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February 2020

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 4th

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

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 4th
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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.

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness

February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Batavia, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness
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

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 Farm Credit East, Homer

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Owego, NY

February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, 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 CCE Tioga, Owego

Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

Event Offers DEC Credits

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.

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

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

Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County Feb. 7th
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
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

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 18th

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

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 18th
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. 

**CANCELLED**2020 Winter Update - Steuben County

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

**CANCELLED**2020 Winter Update - Steuben County
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!

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

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

Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - 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

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity
 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

 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 
Farm Credit East, Homer

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

February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, 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 
CCE Tioga, Owego

Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County Feb. 20th

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

Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County Feb. 20th
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. 

Connecting The Dots: Linking Dollars to Dairy Grazing Decisions

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

Connecting The Dots: Linking Dollars to Dairy Grazing Decisions
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.

2020 Winter Update - Cattaraugus County

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

2020 Winter Update - Cattaraugus County
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!

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

February 26, 2020
11-3pm
Homer, NY

On-Farm Transition Cow Support w/ Alltech (Spanish & English)
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 - Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mt. Morris, NY

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

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

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

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.

The Basics of Making Great Hay

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

The Basics of Making Great Hay
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

Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County March 3rd

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

Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County March 3rd
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. 

**CANCELLED**2020 Winter Update - Allegany County

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

**CANCELLED**2020 Winter Update - Allegany County
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!

Automated Milking System Discussion Group

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

Automated Milking System Discussion Group
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

**New Date** Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety
 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

Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County March 5th
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

Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County March 6th
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

Spring Manure Handling and Safety Meeting
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.



28th Annual Rural Landowners Workshop

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

28th Annual Rural Landowners Workshop
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. 

New York Certified Organic March Meeting

March 10, 2020
10 am
Waterloo, NY

New York Certified Organic March Meeting
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 Dairy Day

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

How can YOU improve your milk price and milk income?

**CANCELLED** 2020 Winter Update - Erie County

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

**CANCELLED** 2020 Winter Update - Erie County
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!

2020 Steuben County Crop Symposium

Event Offers DEC Credits

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

2020 Steuben County Crop Symposium
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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

**CANCELLED**Laing 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

** CANCELED ** Certified Pesticide Applicator Training 3/18 & 3/20 - 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

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

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

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

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

****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** Cortland County Agriculture Celebration Banquet

March 24, 2020
6:30 pm
Solon, NY

**CANCELLED** Cortland County Agriculture Celebration Banquet
8th Annual Cortland County Agriculture Celebration Banquet
**CANCELLED**
Bringing together agriculture, community and business to celebrate our
agricultural heritage and accomplishments.


***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

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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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.

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.

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

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

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



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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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

**CANCELED** - Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County March 27th
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*** Is Agri-tourism Right for You?

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

***CANCELLED*** Is Agri-tourism Right for You?
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.


***CANCELLED*** 2020 Winter Update - Chautauqua County

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

***CANCELLED*** 2020 Winter Update - Chautauqua County
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!

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. 

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 2, 2020

CANCELLED

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

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

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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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).

** 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

** CANCELED ** Pesticide Applicator Training and Credit Course - Warsaw, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled. 

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 3, 2020

CANCELLED


** CANCELED ** Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County April 3rd

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

** CANCELED ** Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County April 3rd
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled. 

**CANCELLED/POSTPONED**2020 Agronomy Scout School

Event Offers DEC Credits

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 ** 2020 Agronomy Scout School

Event Offers DEC Credits

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

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 9, 2020

CANCELLED


** 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 10, 2020

CANCELLED

FARM Program Continuing Education

April 13, 2020

CANCELLED

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

April 14, 2020

Growing Great People:
English Version
Tue 4/14/2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Spanish Version
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

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Webinar
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. 

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

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

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

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

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Webinar

April 14, 2020
6:30pm-8pm

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: 
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. 

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.

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

*CANCELED* Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers
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!

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Webinar

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

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Webinar
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. 

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

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

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

Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Webinar

April 16, 2020
12pm-1:30pm

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: 
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

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.

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

Virtual Dairy Discussion - Disbudding

April 21, 2020
11am-12pm

Virtual Dairy Discussion - Disbudding
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.



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).

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. 

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.


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Upcoming Events

North American Manure Expo

July 17 - July 18, 2024 : North American Manure Expo
Auburn, NY

Save the Date for the North American Manure Expo

Professionalism in Nutrient Management - www.manureexpo.com


View North American Manure Expo Details

Sundaes on the Farm

July 21, 2024
Spencer, NY

Learn about Tioga County Agriculture! IFree Admission! Enjoy Ice Cream, Animals and Farm Tours, Kid's Activities, Food, Live Music, and Farm Vendors. 

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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

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/welcome-to-cornell-convos

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
Guidelines remain the same DAP covers 80% of the cost up to the value of the award and the farm is responsible for 20%.  Visit https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/dairy-acceleration/

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!

http://www.nationaldairyfarm.com/drug-residue-manual


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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.



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


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