Events - month view

July 2019
Pasture Walk: Custom Grazing Dairy Heifers
July 9, 2019
11:30am - 2pm
Fabius, NY

Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update~Schuylerville
July 9, 2019
7-9 pm
Schuylerville, NY
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
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update~Milford
July 16, 2019
7-9 pm
Milford, NY
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
Tie Stall Cow Comfort Meeting and Tour
July 18, 2019
1pm-3pm
Newark Valley, NY
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
July 18, 2019
7:00-9:00pm
Batavia, NY

- 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
12pm - 3pm, Sunday July 21
Stronghaven Farm
What's the Buzz? Flies on Cattle?
July 23, 2019
Weed Resistance Management Demonstration and Plot Tour

July 23, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

- 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
10am - 3pm, Wednesday July 24
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

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

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

Pasture Walk with the Finger Lakes Graziers-Cancelled!
July 29, 2019
12:45 - 4 pm
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

Beef Quality Assurance Training
July 30, 2019
6:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
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
Innovations in Organic Vegetable Production
July 31, 2019
3pm - 7pm
Freeville, NY
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
Hoof Trimming Workshop
July 31 - August 1, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Stanley, NY

August 2019
Agvocating for Dairy Farmers: "How To", Neighbor Relations, and Resources
August 1, 2019
10am - 3pm
Whitney Point, NY

Management Options and rootstock Varieties for Organic Apple Production
August 1, 2019
3pm - 7pm
Ithaca, NY
Pasture Walk - Youngman Farms - Wolcott, NY - RSVP by July 31st
August 2, 2019
F 6:30pm -8:30pm - $10 per person, $15 per farm/family
Wolcott, NY

BQA at EFD
August 6, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Seneca Falls, NY

Soil Health for Dairy Farms Field Day
August 7, 2019
11-2pm
Madrid, NY
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
August 12, 2019
7-9pm
Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course
August 13 - August 14, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Oakfield, NY

• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows
Building Resilience into Organic Forage Production
August 14, 2019
10am - 2pm
Truxton, NY
Location: Twin Oaks Dairy, 3185 NY-13, Truxton, NY 13158
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Sharon Springs
August 21, 2019
1-3:00 pm
Oxford, NY
Pasture Walk - Wild Geese Farm - Franklinville, NY
August 21, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Fanklinville, NY

Pasture Walk - Wild Geese Farm - Franklinville, NY
August 21, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Fanklinville, NY

2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Oxford
August 22, 2019
1-3:00 pm
Oxford, NY
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Canastota
August 26, 2019
1-3:00 pm
Canastota, NY
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
August 27, 2019
7pm - 9pm
Randolph, NY

2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Schuylerville
August 28, 2019
1-3:00 pm
Schuylerville, NY
Soil Health Field Day
August 29, 2019
9:30am - 2:00pm
Mount Morris, NY

September 2019
Corn Silage Harvest Strategy: One Chance to Get it Right
September 3, 2019
1-3pm
Lowville, NY
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Albion NY
September 3, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Albion, NY

2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Clifton Springs, NY
September 3, 2019
9:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Springs, NY

2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Bliss NY
September 4, 2019
10:00am to Noon
Bliss, NY

**CANCELLED**Beef Quality Assurance Training
September 5, 2019
6:00 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Visit the Farm Day
September 14, 2019
10:30am - 2:30pm
Conewango Valley, NY

2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Penn Yan
September 17, 2019
10:00am to Noon
Penn Yan, NY

Sexual Harassment Prevention Discussion - Rushford
September 18, 2019
11am - 1pm
Rushford, NY

Cancelled due to low registrations (and excellent crop weather)!
Attend any of our upcoming discussions to learn more about the rules and regulations affecting
employers (including farms) that go into effect on October 9th, 2019!
Introduction to Poultry
September 18, 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lowville, NY
Sexual Harassment Prevention Discussion - Randolph
September 19, 2019
11am - 1pm
Randolph, NY

Attend any of our upcoming discussions to learn more about the rules and regulations affecting
employers (including farms) that go into effect on October 9th, 2019!
Ontario County Fun on the Farm
September 21, 2019
11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Seneca Castle, NY

Fun on the Farm attracts thousands of people and gives us the opportunity to communicate to the community the benefits of the agricultural production in Ontario County, the state, and the nation.
The event is free! There are many agricultural products that are available to be sampled. It is the perfect place to try that product you have seen in the store but didn't want to commit to purchasing.
Food is available to purchase for lunch. It is provided by a local service group.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Discussion - Eden - Cancelled
September 24, 2019
11am - 1pm
Eden, NY

Attend any of our upcoming discussions to learn more about the rules and regulations affecting
employers (including farms) that go into effect on October 9th, 2019!
Integrated Parasite Management for Goats and Sheep ~ Includes FAMACHA Training
September 24, 2019
12 noon-5:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Cooperstown
September 24, 2019
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course
September 24 - September 25, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Shortsville, NY

• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows
Sexual Harassment Prevention Discussion - Bath
September 25, 2019
11am - 1pm
Bath, NY

Attend any of our upcoming discussions to learn more about the rules and regulations affecting
employers (including farms) that go into effect on October 9th, 2019!
Evaluating Markets for Your Ag Business
September 25, 2019
12-3pm or 6-8pm
Watertown, NY
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Morrisville
September 26, 2019
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Fonda
September 30, 2019
6-8 pm
Fonda, NY
Upcoming Events
Tioga County Pasture Walk
July 24, 2025
Owego, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, CCE South Central Dairy and Field Crops Team, and Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District for a pasture walk!
This year, we will be visiting an organic dairy farm.
Cortland County Pasture Walk
July 28, 2025
Cortland, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, CCE South Central Dairy and Field Crops Team, and NE NatGLC for a twilight pasture walk at Ironwood Grazing Co with Mike Quinlin!
Farmer Mike will highlight his efforts at custom grazing cow/calf pairs and utilizing the herds grazing effect to improve land. You'll get to see mob grazing techniques to control knapweed and goldenrod, witness clipping versus grazing comparisons, see pasture residual and recovery rates, judge soil health & animal performance metrics and learn what tools (grazing chart, pasture infrastructure and resources) are being used on the farm. Throw in some impromptu demos, manure quality vetting, personal experiences from guests and ice-cream, and you have a meeting not to be missed.
Topics: Renovating pasture, leasing ground & custom grazing animals
Free to register; Registration optional, but encouraged!
Tompkins County Pasture Walk
August 14, 2025
Ithaca, NY
Topics:
- Watering systems & composting pad, Soil & Water Conservation District
- Grazing small ruminants, Jess Waltemyer, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK
Free to register; Registration optional, but encouraged!
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
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