-permitted farms are recommended to attend one of the informational sessions where you will have the opportunity to both learn about changes and ask questions directly to the people who developed the permit. Farms of all sizes, particularly those who may be seeking coverage under the permits in the near future, are also encouraged to attend.
Winter Dairy Management: Don't Be Lame!
March 7, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
The Winter Dairy Management 2017 program will focus on keeping cows on their feet and free from lameness. The program will address preventing hoof problems, how and why to identify lameness issues as quickly as possible and humane considerations for culling, moving and transporting cattle.
Spring Safety Meeting
March 7 - February 7, 2017
Registration 9:30am - Program 10am-3pm
Cortland, NY
Dairy Support Services Presents:
Manure & Trucking Safety Meeting
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 9:30am Registration 10:00am-3:00pm Program
NYS Grange, 1 Grange Place, Cortland, NY
This meeting is targeted to both experienced and new farm workers who are spreading manure and operating trucks and equipment in field and on highways.
Topics and Speakers:
- Update on New CAFO Permit - Karl Czymmek, PRO-DAIRY and Scott Cook and Matt Kazmierski, NYS DEC
- Manure Spills and Neighbor Relations - Mark Burger, Director, Onondaga County Soil SWCD
- Manure Gas Issues: Gypsum and Hydrogen Sulfate - Tom Eskildsen, Yates County SWCD and James Carrabba, NYCAMH
- Trucking and Highway Safety & Regulatory Issues - Sgt. Robert Kidder, Troop C, NYS Police Commercial Vehicle Unit and David Orr, Cornell Local Roads Program
In addition to the featured speakers, Extension personnel, Soil and Water personnel and Certified Nutrient Planners will be there to answer any questions.
Registration is $10 which includes lunch. To register contact Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. Payment via cash or check can be made the day of the event.
Farm Transfer and Estate Planning
March 8, 2017
10am - 3pm
Malone, NY
This program will be an update and current information on farm transfer and estate planning.
Click here to register...
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Winter Dairy Management - Don't Be Lame!!
March 8, 2017
Registration 9:30am, Program 10am-3pm
Binghamton, NY
Topics to include:
Identifying lameness, especially at its earliest stages
Economic impact of lameness
Facilities impact on lameness
Management factors that impact lameness
FSA Borrower Credit available
Let's Write Your Agricultural Business Plan
March 8 - April 4, 2017
Tuesday Evenings 5:30-7:30pm
Binghamton, NY
Let's Write Your Agricultural Business Plan
Tuesday evenings, March 8th through April 4th
5:30-7:30pm
840 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905
During this five part series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and led by Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist, participants will work through the various sections of a business plan for their agricultural venture. This is applicable whether you are considering a food-based business, growing fruits or vegetables, raising livestock or starting an agri-tourism based operation. Using a set of templates created by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture as well as the NYS Small Business Development Center, sample worksheets will lend a practical perspective and illustrate how real farm families set goals, research processing alternatives, determine potential markets, and evaluated financing options. Blank worksheets will help participants to develop a detailed, lender-ready business plan or map out strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Pre-registration is required. Visit the registration page to complete your registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/developafarmbusinessplan_203.
5:30-7:30pm
840 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905
During this five part series hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and led by Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist, participants will work through the various sections of a business plan for their agricultural venture. This is applicable whether you are considering a food-based business, growing fruits or vegetables, raising livestock or starting an agri-tourism based operation. Using a set of templates created by the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture as well as the NYS Small Business Development Center, sample worksheets will lend a practical perspective and illustrate how real farm families set goals, research processing alternatives, determine potential markets, and evaluated financing options. Blank worksheets will help participants to develop a detailed, lender-ready business plan or map out strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Pre-registration is required. Visit the registration page to complete your registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/developafarmbusinessplan_203.
Farm Transfer and Estate Planning
March 9, 2017
10am - 3pm
Watertown, NY
This program will be an update and current information on farm transfer and estate planning.
Click here to register...
Click here to register...
Pesticide Applictor Pre-Exam Training & Test
March 14 - March 15, 2017
7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Class
Newark, NY
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard & Tess Grasswitz will review core concepts and commodity specific items in prepartaton for exam.
Pesticide Applicator Training
March 14, 2017
Registration 12:00pm - Class 12:30-3:30pm
Drydeny, NY
The South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team is offering a Pesticide Applicator Training on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Dryden Fire Hall, 26 North Street, Dryden, NY with registration beginning at 12:00pm and the class from 12:30-3:30pm. Exam date TBA.
Core and category manuals are available at an additional cost and MUST be ordered by March 10, 2017 to ensure that they arrive prior to the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Category 21 (Field and Forage). Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-876-pmep-manuals.aspx or contact Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Janice Degni, Area Field Crops Specialist at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
This training covers the law governing pesticide use and licensing, a basic introduction to safe pesticide handling and use, as well as test preparation. The training will also provide information regarding pesticide laws and regulations, how to read the pesticide label, guidelines for proper handling of pesticides and protecting the pesticide handler as well as impacts on the environment and integrated pest management.
3 DEC re-certification credits available.
Core and category manuals are available at an additional cost and MUST be ordered by March 10, 2017 to ensure that they arrive prior to the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Category 21 (Field and Forage). Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-876-pmep-manuals.aspx or contact Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Janice Degni, Area Field Crops Specialist at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
SCNY Dairy Manager Discussion Group
March 15 - February 15, 2017
Lunch at 12:00pm, Discussion 1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Trends in Dairy Today: Wage Impacts and Land Prices
Speaker: Dr Jennifer Ifft, Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Farm Management, Cornell University
Dr Ifft will talk about:
- Trends in Wages: minimum wage implications to salaried positions, and wage compression to wage payroll shifting up
- Trends in Farmland Values: determinants, impacts of CAFO regulations, recent sales data, discussion on land rental values
Cost is $10 per person to cover cost of hot lunch, payment can be made online or at the door
RSVP is requested to get adequate head count for food
Contact Jen Atkinson 607.391.2662 or jma358@cornell.edu
Questions to Betsy Hicks 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
RSVP is requested to get adequate head count for food
Contact Jen Atkinson 607.391.2662 or jma358@cornell.edu
Questions to Betsy Hicks 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
Tioga County Dairy Small Group Learning Workshops - Focus on Nutrition: Dairy Basics for Farmers
March 16, 2017
12:30-3pm
Owego, NY
Tioga County Dairy Small Group Learning Workshop - FOCUS ON NUTRITION: DAIRY BASICS FOR FARMERS
Thursday, March 16th, 2017 - 12:30-3pm, CCE Tioga
- SCNY D&FC Team's Betsy Hicks will be leading discussion on basic nutrition dairy men and women need to know. Bring your own forage samples and diet summaries to under-stand more about how your specific farm's feed looks.
- Cost $10/per person
- Light snacks and drinks will be served
- Please pre-register for planning purposes
- Register online or by contacting Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu
- Questions? Call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673
Sprayer & Pesticide Application Clinic
March 16, 2017
Registration 10:00am - Class 10:30am-2:30pm
Dryden, NY
Topics & Speakers
- Review of Crop Season 2016 - Janice Degni, Extension Field Crops Specialist, SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team
- The Label - Mike Helms, Extension Support Specialist, Pesticide Management Education Program, Cornell University
- Herbicide Modes of Action & Factors that Influence Performance - Janice Degni
- Nozzles: Selection, Operation & Controlling Drift - Mike Helms
- Panel Presentation with Commercial Applicators - Warren VanPelt & Kevin Frisbie
***3 DEC Re-Certification Credits Available***
Cost of the workshop is $25/per person which includes lunch. Register online or contact Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Janice Degni at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
200-600 BMAT Discussion Group
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Watertown, NY
Cow Comfort Conference
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Liverpool, NY
Along with help from partners and sponsors, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Northern NY Regional Ag Program has organized the 2017 Cow Comfort Conference - "Working with what you have and looking towards the future". The focus of the conference will be on the importance of maximizing cow comfort through facility design.
Cow Comfort Conference - Working with what you have and looking towards the future
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Liverpool, NY
Cow Comfort Conference - Working with what you have and looking towards the future
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Liverpool, NY
SCNY Dairy Manager Discussion Group
March 22 - February 22, 2017
Lunch at 12:00pm, Discussion 1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Trends in Dairy Today: Wage Impacts and Land Prices
Speaker: Dr Jennifer Ifft, Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Farm Management, Cornell University
Dr Ifft will talk about:
- Trends in Wages: minimum wage implications to salaried positions, and wage compression to wage payroll shifting up
- Trends in Farmland Values: determinants, impacts of CAFO regulations, recent sales data, discussion on land rental values
Cost is $10 per person to cover cost of hot lunch, payment can be made online or at the door
RSVP is requested to get adequate head count for food
Contact Jen Atkinson 607.391.2662 or jma358@cornell.edu
Questions to Betsy Hicks 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
RSVP is requested to get adequate head count for food
Contact Jen Atkinson 607.391.2662 or jma358@cornell.edu
Questions to Betsy Hicks 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu
2017 Dairy Day
March 28, 2017
Cooperstown, NY
Date Change: 2017 Dairy Day rescheduled for March 28, 2017
VFD Regulations - What Does It Mean for Livestock Owners & Beekeepers
March 28, 2017
6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
If you want to learn more about the VFD, Veterinarian Feed Directive, and how it might affect you and home treatments of your livestock, plan to attend this information session.
Pesticide Applicator Training
March 28, 2017
Registration 12:00pm - Class 12:30-3:30pm
Drydeny, NY
The South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team is offering a Pesticide Applicator Training on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Dryden Fire Hall, 26 North Street, Dryden, NY with registration beginning at 12:00pm and the class from 12:30-3:30pm. Exam date TBA.
Core and category manuals are available at an additional cost and MUST be ordered by March 24, 2017 to ensure that they arrive prior to the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Category 21 (Field and Forage). Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-876-pmep-manuals.aspx or contact Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Janice Degni, Area Field Crops Specialist at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
This training covers the law governing pesticide use and licensing, a basic introduction to safe pesticide handling and use, as well as test preparation. The training will also provide information regarding pesticide laws and regulations, how to read the pesticide label, guidelines for proper handling of pesticides and protecting the pesticide handler as well as impacts on the environment and integrated pest management.
3 DEC re-certification credits available.
Core and category manuals are available at an additional cost and MUST be ordered by March 24, 2017 to ensure that they arrive prior to the class date. Manuals needed: Core Manual and Category 21 (Field and Forage). Order Manuals online at https://store.cornell.edu/c-876-pmep-manuals.aspx or contact Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. For questions contact Janice Degni, Area Field Crops Specialist at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu.
NYS Livestock Summit - Montour Falls Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Montour Falls, NY
Calling experienced livestock producers: We know you face tremendous challenges to grow your business. What are the undeveloped opportunities and how can we collectively address them?
NYS Livestock Summit - Warsaw Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
Calling experienced livestock producers: We know you face tremendous challenges to grow your business. What are the undeveloped opportunities and how can we collectively address them?
Getting Started in Agritourism Workshop, Creating a Destination Farm
March 30, 2017
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Rochester, NY
Cornell Extensions of Monroe and Tompkins County proudly invites farmers, food entrepreneurs, horse-farm owners, and other Agribusiness operators to attend the Agritourism workshop.
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Upcoming Events
The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk
January 11, 2025
Watkins Glen, NY
Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?
Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?
Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer?
Do you need some fresh air, a bowl of chili and to network with other beef farmers in the snow (or possibly mud)?
If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, and Angus Glen Farm are teaming up to showcase The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!
Cultivating Success with Better Bookkeeping
January 16, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 13, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 13, 2025
March 27, 2025
: Cultivating Success with Better Bookkeeping
Save the Date! Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping.
Winter Crop Meeting 2025 - Dryden
January 23, 2025
Dryden, NY
Save the Date - Winter Crop Meeting - 2025
Cost Including Lunch: $35—Pre-registration $40—At door
More Information Coming Soon
Announcements
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
Dairy Acceleration Program Funds Available
Funds available for the
- organization of financial records/benchmarking up to $1,000
- continued business planning (for farms awarded in a previous year) up to $2,500
- business planning up to $5,000
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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ProDairy Forage Management
Are you prepared to change your routine this spring?By: Joe Lawrence, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Ron Kuck, Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team
While spring tasks vary by farm, there are many "rites of spring," and they are often completed in a fairly rigid sequence. Depending on the farm, these often include fixing fence, spreading manure, planting new seedings, planting corn and harvesting first cutting, and are often performed in this order.
We are optimistic that the upcoming turn in weather will allow these task to be accomplished in a timely manner, but at this point it is time to ask yourself: Are you willing to change your spring routine?
In addition to adverse weather it is no secret that everyone is facing extremely tight economic times, and dealing with forage inventories of poor digestibility forages from 2017. This combination of factors makes it more critical than ever to be ready to tackle the task that will have the most impact on your business at the proper time.
Recent reference articles on dealing with tough times:
• Key Opportunities to Optimize 2018 Crop Production Efficiency
• Resources for Dealing with Spring Weather Delays
First Cutting
The number one focus should be on timely harvest of first cutting.
• Park the corn planter when a field of first cutting is ready for harvest.
o Monitoring 1st cut harvest timing
• Approach harvest by the acre, not by the field. Be ready to skip over a field that has passed its optimum harvest stage.
o Dynamic Harvest Schedules
• Strategically plan feed storage to best utilize forage inventories for the right group of animals.
o Strategic Forage Storage Planning
o When More is Better
Corn Planting
The window for planting for silage is generally wider than for grain, which is why first cutting can and should take priority over corn planting. However, in the event of extreme delays in planting corn, performance will diminish with late plantings. If corn planting progresses into late May or early June, begin to consider alternative options for those acres. Previous research from Cornell and Penn State suggest a 0.5 to 1 ton/acre per week decline in silage yield for planting after mid to late May.
Multi-Tasking
First and foremost during a time of year that can be very busy and stressful, taking every precaution to keep your team safe is critical.
The idea of fitting all of this work into a condensed time period, and still getting key tasks completed before critical deadlines can seem impossible, but year after year many find unique ways to get it all done. Consider working with neighbors, custom operators or renting equipment to accomplish these key tasks on time.
If you currently utilize custom operators, now is a good time to set up a time to meet with them and make sure you are on the same page to get tasks accomplished in the time-frame needed. Make sure that your expectations and goals are clearly defined. They will also be under stress to fit their work into a condensed period and meet their customers' expectations, so defining expectations and pre-planning how to most efficiently get the work accomplished when the custom operator arrives can go a long way to increase the chances for success.
While spring tasks vary by farm, there are many "rites of spring," and they are often completed in a fairly rigid sequence. Depending on the farm, these often include fixing fence, spreading manure, planting new seedings, planting corn and harvesting first cutting, and are often performed in this order.
We are optimistic that the upcoming turn in weather will allow these task to be accomplished in a timely manner, but at this point it is time to ask yourself: Are you willing to change your spring routine?
In addition to adverse weather it is no secret that everyone is facing extremely tight economic times, and dealing with forage inventories of poor digestibility forages from 2017. This combination of factors makes it more critical than ever to be ready to tackle the task that will have the most impact on your business at the proper time.
Recent reference articles on dealing with tough times:
• Key Opportunities to Optimize 2018 Crop Production Efficiency
• Resources for Dealing with Spring Weather Delays
First Cutting
The number one focus should be on timely harvest of first cutting.
• Park the corn planter when a field of first cutting is ready for harvest.
o Monitoring 1st cut harvest timing
• Approach harvest by the acre, not by the field. Be ready to skip over a field that has passed its optimum harvest stage.
o Dynamic Harvest Schedules
• Strategically plan feed storage to best utilize forage inventories for the right group of animals.
o Strategic Forage Storage Planning
o When More is Better
Corn Planting
The window for planting for silage is generally wider than for grain, which is why first cutting can and should take priority over corn planting. However, in the event of extreme delays in planting corn, performance will diminish with late plantings. If corn planting progresses into late May or early June, begin to consider alternative options for those acres. Previous research from Cornell and Penn State suggest a 0.5 to 1 ton/acre per week decline in silage yield for planting after mid to late May.
Multi-Tasking
First and foremost during a time of year that can be very busy and stressful, taking every precaution to keep your team safe is critical.
The idea of fitting all of this work into a condensed time period, and still getting key tasks completed before critical deadlines can seem impossible, but year after year many find unique ways to get it all done. Consider working with neighbors, custom operators or renting equipment to accomplish these key tasks on time.
If you currently utilize custom operators, now is a good time to set up a time to meet with them and make sure you are on the same page to get tasks accomplished in the time-frame needed. Make sure that your expectations and goals are clearly defined. They will also be under stress to fit their work into a condensed period and meet their customers' expectations, so defining expectations and pre-planning how to most efficiently get the work accomplished when the custom operator arrives can go a long way to increase the chances for success.
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