Events - month view
earlier monthsSeptember 2018
Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training
September 5 - November 30, -0001
10-3pm
October 22 and November 5, Farm Credit East, Burrville
October 23 and November 6, Miner Institute, Chazy
Dairy Listening Sessions with Mike Baker
September 12, 2018
1-3pm
Homer, NY
Dr Mike Baker with Cornell University has been meeting with dairy producers across the state to see where the NY Beef Producer's Association can help dairy producers - whether it be in marketing bull calves and cull cows, to policy issues facing dairy producers.
Mortality Disposal: Looking for Solutions Roundtable Event
September 28, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Please join Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI), Cornell Cooperative Extension, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for a round-table to discuss composting and burial rules and guidance, as well as problems and solutions that will encourage new and existing facilities to compost mortalities, explore incineration, digestion and any other disposal ideas that protect human, livestock and environmental health.
September 28, 2018 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wyoming County Ag and Business Center, 36 Center Street, Suite B, Warsaw, NY 14569. The meeting will be held in Learning Center Room #1.
September 28, 2018 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wyoming County Ag and Business Center, 36 Center Street, Suite B, Warsaw, NY 14569. The meeting will be held in Learning Center Room #1.
October 2018
Salmonella Dublin Meetings - two dates - Perry Vet Oct 3 and Attica Vet Oct 11
October 3, 2018
5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to 585-969-9115 by 9/28 (light refreshments)
Perry, NY
Salmonella Dublin has been a growing concern in the dairy, veal, and beef industries in our area. You are invited to attend the following producer meetings concerning this emerging topic.
Salmonella Dublin Meeting
October 10, 2018
11:30 am-2:00 pm
Richfield Springs, NY
Salmonella can cause serious disease on cattle farms, killing calves, causing cows to abort, contaminating raw milk, and harming humans along the way. Come learn what the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) is doing to manage and control this disease
Salmonella Dublin meeting Oct 11, 2018 (registration deadline 10/1)
October 11, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. please register at 585-591-2660 or email: atticavettech@yahoo.com by 10/1
Warsaw, NY
Salmonella Dublin has been a growing concern in the dairy, veal, and beef industries in our area. You are invited to attend the following producer meetings concerning this emerging topic.
Calving and Neonatal Calf Training~Little Falls
October 24 - November 7, 2018
9:30am-3:00pm
Little Falls, NY
Who Should Attend?
The Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training is an educational program for farmers, employees and agri-service people who work directly with dairy cows and calves. It will cover the physiology of calving, best practices for calving interventions, and calf care immediately after delivery and in the crucial days afterward.
The Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training is an educational program for farmers, employees and agri-service people who work directly with dairy cows and calves. It will cover the physiology of calving, best practices for calving interventions, and calf care immediately after delivery and in the crucial days afterward.
Calving/Neonatal Calf Care Workshop
October 25 - November 8, 2018
9:30 registration, 10-3 program
2 day program, classroom and on-farm activities, participants do not need to sign up for both days.
$40 for one day
$75 for both days
Day 1:
Calving program - calving assistance, assessment of calving situation, delivery and immediate calf care
Day 2:
Initial calf care considerations, medication and supplementation, key points in sanitation, communication and employee training, physical examination on the calf
Calving program - calving assistance, assessment of calving situation, delivery and immediate calf care
Day 2:
Initial calf care considerations, medication and supplementation, key points in sanitation, communication and employee training, physical examination on the calf
Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training **CLASS FULL**
October 26 - November 9, 2018
Two-day program, held two weeks apart: Oct 26th and Nov 9th, each meet at 9:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY are holding a two-day Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training at several locations in October and November.
Blueprint for Change ~ Navigating Dairy Decision Making ~ Morrisville
October 30, 2018
12:30pm-3pm
Morrisville, NY
Blueprint for Change ~ Navigating Dairy Decision Making ~ Oneonta
October 31, 2018
12:30pm-3pm
Oneonta, NY
November 2018
Blueprint for Change ~ Navigating Dairy Decision Making ~ Norwich
November 1, 2018
12:30pm-3pm
Oneonta, NY
The Empire State Barley & Malt Summit!
November 1, 2018
Registration at 12-1 pm on December 12
Liverpool, NY
We are thrilled to announce that we're going to host our 2nd Empire State Barley and Malt Summit this December 2018! The Summit will bring together leaders in the New York State malting barley supply chain to provide:
- Research-based technical updates
- Best practices for success
- Supply-chain networking opportunities
Blueprint for Change: Planning for the Future of Your Dairy
November 2, 2018
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Binghamton, NY
BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE - Navigating Dairy Decision Making
Topics Focused on small and midsized farms.
Topics Focused on small and midsized farms.
- Tools to Manage Change on Your Dairy
- Dairy Acceleration Program - Funding Assistance to Take Stock and Move Forward Through:
- Analyzing operating efficiencies to improve your bottom line
- Planning for growth to accommodate a junior partner in the business
- Position your business for a successful transfer
- Planning the layout of future structures on the farmstead
- Compare your financial performance to other dairies to identify strengths and opportunities for your business
- Planning and budgeting for environmental improvements
Farm Business Evaluation & Branching into New Business Opportunities
November 9 - November 16, 2018
Two-Part Course, November 9th & 16th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY
This two-part course will cover how to evaluate the profitability of your operation, effective bookkeeping for farms, and how to evaluate risk and profit potential of new or expanded enterprises to your farm.
*CANCELLED* Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Cooperstown Location
November 19, 2018
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
**This workshop has been cancelled**
Please consider attending one of the other six that are being offered.
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Fonda Location
November 20, 2018
6-8 pm
Fonda, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Ballston Spa Location
November 26, 2018
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
Basic Legal Agreements for Farm Business Management
November 27, 2018
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Owego, NY
Farmers interested in learning how legal agreements can strengthen their businesses are invited to attend this free workshop on Basic Legal Agreements for Farm Business Management. We are excited to host speaker Anna Richards from the Cornell University PRO-DAIRY program. Attendees will learn about different legal agreements that are commonly used in farm business management, with an emphasis on Operating Agreements for LLCs.
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
November 27, 2018
10am-1pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Morrisville Location
November 27, 2018
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Herkimer Location
November 28, 2018
6-8 pm
Herkimer, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Cobleskill Location
November 29, 2018
6-8 pm
Cobleskill, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
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Upcoming Events
Labor Road Show IX
December 1, 2025
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
Winter Bale Grazing Pasture Walk
January 10, 2026
Truxton, NY
Join us for the second Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!
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?
If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Hillside Farms are teaming up to showcase our Second Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!
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
A downloadable factsheet is available at our BUSINESS heading at the top of our webpage.
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
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.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