Events - month view
earlier monthsApril 2025
CNYDFC Listed Event
Parasite Fecal Analysis 2025 Roadshow
March 31 - April 1, 2025April 7 - April 8, 2025
9am - 1pm
Varies
We are coming to a lab near you! Four locations to choose from!
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
April 2, 2025 : Session Three: Grazing Management Strategies & Weed & Pest Management
6pm - 7:30pm
ZOOM
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
2025 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 2, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cornell Lake Erie Research & Extension Labratory
Portland, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam
CNYDFC Listed Event
Workshop: Develop a Plan to Reach Your Farm’s Dairy Cow Replacement Needs
April 7, 2025
10am - 1pm
Meadow Acre Farm
Guilford, NY
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
April 16, 2025 : Session Four: Manure & Nutrient Cycling & Seasonal & Long-Term Pasture Maintenance
6pm - 7:30pm
ZOOM
CNYDFC Listed Event
Creating and Pricing Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meat with MeatSuite
April 23, 2025
6:00pm
Zoom
Building irresistible bundles for maximum revenue.
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
April 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thompson Research Farm
Freeville, NY
Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources.
CNYDFC Listed Event
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
April 24, 2025
2pm - 5pm
Thompson Research Farm
Freeville, NY
Join for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 22 Release
April 24, 2025
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos
Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 22
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Beef and Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course
April 25 - April 26, 2025
9:30am-3:30pm
Mulligan Farm
Avon, NY
Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in English only in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
April 29, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - April 29
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
April 30, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - April 30
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex Workshop
April 30, 2025
11am - 1:30pm
CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY
Free Event
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
April 30, 2025 : Session Five: Real-World Applications & Expert Insights & Conclusion & Actionable Steps
6pm - 7:30pm
Caledonia, NY
May 2025
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
May 1, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - May 1
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
May 2, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - May 2
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Annual Woods Walk 2025
May 4, 2025
12pm-1:30pm
Andover, NY
Join us for a peaceful and educational Woods Walk led by Allegany County Master Gardener, Mary Lu Wells!
This is a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Allegany County while learning how to identify native ferns and local plants in our region. Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or just getting started, this walk will deepen your appreciation for the diversity in our backyard and local woods.
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
How Harvest NY Can Support Your Business (For Value-Added Producers, Distributors and Manufacturers)
May 5, 2025
12pm-1pm
Zoom
Join us for two targeted online trainings designed to help producers, distributors, manufacturers, and growers tap into the school food market and expand their reach. Whether you're just starting or already selling to schools, the Harvest NY Team will guide you through the necessary steps to grow your presence in the school food market. Each training will be tailored to the specific needs of the audience, but anyone is welcome to attend either session based on interests and business goals!
CNYDFC Listed Event
Spring Beef Cattle Weighing
May 5, 2025 : Spring Beef Cattle Weighing - May 5
8am - 3pm
Your Farm
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
How Harvest NY Can Support Your Business (For Growers, Producers and Farmers)
May 7, 2025
6pm-7pm
Zoom
Join us for two targeted online trainings designed to help producers, distributors, manufacturers, and growers tap into the school food market and expand their reach. Whether you're just starting or already selling to schools, the Harvest NY Team will guide you through the necessary steps to grow your presence in the school food market. Each training will be tailored to the specific needs of the audience, but anyone is welcome to attend either session based on interests and business goals!
CNYDFC Listed Event
Intro to Swine Production
May 8, 2025 : Intro to Swine Production - Ballston Spa
5pm - 7pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Build Your Own Bee Hotel Workshop
May 10, 2025
10am-12pm
CCE Allegany County
Belmont, NY
Create a welcoming home for native pollinators and boost your garden's health!
CNYDFC Listed Event
Intro to Swine Production
May 15, 2025 : Intro to Swine Production - Herkimer
5pm - 7pm
CCE Herkimer County
Herkimer, NY
Limited attendance for this location.
CNYDFC Listed Event
Planning for Immigration Enforcement at Your Farm
May 20, 2025
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Free webinar, registration required
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Planning For Immigration Enforcement At Your Farm
May 20, 2025
12pm
Zoom
Ramped-up immigration enforcement is spreading fear and resulting in family and workforce disruptions across the farm landscape. Farms and employees should take action by making a plan for what to do in case of an immigration enforcement action at your farm. Planning is critical to avoid the worst outcomes. Learn about available resources and hear from the experience of crisis support leaders!
CNYDFC Listed Event
2025 Spring Turn-Out
May 22, 2025
11:15am - 2:30pm
Hessian Hill Farm
Schoharie, NY
Free event, lunch provided, pre-registration required
CNYDFC Listed Event
Livestock Fencing 101: The Basics
May 30, 2025
10am - 3pm
Turrell Farms
Oneonta , NY
Registration is required and space is limited
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
May 31, 2025 : Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
10 am - 3 pm
Wyoming County Ag & Business Center, Learning Center Room 1
Warsaw, NY
Learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification.
June 2025
CNYDFC Listed Event
Agricultural Co-Ops for Small Farmers
June 11, 2025
1pm - 2pm EST
Zoom
Free webinar
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Chainsaw Safety & Forestry BMP's
June 13, 2025
9:30am-3pm
CCE Allegany
Belmont, NY
Perfect for beginners or experienced users needing a refresher. We'll cover safety features and basic maintenance of the modern saw and learn kickback prevention techniques. Participants will be able to try on various PPE and learn ergonomic practices. Interested participants will learn to safely start up, throttle up, and turn off a saw. You may bring our own saw if you choose, there will be no cutting in this class.
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College
June 14, 2025 : FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College
9am - 12pm
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a morning of classroom learning, hands-on FAMACHA and 5 Point Check practice, and a pasture walk at Alfred State College's teaching farm to learn about putting IPM to work on pasture using evasive grazing techniques. An exam will be provided, and students passing the exam will receive program certification, including a FAMACHA Card.
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College
June 17, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY
This mobile workshop will teach you what you need to know to perform fecal egg counts and understand the results of fecal egg count reduction tests at home. While focused on testing sheep and goats, this event is applicable to all ruminants and camelids.
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Youth Tractor & Machinery Certification Program
June 19, 2025
June 26 - June 27, 2025
8:30am-4:30pm
Cuba-Rushford HS
Cuba, NY
The 4-H and FFA Tractor & Machinery Certification Program will be offered at the Cuba-Rushford HS (5476 Rt. 305, Cuba, NY 14727) on June 19th, 26th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Youth must attend all 3 sessions plus pass written and driving test to receive certification.
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Announcements
USDA Contract Freezes and Terminations: Legal Action Steps for Farmers
For Farmers with Signed EQIP and CSP ContractsThis resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements but have concerns that their contract is frozen, under review, or terminated, and who are uncertain of their rights to receive reimbursement as well as their ongoing obligations under the signed contract.
Version: 1.0
Issue date: Feb 28, 2025
A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS tab on the top of our webpage.
Additional Information: www.farmcommons.org
USDA Contract Freezes: Filing an NAD Appeal or Demand Letter
This resource is written for farmers and ranchers nationwide who have a signed contract with USDA NRCS under the EQIP or CSP program for environmental improvements and want more information on the mechanics of filing a National Appeals Division (NAD) appeal. This resource includes sample letters.
USDA NAD Appeal https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-hearings-and-appeals/national-appeals-division/nad-appeals
ON FARM RESEARCH TRIALS 2025: Value of Manure & Power of Manure
Manure has all seventeen essential plant nutrients and can increase yield beyond what can be obtained with fertilizer only. In this project, Value of Manure, we evaluate the nitrogen fertilizer replacement value (how much N can we credit to manure?) and yield differences as a result of manure application.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
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
- Preventative healthcare for cows
- The trend of beef on dairy
- What to look forward to in the new year for dairy
- Socially grouping or pair-housing calves
2018 Drug Residue Prevention Manual
For more than 30 years, the U.S. dairy industry has focused educational efforts on the judicious use of antibiotics through the annual publication of a Best Practices Manual. The 2018 edition of the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management? Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual is the primary educational tool for dairy farm managers throughout the country on the judicious and responsible use of antibiotics, including avoidance of drug residues in milk and meat.The manual is a quick resource to review those antibiotics approved for dairy animals and can also be used as an educational tool and resource for farm managers as they develop on-farm best management practices necessary to avoid milk and meat residues. Visit the Manual and Form Library to download copies of this important tool!
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NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program
NYSERDA offers energy audits to help eligible farms and on-farm producers identify ways to save energy and money on utility bills. Reports include recommendations for energy efficiency measures.For more information and the NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Audit Program Application click here