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earlier monthsNovember 2014
Hands-on Mozzarella class with Thomas Pinello
November 3, 2014
6pm-8pm
Ithaca, NY
Have you ever thought about making cheese at home? Here is your chance to learn basic cheese making techniques from an experienced, local cheese maker.
NY Veterans in Agriculture Summit
November 6, 2014
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Syracuse, NY
Are you a veteran farming in New York State, or an organization serving farmer veterans? The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce an interactive meeting just for you!
Space is Limited: Register Early!
2014 Field Crop Dealer Meeting
November 12, 2014
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Liverpool, NY
This program presents research activities at Cornell University and associated farms. Topics relate to the future potential of agricultural products, environmental sustainability, and updates on pest related issues. The course objective is to educate and disseminate research findings to the farming community as well as extension faculty, staff, educators, and industry representatives.
Tile Drainage School
November 12, 2014
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Tile drainage can improve the productivity and profitability of fields but needs to be done correctly and with minimal environmental impact. This school looks to increase the chance for success when installing and maintaining tile drainage while remaining within conservation compliance standards.
2014 Feed Dealer Seminar
November 12, 2014
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2014 Feed Dealer Seminar
Feed Dealers Meeting
November 13, 2014
11 am - 2:30 pm
Cortland, NY
The 2014 Cortland Area Feed Dealers Meeting will be held at the New York State Grange at Cortland from 11-2:30.
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, other consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York since the late 1940s and provide opportunities for educational programming with networking in the local regions.
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, other consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York since the late 1940s and provide opportunities for educational programming with networking in the local regions.
Fee is $25
RSVP to Amanda at (607) 753 - 5078.
Contact Betsy Hicks (607) 753 - 5213 with any questions.
Feed Dealers Seminar
November 14, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, other consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York since the late 1940s and provide opportunities for educational programming with networking in the local regions.
December 2014
NY State Beginning Farmer Grant & Loan Forgiveness Program
December 1, 2014
1:00 p.m. tentatively
Warsaw, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County to host webinar for New York State Beginning Farmer Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program.
Introducing Radishes into the Organic Pasture Webinar by eOrganic
December 4, 2014
2pm EST
Join eOrganic for a webinar on considerations for introducing radishes into the organic pasture by Cornell Cooperative Extension?s Fay Benson and Liz Burrichter. The webinar will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11 AM Pacific Time, 12 PM Mountain, 1 PM Central, 2 PM Eastern Time. The webinar is free and open to the public, and advance registration is required.
Register now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/788501931974263553
Register now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/788501931974263553
Informational Meetings for: Novel Swine Diseases
December 8, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Randolph, NY
The featured speaker at the events will be Dr. Michael Pierdon, a partner in Four Star Veterinary Services, which provides consultation to swine producers throughout the eastern United States, including New York.
Cornell Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference
December 9, 2014
10 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
SAVE THE DATE for the Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference.
New York agricultural leaders learn about the short-and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy, grains and feed, and horticultural products.
Informational Meetings for: Novel Swine Diseases
December 9, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The featured speaker at the events will be Dr. Michael Pierdon, a partner in Four Star Veterinary Services, which provides consultation to swine producers throughout the eastern United States, including New York.
Calf & Heifer Congress
December 10 - December 11, 2014
Henrietta, NY
The Calf & Heifer Congress 2014 - "Birth to Breeding" is the fourth in a series of dairy replacement conferences presented by Cornell University Extension and the Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program.
Calf & Heifer Congress 2014 - "Birth to Breeding"
December 10 - December 11, 2014
Henrietta, NY
The Calf & Heifer Congress 2014 - "Birth to Breeding" is the fourth in a series of dairy replacement conferences presented by Cornell University Extension and the Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program.
Informational Meetings for: Novel Swine Diseases
December 10, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Alfred, NY
The featured speaker at the events will be Dr. Michael Pierdon, a partner in Four Star Veterinary Services, which provides consultation to swine producers throughout the eastern United States, including New York.
Late-Seasn Grazing Pasture Walk
December 11, 2014
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Watkins Glen, NY
Join the Tri-County Graziers for a unique early-winter pasture walk to see innovative grazing practices that improve the "bottom line" through reduced winter feeding costs, while improving animal and pasture health.
January 2015
Regional Milk Quality Meetings
January 8, 2015
10 am Registration, Program 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cortland, NY
Cooperative Extension is offering three separate Milk Quality Meetings this winter: Jan 8, Feb 5 & Mar 5 from 10:30am-3:30pm. The January 8 meeting will focus on Mammary physiology & the basics of mastitis culturing. The February 5 meeting will focus on Importance of Cow Comfort, Environment & Equipment Maintenance & impacts on milk quality. The March 5 meeting will focus on the Importance of Record keeping for mastitis control. Cost for all 3 meetings is $100, including bulk tank sample.
Quality Milk Training - Batavia
January 8 - March 5, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pro-Dairy and QMPS will be offering a program this winter focusing on milk quality. Programs will be offered at several locatins and will be available via live presentations and web conferencing.
Quality Milk Training - Canandaigua
January 8 - March 5, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pro-Dairy and QMPS will be offering a program this winter focusing on milk quality. Programs will be offered at several locatins and will be available via live presentations and web conferencing.
How to Improve Milk Quality~CCE Chenango County
January 8 - March 5, 2015
10:30 am - 3:30 am
Norwich, NY
Improve Your Milk Check Through Quality Milk ~ Video Conference offered at CCE Saratoga County and CCE Chenango County
Registration fee is $100 which includes lunch all three days.
One bulk tank sample and bedding sample per farm is included in the registration fee.
How to Improve Milk Quality~CCE Saratoga County
January 8 - March 5, 2015
10:30 am - 3:30 am
Ballston Spa, NY
Improve Your Milk Check Through Quality Milk ~ Video Conference offered at CCE Saratoga County and CCE Chenango County
Registration fee is $100 which includes lunch all three days.
One bulk tank sample and bedding sample per farm is included in the registration fee.
Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow?
January 13 - January 14, 2015
East Syracuse, NY
A Two Day Seminar on Farm Business Transfers
Keynote Speaker: Danny Klinefelter, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Economist, Texas A&M University
Meetings and meals are now FREE!
Platinum Sponsors: Farm Credit East and NY Ag & Markets
NYCO Meeting: Unlocking the Fertility of Your Soil
January 13, 2015
10am-2pm
Geneva, NY
Presentations from
- Jean Bonhotal from Cornell Waste Management on soil vitality
- Klaas Martens on the Soil Renaissance Initiative, a grass-roots effort that has caught the attention of even the highest levels of the USDA
- Carol MacNeil with the Cornell Vegetable Team on Cornell's Soil Health Assessment
The event is free but please bring a dish to pass for the lunch and any questions you might have for a group discussion after lunch.
WNY - Corn Congress, Batavia
January 14, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!
Finger Lakes - Corn Congress, Waterloo
January 15, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!
Operations Managers Conference
January 20 - January 21, 2015
Liverpool, NY
Operations management on dairy farms is integral to the success of the farm business. The Operations Managers Conference for Dairy and Field Crops provides an opportunity for people responsible for day to day activities to increase their management and operations skills while interacting with other managers.
Winter Crop Meeting 2015
January 23, 2015
9 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
Organic Dairy & Crop Producers Discussion Group Meeting -- Farm Tour
January 28, 2015
11am - 2:30pm
Groton, NY
Please Join Us for a Tour of the Sherman family's newly constructed dairy barn on NYS Rte 222. Vaughn will lead us on a tour of the barn and share the plans for the new facility and its management. We'll head to the McLean Fire Hall for lunch after the tour and continue discussion after lunch.
Wednesday, January 28
11am - 2:30 pm
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Amanda at 753-5078 or am2229@cornell.edu
Looking forward to seeing you. Please call (753-5215) with any questions.
Wednesday, January 28
11am - 2:30 pm
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Amanda at 753-5078 or am2229@cornell.edu
Looking forward to seeing you. Please call (753-5215) with any questions.
Cortland Area Dairy Managers Group Meeting
January 29, 2015
2:30 - 4:30pm
Homer, NY
Discussion Group Meeting
This is the first meeting of this new Discussion Group aimed at bringing together next generation managers of progressive dairies in the Cortland area.
This is the first meeting of this new Discussion Group aimed at bringing together next generation managers of progressive dairies in the Cortland area.
Winter Dairy Management - Batavia Location
January 30, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
For dairy farmers, the pleasure of historically high milk prices in 2014 has turned into the prospect of significantly lower milk checks for 2015. The component based pricing system for milk offers a means to achieve higher profits with the same level of milk production. Many producers have gained and maintained higher milk components even with Holsteins consistently surpassing the 3.5% BF and 3.0% MP standards.
FSA Borrower Credits available
FSA Borrower Credits available
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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.
ON FARM RESEARCH TRIALS 2025: Value of Manure & Power of Manure
Manure has all seventeen essential plant nutrients and can increase yield beyond what can be obtained with fertilizer only. In this project, Value of Manure, we evaluate the nitrogen fertilizer replacement value (how much N can we credit to manure?) and yield differences as a result of manure application.Complete Project Details: https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_1125.pdf
Manure history and field management (cover crops, crop rotation, etc.) impact soil nitrogen (N)- supplying capacity. In the project, Power of Manure, we evaluate the N supply, soil microbial biomass, and crop N uptake efficiency as a result of different manure histories, field agronomic management, and soil types.
Complete Project Details: https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_1126.pdf
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