Events - month view
earlier monthsOctober 2019
Crops, Cows, and Critters - Steuben County CCE Speaker Series - CANCELLED
October 2, 2019
6pm - 8pm
Canisteo, NY
EVENT CANCELLED
Sexual Harassment Prevention Discussion - Clymer
October 3, 2019
11am - 12:30pm
Clymer, NY
NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Regulations - Are You in Compliance?
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!
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!
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Training - Pavilion, NY
October 8, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pavilion, NY
The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has launched a new training and certification program for cattle transportation. The program, known as Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT), provides cattle producers and haulers with comprehensive training based on their roles in the cattle industry.
Beef Quality Assurance Training
October 12, 2019
10am - 3pm
West Valley, NY
Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef and dairy cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and record keeping. All beef producers are welcome to participate in this BQA Certification training to be held in Cattaraugus County.
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Morrisville
October 15, 2019
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
Dairy Marketing Meet, Greet & Discussion
October 15 - October 16, 2019
Various
Christopher Wolf has joined the faculty in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He will be providing leadership to the program on Dairy Markets and Policy at the University. Andy Novakovic, who currently leads the program and will be retiring.
Come meet with Chris & Andy at one of three meet & greet opportunities:
- Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 pm, BW's, Pavilion
- Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 pm, Chanderson's, Yorkshire
- Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 am, Dutch Village, Clymer
Introduction to Sheep & Goats
October 16, 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Watertown, NY
CANCELED - Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Penn Yan, NY
October 19, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Penn Yan, NY
Becoming BQA certified allows you to share your story and ensure consumers that you are responsibly raising safe, wholesome and healthy beef.
Dairy Day
October 28, 2019
10-3pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
January 3rd - Bruston-Moira Legion
January 22nd - Lowville Elks
January 24th - Watertown Elks
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Cobleskill
October 29, 2019
6-8 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Herkimer
October 30, 2019
6-8 pm
Herkimer, NY
November 2019
Should the Beef Industry be Concerned About Johne's?
November 5, 2019
6:30-8pm
Morrisville, NY
Johne's disease is a chronic, incurable bacterial infection that primarily affects the lower small intestine of ruminants.
BQA Training
November 8, 2019
6-9 pm
Unadilla, NY
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Newfane, NY
November 9, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Newfane, NY
Becoming BQA certified allows you to share your story and ensure consumers that you are responsibly raising safe, wholesome and healthy beef.
Sheep and Goat Nutrition 101
November 12, 2019
5:30-7:30 pm
Norwich, NY
**Registration is Full**
Come join us for an informational sheep and goat talk regarding nutrition.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
November 12, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY
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.
Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
November 12, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY
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.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Ellicottville, NY
November 13, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicottville, NY
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.
Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Ellicottville, NY
November 13, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicottville, NY
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.
Adding Value with Food: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs
November 13, 2019
9:30am - 4:00pm
Malone, NY
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mount Morris, NY
November 14, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY
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.
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Ballston Spa
November 14, 2019
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
New York Labor Roadshow III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Major changes are coming for farm employment laws in New York. The Ag Workforce Development Council is organizing Labor Roadshow III to help farms learn about the changes and adapt their businesses for success.
Labor Road Show III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30am - 4:00pm
Ag Workforce Development Council's Labor Roadshow III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30am-4:00pm
Major changes are coming for farm employment laws in New York.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
November 21, 2019
1:00-2:00pm
Binghamton, NY
This free info session will provide details about the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. Representatives from NYSDOL will be present to answer questions and discuss how the changes will affect scheduling, payment of wages, and recordkeeping for ag employers.
December 2019
Cow Comfort Program- Freestall
December 2, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Avon, NY
The Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. The workshops will cover economics of improving cow comfort, stall design and management, stocking density, heat abatement and effects on production.
Cow Comfort Program - Freestall
December 3, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Preble, NY
One day cow comfort program for freestall barns, featuring Dr Rick Grant from Miner Institute as guest speaker.
- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
Speakers funded by NY Farm Viability Institute
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
BQA Transportation Training
December 4, 2019
6-9 pm
New Berlin, NY
Cow Comfort Program~Amsterdam
December 4, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Amsterdam, NY
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Presents: Cow Comfort Workshops
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control in NNY
December 6, 2019
10:45am - 12:15pm
Adams, NY
Herbicide resistant marestail has been found in several fields NNY. This weed has the potential to quickly spread to other fields and will become a much bigger problem to deal with next spring. Resistant marestail will be most difficult to control in soybeans but can also be a problem in corn and winter wheat as well. If you are a soybean grower plan on attending this meeting to learn about effective herbicide resistant weed control strategies and how to deal with resistant marestail on your farm.
- 1.25 NYS DEC pesticide credits (categories 1A, 10, 21, 23)
- 1.0 CCA CEU
CNY Feeder Calf Sale
December 6, 2019
2pm
The CNY Feeder Calf Sale will be Friday, December 6, 2019.
REDUCED Cow Comfort Workshop - Freestalls and Tie Stalls
December 6 - December 9, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
December 6th - Scotty's Diner, 1049 US -11, Moira, NY
December 9th - CCE of Jefferson County
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 9, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cortland, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics.
2019 Feed Dealer Seminar~Ballston Spa
December 10, 2019
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2019 Feed Dealer Seminar
Hogs, Hops and Honey - Oh My!
December 10, 2019
6pm - 8pm
Ellicottville, NY
Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, for this interactive workshop that will give an overview of agricultural production options in our region. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn about enterprise budgeting and analysis, evaluating assets and optimizing production capacity, and marketing.
Cow Comfort Program- Tiestall
December 10, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The Tie Stall Cow Comfort Workshop is an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. Each session will include an on-farm portion where attendees walk through the farm and complete an assessment.
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
December 11, 2019
12:30pm - 2:45pm
Lowville, NY
Do you want to buy and apply restricted use pesticides for your own farm?
This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations. It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam.
This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations. It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
December 12, 2019
1:00-2:00pm
Homer, NY
This free info session will provide details about the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. Representatives from NYSDOL will be present to answer questions and discuss how the changes will affect scheduling, payment of wages, and recordkeeping for ag employers.
Cow Comfort Program~Cazenovia
December 12, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Cazenovia, NY
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Presents: Cow Comfort Workshops
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 13, 2019
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Batavia, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics.
Cow Comfort Program - Tiestall
December 13, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Owego, NY
One day cow comfort program for tiestall barns, featuring Dr Dan McFarland from Penn State as guest speaker.
- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Ventilation & Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
Speakers funded by NY Farm Viability Institute
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
December 16 - December 17, 2019
Noon-8 pm day one, 7:30 am - 4 pm day two
Liverpool, NY
3rd Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Newark
December 17, 2019
10:00- 11:30 am
Newark, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Warsaw
December 17, 2019
2:00-3:30 pm
Warsaw, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
2019 Hemp Workshop
December 18, 2019
1:00 - 3:00pm
Chazy, NY
Topics:
Kitty O'Neil - Field Crops and Soils Specialist, CCE NNY Regional Ag Team - Plant biology and characteristics, different types, different varieties, growth requirements
- How it's typically planted, managed and harvested
Lindsey Pashow - Ag Business Development &Marketing Specialist, CCE Harvest NY
- Current supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential products
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Cooperstown
December 18, 2019
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Albion
December 18, 2019
9:30- 11:00 am
Albion, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Morrisville
December 19, 2019
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
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Upcoming Events
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!
2026 Cornell Organic Field Crops
March 6, 2026
Waterloo, NY
Connecting farmers, researchers, and service providers to advance resilient & profitable organic farming systems.
Co-hosted by New York Soil Health and Cornell CALS, the annual conference brings together leaders in organic grain, dairy, and livestock systems to share practical tools, new research, and farmer-tested strategies to support resilient and profitable organic production.
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