Events - month view
earlier monthsMay 2019
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Training
May 8, 2019
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Lowville, NY
Youth Tractor Safety Certification Course
May 9 - May 30, 2019
Thursdays 5-9 May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 and Saturdays 8:30-12:30 May 11 & May 18
Tully, NY
Youth Tractor Safety Certification Course
Class fee is $30, which includes the training manual.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Monday May 6
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Monday May 6
Thursday evenings 5 - 9 pm on May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 and Saturday mornings 8:30 am - 12:30 pm on May 11 and May 18. The certification exams will be given at class on Thursday May 30th.
Venture Farms LLC in Tully, NY and Cazenovia Equipment Company in Cazenovia, NY.
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Training
May 10, 2019
6-9pm
Canton, NY
Innovations in Organic Vegetable Production
May 13, 2019
3pm - 7pm
Freeville, NY
NOFA-NY Organic@Cornell Summer Field Day Series
Innovations in Organic Vegetable Production
Cost: Free
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Vegetable tastings and reception to follow)
Location: Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Vegetable tastings and reception to follow)
Location: Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068
2019 Pastured Poultry Seminar, lunch included so please register by May 10th! $25/person
May 18, 2019
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.w/ coffee & donuts with the Program running from 9:00 a.m. - 5 p. m.
Attica, NY
The main speaker this year is Eli Reiff of Mifflinburg Pennsylvania. Eli raises broilers, turkeys, sheep, and beef, all on pasture. Topics to be covered will include the pasture, feed and nutrition, marketing, costs, and much more. As we grow as farm operators and get bigger, we may not pay as much attention to the basics as we should. So those areas are where we will start, and then expand to cover the group's interests.
Mike Badger, Director of the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association will also be available for a round-table discussion. Plans are to have representatives from Farm Bureau, NYCAMH for farm health and safety, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, as well as others.
Mike Badger, Director of the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association will also be available for a round-table discussion. Plans are to have representatives from Farm Bureau, NYCAMH for farm health and safety, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, as well as others.
Human Resource Management on the Farm - 2 sessions! Register by Friday 5/17!!
May 21 - May 22, 2019
12:00 - 2:00 pm (2 sessions! Day 1 CCE- Ontario, or Day 2 CCE - Wyoming)
Are you looking for motivation and resources to implement new Human Resource Management practices on your farm?
Join us for one of two sessions in WNY this spring. At each session, we'll discuss:
Join us for one of two sessions in WNY this spring. At each session, we'll discuss:
- What Human Resource Management is, and why it's important on your farm
- Examples of different Human Resource Management practices and how to implement them
- Complete a self-assessment to determine the areas of highest priority for your farm
- Hear from several local dairy farmers who have recently implemented new HRM practices on their farms.
- Go home with a plan of action and resources to help you accomplish your HRM goals
Calling all 9th-12th graders! 4th Annual Precision Agriculture Day at Genesee Community College
May 21, 2019
9:00 am - 1:30 pm Register by Friday May 10th! $15/per person includes lunch
Batavia, NY
Calling all 9th-12th graders! We have an exciting new program for students interested in technology, science, engineering, and agriculture!
Would you like to:
- Learn about how Drones collect information
- Check out some potential career opportunities that have new and ever-changing technology
- Learn how these technologies can be used in our own backyards in WNY
- Discover potential and exciting career opportunities
June 2019
ROSE BAY FARM - PASTURE WALK - LEWISTON NY - RSVP BY MAY 27TH
June 1, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - $5 per person includes morning refreshments and lunch
Lewiston, NY
Peter Grainge has been grazing Scottish Highland cattle on 15 acres of pasture since 2013 and He is slowly bringing the farm back into production.
Topics to be discussed include:
- soil sampling to understand fertility
- pasture renovation
- forage quality and testing
- pasture rotation.
2019 Small Grains Management Field Day
June 6, 2019
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Seneca Falls, NY
New for 2019, the annual field day featuring small grain variety trial information, disease and weed management updates, and crop development and management is being held at Poormon Farms, 3048 State Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY (and NOT Musgrave Research Farm).
Small Grains Management Field Day
June 6, 2019
9:30am - 12:00 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Small Grains Management Field Day: Thursday, June 6, 9:30am-Noon
Free and Open to the Public
Pre-registration Requested: https://fieldcrops.cals.cornell.edu/content/field-day-registration/
You will have the opportunity to view the Cornell Small Grain Breeding Program's regional variety trials of winter wheat and winter malting barley at this location.
Ins and Outs of the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program~Ballston Spa
June 10, 2019
7-8:30 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Free to attend, registration is required.
Ins and Outs of the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program~Cooperstown
June 11, 2019
7-8:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Free to attend, registration is required.
Ins and Outs of the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program~Fonda
June 12, 2019
7-8:30 pm
Fonda, NY
Free to attend, registration is required.
Understanding EPDs for Genetic Improvement/CNY Feeder Calf Pool and Sale Results
June 14, 2019
6-9 pm
Oneonta, NY
Expected Progeny Difference(EPDs) are a great tool in your tool box when it comes to selecting genetics for your herd.
Putting Carbon in its Place with Regenerative Farming and Biochar
June 17, 2019
4pm - 7:30pm
Ithaca,, NY
Putting Carbon in Its Place with Regenerative Farming and Biochar
Leland Laboratory, Cornell University
42 Caldwell Drive and Medicago Drive, Ithaca NY
Leland Laboratory, Cornell University
42 Caldwell Drive and Medicago Drive, Ithaca NY
Monday June 17, 4:00 PM to 7:30PM
Free and Open to the Public
Please RSVP to ajt248@cornell.edu
Webinar: Dairy Margin Coverage Program & Risk Management Options
June 18, 2019
12 pm
Webinar: New Dairy Margin Coverage Program and Risk Management Options Available from the Federal Crop Insurance Program
June 18, 12:00 pm
Direct Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zDGu6GaoSkeFZUsabysrQw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Pasture Walk with the Finger Lakes Graziers
June 18, 2019
12:45 - 4 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Join the Finger Lakes Graziers on a pasture walk and learn about soil health.
African Swine Fever Meeting ~ Herkimer
June 18, 2019
6:30 pm
Herkimer, NY
African Swine Fever, the highly contagious and deadly disease affects both domestic and feral hogs and there is NO treatment or vaccine currently available.
African Swine Fever Meeting ~ Norwich
June 25, 2019
6:30 pm
Norwich, NY
African Swine Fever, the highly contagious and deadly disease affects both domestic and feral hogs and there is NO treatment or vaccine currently available.
July 2019
Pasture Walk: Custom Grazing Dairy Heifers
July 9, 2019
11:30am - 2pm
Fabius, NY
Join owner/operator Tim Virgil and Cornell Cooperative Extension grazing educator Fay Benson for a pasture walk at a 40-heifer custom grazing operation. The program will cover all aspects of custom grazing dairy heifers.
This program is designed for dairy producers who want to learn more about management intensive grazing. It is also intended for custom grazers and other landowners interested in setting up a heifer grazing enterprise.
This is a free event. Please register in advance so we know how many people to expect.
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update~Schuylerville
July 9, 2019
7-9 pm
Schuylerville, NY
After the day's work is done?
Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's Lab.
Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's Lab.
From No-Till to New Cultivars: Improving Organic Corn and Soybean Production
July 16, 2019
10am - 2pm
Aurora, NY
NOFA-NY Organic@Cornell Summer Field Day Series
From No-till to New Cultivars: Improving Organic Corn and Soybean Production
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Time: 10:00 - 2:00 (Lunch included)
Location: Musgrave Research Farm, 1256 Poplar Ridge Rd, Aurora, NY 13026
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update~Milford
July 16, 2019
7-9 pm
Milford, NY
After the day's work is done?
Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's Lab.
Come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's Lab.
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
July 17, 2019
7-9pm
Ithaca, NY
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
July 17, 2019 7-9 pm
Vet Teaching Dairy, Tulip Tree Drive, Ithaca, NY
No cost to attend, but registration is required!
To register: Contact Shannon Myers at srm242@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2662
Questions: Contact Betsy Hicks at bjh246@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2376
Tie Stall Cow Comfort Meeting and Tour
July 18, 2019
1pm-3pm
Newark Valley, NY
Tie Stall Cow Comfort Meeting & Tour
Thursday, July 18, 1-3 pm
Lawton's Jersey Farm
581 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811
No cost for attendance, but RSVP requested for refreshments.
RSVP Shannon Myers: srm242@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2662
Questions? Betsy Hicks: bjh246@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2673
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
July 18, 2019
7:00-9:00pm
Batavia, NY
After the day's work is done, come hear about two new research trials conducted by Julio Giordano's lab:
- Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics
- Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management
Sundaes on the Farm
July 21, 2019
12pm - 3pm
Barton, NY
Sundaes on the Farm
12pm - 3pm, Sunday July 21
Stronghaven Farm
12pm - 3pm, Sunday July 21
Stronghaven Farm
2601 State Route 17C, Barton, New York 13734
Cost = Free
What's the Buzz? Flies on Cattle?
July 23, 2019
1:00pm - 2:30pm at Dairy-Adon Farm, 403 St Hwy 72, Potsdam
6:30pm - 8:00pm at Beef-Cookeland Farm, 13 Regan Rd, Potsdam
Weed Resistance Management Demonstration and Plot Tour
July 23, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Come join us on July 23 in Seneca County at Quinten Good's farm for a demonstration and walking tour of 16 different pre- and post-emergence treatments in soybean and 12 different treatments and combinations in corn.
- Tall waterhemp and marestail are two weeds that are resistant to glyphosate and ALS herbicide modes of action in the WNY and Finger Lakes regions.
- Each year the number of acres with resistant weed populations expands.
- For herbicides to be an effective tool in weed management, we have to know what chemistries & application timings are most effective against these resistant weeds.
Organic Dairy Profit Discussion Group
July 24, 2019
10am - 3pm
Dryden, NY
Organic Dairy Profit Discussion Group
10am - 3pm, Wednesday July 24
10am - 3pm, Wednesday July 24
Dryden Fire Hall
26 North St, Dryden NY
For more information, contact Mary Kate Wheeler at mkw87@cornell.edu or 509-294-6073.
Income and Real Property Tax Primer-A Learning Circle for Women Non-Operating Land Owners of Ag Land
July 24, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Portageville, NY
For many of us taxes can be a mystery, let's have a conversation with the experts about the tax considerations agricultural landowners need to think about.
Grasstravaganza ~ Save the Date!
July 25 - July 27, 2019
Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms
July 29 - July 30, 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms- Tools for Employers:
Updates and Resources for the NYS Sexual Harassment Regulations
Updates and Resources for the NYS Sexual Harassment Regulations
Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms - Tools for Employers
July 29, 2019
10:00am - 1:00pm
Homer, NY
This workshop will bring together agriculture labor experts and farm management specialists from around the state to discuss New York's new sexual harassment prevention laws. The training will help you understand what the new requirements are and how your business can meet them.
Pasture Walk with the Finger Lakes Graziers-Cancelled!
July 29, 2019
12:45 - 4 pm
The Finger Lakes Graziers pasture walk has been cancelled due to some scheduling conflicts.
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED Twilight Meeting - Johne's Disease
July 30, 2019
Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms - Tools for Employers
July 30, 2019
10:00am - 1:00pm
Dryden, NY
This workshop will bring together agriculture labor experts and farm management specialists from around the state to discuss New York's new sexual harassment prevention laws. The training will help you understand what the new requirements are and how your farm business can meet them.
Beef Quality Assurance Training
July 30, 2019
6:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Beef Quality Assurance "BQA" Training
When: Tuesday, July 30th, at 6:00pm
Where: Rock Spring Farm - 490 Mill Road, Cooperstown NY 13326
Cost: $10 per farm
Registration: Deadline July 29, 2019
When: Tuesday, July 30th, at 6:00pm
Where: Rock Spring Farm - 490 Mill Road, Cooperstown NY 13326
Cost: $10 per farm
Registration: Deadline July 29, 2019
Twilight Meeting - Johne's Disease: What to Look for, Management Points for Control, Info on Testing
July 30, 2019
6pm-8pm
Preble, NY
Twilight Meeting
Johne's Disease: What to Look for, Management Points for Control, and Info on Testing
July 30, 2019 6pm-8pm
Preble Hill Dairy
6993 West Bennett Hollow Road, Preble, NY 13141
No cost to attend, but RSVPs are required. Light refreshments will be offered.
RSVP: Shannon Myers, srm242@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2662
Questions? Betsy Hicks, bjh246@cornell.edu or (607) 391-2673
Innovations in Organic Vegetable Production
July 31, 2019
3pm - 7pm
Freeville, NY
NOFA-NY Organic@Cornell Summer Field Day Series
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Vegetable tastings and reception to follow)
Location: Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068
Innovations in Organic Vegetable Production
Cost: Free
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2019Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Vegetable tastings and reception to follow)
Location: Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068
Hoof Trimming Workshop
July 31 - August 1, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Stanley, NY
This two-day hoof trimming workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1.
Participants will learn the basic hoof trimming methods, along with hoof anatomy, nutrition & hoof horn health, lameness scoring, and knife sharpening and safety. *Note: This workshop is designed to introduce participants to hoof trimming methods and factors affecting hoof health. It is not intended to create proficient hoof trimmers in two days.*
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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