Events - month view

December 2019
Cow Comfort Program- Freestall
December 2, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Avon, NY

Cow Comfort Program - Freestall
December 3, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Preble, NY

- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
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
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control in NNY
December 6, 2019
10:45am - 12:15pm
Adams, NY
- 1.25 NYS DEC pesticide credits (categories 1A, 10, 21, 23)
- 1.0 CCA CEU
CNY Feeder Calf Sale
December 6, 2019
2pm

REDUCED Cow Comfort Workshop - Freestalls and Tie Stalls
December 6 - December 9, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 9, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cortland, NY

2019 Feed Dealer Seminar~Ballston Spa
December 10, 2019
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Hogs, Hops and Honey - Oh My!
December 10, 2019
6pm - 8pm
Ellicottville, NY

Cow Comfort Program- Tiestall
December 10, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
December 11, 2019
12:30pm - 2:45pm
Lowville, NY
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

Cow Comfort Program~Cazenovia
December 12, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Cazenovia, NY
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 13, 2019
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Batavia, NY

Cow Comfort Program - Tiestall
December 13, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Owego, NY

- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Ventilation & Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
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
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Newark
December 17, 2019
10:00- 11:30 am
Newark, NY
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Warsaw
December 17, 2019
2:00-3:30 pm
Warsaw, NY
2019 Hemp Workshop
December 18, 2019
1:00 - 3:00pm
Chazy, NY
- 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
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Albion
December 18, 2019
9:30- 11:00 am
Albion, NY
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Morrisville
December 19, 2019
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
January 2020
Dairy Day
January 3 - January 24, 2020
10-3pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Ballston Spa location
January 7, 2020
5-7 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cobleskill location
January 8, 2020
5-7 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Corn Congress - Batavia Location

January 8, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY

**CANCELLED**Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cooperstown location
January 9, 2020
5-7 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location

January 9, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County

January 13, 2020
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
**CANCELLED** Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert in Fonda
January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County

January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County

January 15, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers
January 15 - February 5, 2020
10am-12pm on January 15, 22, 29 & February 5
Cortland, NY

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties

January 16, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
*CANCELLED* Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Portland
January 16, 2020
10:30am - 12pm
Portland, NY

*CANCELLED* Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Ellicottville
January 16, 2020
2:30pm - 4pm
Ellicottville, NY

2020 Hemp Session
January 16, 2020
9am - 2:15pm
Syracuse, NY

Dairy Managers Discussion Group - Session I
January 16, 2020
Noon lunch, meeting 1 - 3pm
Homer, NY
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County

January 17, 2020
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County

January 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
24th Annual North Country Crop Congress
January 21, 2020
10:30am - 3pm
Canton, NY
SOIL COMPACTION MANAGEMENT
Warren Schneckenberger, Cedar Lodge Farms, Morrisburg, Ontario
FIELD CROP DISEASE UPDATES (30 MINUTES)
Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Cornell University
CORN SILAGE VARIETY TRIAL 2019 REPORT
Joe Lawrence, PRODAIRY, Cornell University
DICAMBA APPLCATOR TRAINING
Dan Digiacomandrea, Bayer
CONSERVATION TILLAGE PRACTICES
Farmer panel moderated by Dr. Kitty O'Neil, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Sheep and Goat Nutrition 101
January 21, 2020
5 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Southern Tier Crop Congress

January 22, 2020
9am - 2:30pm
Belfast, NY

Modern On-Farm Preparedness (All Sessions)
January 23 - February 27, 2020
1-2 pm Webinars, 1-4 pm On farm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations
January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Perry, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations - CANCELLED
January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Truxton, NY
*CANCELLED* Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Hornell
January 23, 2020
11am - 12:30pm
Hornel, NY

NY Corn & Soybean Winter Expo
January 23, 2020
8:00am - 3:00pm
Liverpool, NY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER-ZACH JOHNSON, MILLENNIAL FARMER
Winter Crop Meeting

January 24, 2020
Registration & Tradeshow: 9am Presentations: 10 am - 3:15 pm
Ithaca, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Cooperstown
January 27, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Norwich
January 28, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Norwich, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Morrisville
January 29, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, NY
Hemp Workshop St. Lawrence County(Madrid)
January 29, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Madrid, NY
- Plant biology and characteristics, different types, different varieties, growth requirements
- How it's typically planted, managed and harvested
- Update on NYS hemp regulations, permitting process
- Current supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential products
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. 4.0 Update
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Albion, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update, Homer, NY
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update, Owego, NY
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Fonda
January 30, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Fonda, NY
2019 Hemp Workshop - Lowville
January 30, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lowville, NY
- Plant biology and characteristics, different types, different varieties, growth requirements
- How it's typically planted, managed and harvested
- Update on NYS hemp regulations, permitting process
- Current supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential products
The Basics of Making Great Hay
January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
The Basics of Making Great Hay
January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
Modern On-Farm Preparedness Program
January 30 - February 27, 2020
Times will vary.
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
Registration is $10 per session or $50 for all six sessions.
Presenting organizations:
Cornell Cooperative Extension, NY State Cattle Health Assurance Program, American Dairy Association, and New York Center for Agriculture and Health.
NNY Locations:
QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers
January 31 - February 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Spring Manure Handling and Safety Meeting
January 31, 2020
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cortland, NY
February 2020
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 4th
February 4, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY

Soybean & Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location

February 5, 2020
8:30a.m Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Batavia, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Batavia, NY

1-2 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Homer, NY
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY
1-2 pm Farm Credit East, Homer
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Owego, NY
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY
1-2 pm CCE Tioga, Owego
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

February 6, 2020
8:30am Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Waterloo, NY

2020 Hemp Producer's Conference
February 6, 2020
9 am - 3 pm
Binghamton, NY
NYS Beef Winter Conference
February 7 - February 9, 2020
Syracuse, NY
The pressures and influences from outside our industry are so varied and dangerous that no individual cattle producer - large or small - can possibly handle them alone. But working together, we can make a difference!
Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County Feb. 7th
February 7, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ovid, NY

2020 Corn Day

February 11, 2020
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Dairy Managers Discussion Group - Session II **CANCELLED**
February 12, 2020
Noon lunch, meeting 1 - 3pm
Homer, NY
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Oakfield, NY

1-4 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Homer, NY
1-4pm
Grazing Dairy Discussion Group
February 14, 2020
12:00-2:00pm
Canton, NY
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 18th
February 18, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY

**CANCELLED**2020 Winter Update - Steuben County
February 18, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Hornell, NY

Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
February 19, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY

Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Warsaw, NY

1-2 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity, Homer, NY
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY
1-2 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity, Owego, NY
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY
1-2 pm
Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County Feb. 20th
February 20, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY

Connecting The Dots: Linking Dollars to Dairy Grazing Decisions
February 25, 2020
11am-3pm
Tully, NY

Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Cooperstown
February 25 - March 3, 2020
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
2020 Winter Update - Cattaraugus County
February 25, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Ellicottville, NY

On-Farm Transition Cow Support w/ Alltech (Spanish & English)
February 26, 2020
11-3pm
Homer, NY

CANCELLED - Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mt. Morris, NY
February 26, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY

CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Morrisville
February 26 - March 4, 2020
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety - CANCELLED
February 27, 2020
1-4 pm
Homer, NY
1-4 pm
CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Ballston Spa
February 27 - March 5, 2020
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
The Basics of Making Great Hay
February 29, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY

Upcoming Events
Tioga County Pasture Walk
July 24, 2025
Owego, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, CCE South Central Dairy and Field Crops Team, and Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District for a pasture walk!
This year, we will be visiting an organic dairy farm.
Cortland County Pasture Walk
July 28, 2025
Cortland, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, CCE South Central Dairy and Field Crops Team, and NE NatGLC for a twilight pasture walk at Ironwood Grazing Co with Mike Quinlin!
Farmer Mike will highlight his efforts at custom grazing cow/calf pairs and utilizing the herds grazing effect to improve land. You'll get to see mob grazing techniques to control knapweed and goldenrod, witness clipping versus grazing comparisons, see pasture residual and recovery rates, judge soil health & animal performance metrics and learn what tools (grazing chart, pasture infrastructure and resources) are being used on the farm. Throw in some impromptu demos, manure quality vetting, personal experiences from guests and ice-cream, and you have a meeting not to be missed.
Topics: Renovating pasture, leasing ground & custom grazing animals
Free to register; Registration optional, but encouraged!
Tompkins County Pasture Walk
August 14, 2025
Ithaca, NY
Topics:
- Watering systems & composting pad, Soil & Water Conservation District
- Grazing small ruminants, Jess Waltemyer, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK
Free to register; Registration optional, but encouraged!
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
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!
Follow us on Facebook
The team updates our facebook page frequently - follow us to be updated on our events, see some fun videos and get local area updates!facebook.com/SCNYDairyandFieldCropsTeam
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