Do you struggle with broken gates, delayed maintenance requests and unsafe driving on your farm?  Then come and join us for this *NEW* hands-on program where we will cover the basics of farm equipment maintenance, operation and safety. 

Without a plan, how will you know where you're going?

Business plans for farms are often viewed as yet another chore to do and usually result in dusty binders taking up space on the office shelf. This discussion based workshop will walk you through the mental exercise of planning your future agricultural adventures. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the use of a business plan, the essential components, and a "to-do" list of things to think about to inform future planning efforts. Additional opportunities for one-on-one follow up will also be offered. FSA Borrower credits may be made available for your attendance. 
Registration is REQUIRED by visiting https://tinyurl.com/FarmBizCCE or call Kelly at 585-268-7644. 

Join us for Level 1 and 2 BQA training, following the NYBPA Region 1 farm tour and potluck at Phillips Farm Inc.. All beef producers are welcome to attend the tour, potluck, and training. This class will also serve as continuing education to maintain BQA certification.

This five part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently know best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.

$10 per person.  2 Pesticide Credits available for Categories 1A, 21, 23, & 10.  Three Locations to choose from, and only attending one location good for these 2 credits.

Join us for a workshop on farm asset protection to help you preserve long-standing agricultural legacies. In these uncertain times, safeguarding valuable farm assets has become paramount to ensure our farming communities' continued success and sustainability. Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources. Morning refreshments and lunch are included.

A list of locations that will host this program.  Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Join us for Skid Steer & Tractor Operation & Maintenance

Winter Operation & Considerations Safety Demonstrations provided by NYCAMH
Workshop in both English & Spanish! Register here for the English offering. 

Skid Steer & Tractor Operation & Maintenance

Winter Operation & Considerations

Safety Demonstrations provided by NYCAMH

Workshop in both English & Spanish!

This program will be offered in English and Spanish for both dates.

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?

Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!

Each session will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.

Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 3: Trends in the Beef x Dairy Industry

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Join us for a workshop on farm asset protection to help you preserve long-standing agricultural legacies. In these uncertain times, safeguarding valuable farm assets has become paramount to ensure our farming communities' continued success and sustainability. Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources. Morning refreshments and lunch are included.

A list of locations that will host this program.  Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Transform your farm's future: master business planning with ease and confidence

Free webinar

In four regional locations, including one remote option!

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 4: Looking Ahead to the New Year

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

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 550+ 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 320+ households.

If you sponsor our weekly and monthly publications you reach approximately 870 households.

Visit our website to view our newsletters!

Participant Registration for the 2024 Corn Congress OPEN NOW! - January 4th 2024

NOW OFFERING 3.5 DEC Recertification CREDITS

Free webinar series

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to announce our Whole Farm Efficiency webinar series. This 10-week webinar series will be offered online, free of charge to participants.

Tuesdays from 12pm-1pm EST, Jan 9 through March 12, 2024. 

January 9: Dairy focused.  January 13: Field Crop Focused.  Free to attend, bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch!

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series.

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!

Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!

Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.

Pre-register for the upcoming dairy and field crop NYCO meetings today! Join local farmers, researchers and industry leaders on topics such as interseeding, new no-till methods, and streamlining economics of dairy operations.

Join us for this series on enhancing farm efficiency. Explore innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies to optimize feeding and management.

To register: https://cals.cornell.edu/whole...

Transform your farm's future: master business planning with ease and confidence

Free webinar series

This is an informational meeting on understanding Land Rental and Lease rates for the 2024 crop season.

Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your employees? Do you find it difficult to retain good employees? If so, please join us for a 2 part series in unlocking the secret to finding and keeping good employees.  

Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your employees? Do you find it difficult to retain good employees?

The Cornell Dyson School hosts the 2024 Agricultural and Food Business Outlook Conference this Friday, January 19, 2024, in Stocking Hall on the Ithaca campus. New York agricultural leaders will learn about the short-and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy, grains and feed, and horticultural products. By attending, you will:

• Better understand critical issues facing agriculture in New York and the Northeast
• Learn about the near-term outlook for major New York commodities
• Interact with fellow leaders of the vibrant New York agricultural industry

The 2024 Annual Conference starts Friday afternoon with a cash bar, registration, and annual membership meeting. Dinner to follow with keynote speaker Amanda Radke, Beef Farm of Excellence Awards Presentation, and Supreme Show Program Sponsorship auction. Trade show and silent auction to benefit the Jr Scholarship Fund all weekend long. Saturday starts with the trade show and breakfast at 8:00AM followed by speakers at 8:30AM. Lunch includes the Annual NYBPA Awards and Junior Awards Program. Reserve a room at the DoubleTree HERE. Deadline to register and reserve a hotel room is JANUARY 5th, 2024. 

Attend this year's Winter Crop Meeting 2024 at the Dryden VFW
Speakers will be covering the following topics:

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 5: Pair Housing with Jennifer Van Os

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The Gathering of Good Graziers Conference will be held January 25th-27th, 2024 at UMass in Amherst, MA. We will be face to face for the first time since the pandemic!  

We are delighted to announce that Mark Schatzker: author of "Steak", "Dorito Effect" & "End of Craving" will keynote the conference. He will share nuggets of wisdom he has gained since publishing Steak and give everyone a taste of his new book, End of Craving. The conference will also include workshops by regional grazing experts (Cheryl Cesario, Troy Bishopp, Daiman Meeh, Meghan Giroux, Abe Collins ...) as well as practical farmer panels on all topics grazing!

Join us at this event and learn more about:
• Economic and engineering considerations of installing a grain storage system
• Soybean Cyst Nematode and its Impact in NYS
• Ongoing Seedcorn Maggot Research
• Tar Spot Updates for SWNY
• On- Farm Processing of High Oleic Soybeans   
*DEC Credits Available