Events - month view
earlier monthsOctober 2026
CNYDFC Listed Event
Agricultural Leasing 101
October 21, 2026
October 28, 2026
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Two Free Webinar Sessions
CNYDFC Listed Event
On-Farm Mortality Composting Workshop
October 22, 2026
10:00am - Noon
El-Vi Farms
Newark, NY
Free. Coffee and snacks provided.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 41 Release
October 22, 2026
2026 Dairy Feeder School
October 27, 2026 : Dairy Feeder School
9:30am (Registration) 10-3pm
EZ Acres
Homer, NY
One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders
- Offered in English and Spanish
- Stations with hands-on activities/demos
CNYDFC Listed Event
Feeder School
October 28, 2026 : Feeder School - Morrisville
9:30am - 3:30pm
Arnold R. Fisher Dairy Complex at SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville , NY
Lunch included
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Dairy Feeder School
October 29, 2026 : Dairy Feeder School
10 AM - 3:30 PM
Edelweiss Farms
Freedom, NY
- One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders
- Offered in English and Spanish
- Stations with hands-on activities/demos
November 2026
CNYDFC Listed Event
Feeder School
November 3, 2026 : Feeder School - Stillwater
9:30am - 3:30pm
Koval Bros. Dairy, LLC
Stillwater, NY
Lunch included
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Tax 102: Tax planning and strategies for Farmers
November 4, 2026 : Tax 102: Tax planning and strategies for Farmers
1pm - 2pm
Virtual via Zoom
This webinar follows the "Introduction to Income Taxes" webinar from September, going more into depth on topics including: understanding common tax concepts, tax strategies, long-term approaches to managing taxes, and more!
NWNYTeam Listed Event
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Wyoming County
November 11, 2026
9:30am-3:30pm
Old Acres Farm
Perry, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Ontario County
November 13, 2026
9:30am-3:30pm
Spring Hope Dairy
Clifton Springs, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Join the CCE Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 42 Release
November 26, 2026
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Labor Roadshow: Practical Workforce Strategies for Agricultural Professionals Across New York
November 30, 2026
December 21, 2026
TBD
Zoom
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State (AWDC) will celebrate a decade of connecting and educating agricultural professionals when Labor Roadshow X returns this December with five in-person events and two webinars across New York State.
For nearly ten years, the Labor Roadshow has brought agricultural professionals together to learn, connect, and navigate the evolving challenges of agricultural labor. The 2026 event will continue that tradition with timely, expert-led discussions focused on the issues affecting farms and agricultural employers today—including labor law and compliance, employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
December 2026
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Cows, Crops & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship
December 18, 2026
Our two forms of publications feature research-based and timely information from our four specialists, listed to the right, along with local event notifications and Cornell University outreach. This information is provided to participants who range from dairy, livestock, and field crops producers to agricultural suppliers and consultants.
Weekly Email Update: Shared with 625+ households who have signed up with our program.
Monthly Paper Mailer: To reach our stakeholders and farmers who lack internet access, we send out a monthly mailer where your company's logo and contact information would be featured with a mailing list of 330+ households.
If you sponsor our weekly and monthly publications you reach approximately 955 households.
Visit our website to view our newsletters!
SWNYDLFC Listed Event
Labor Roadshow: Practical Workforce Strategies for Agricultural Professionals Across New York
November 30, 2026
December 21, 2026
TBD
Zoom
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State (AWDC) will celebrate a decade of connecting and educating agricultural professionals when Labor Roadshow X returns this December with five in-person events and two webinars across New York State.
For nearly ten years, the Labor Roadshow has brought agricultural professionals together to learn, connect, and navigate the evolving challenges of agricultural labor. The 2026 event will continue that tradition with timely, expert-led discussions focused on the issues affecting farms and agricultural employers today—including labor law and compliance, employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 43 Release
December 24, 2026
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
Bale Grazing Pasture Walk
September 25, 2026 : Bale Grazing Pasture Walk
CANCELLED
2026 Dairy Feeder School
October 27, 2026 : Dairy Feeder School
Homer, NY
One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders
- Offered in English and Spanish
- Stations with hands-on activities/demos
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
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