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earlier monthsDecember 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.
January 2020
Dairy Day
January 3 - January 24, 2020
10-3pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
January 3rd - Bruston-Moira Legion
January 22nd - Lowville Elks
January 24th - Watertown Elks
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Ballston Spa location
January 7, 2020
5-7 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cobleskill location
January 8, 2020
5-7 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 8, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Please join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crop Team for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, so bring your picture ID. Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.
**CANCELLED**Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cooperstown location
January 9, 2020
5-7 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 9, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Please join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field CropsTeam for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, so bring your picture ID. Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County
January 13, 2020
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
**CANCELLED** Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert in Fonda
January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County
January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County
January 15, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers
January 15 - February 5, 2020
10am-12pm on January 15, 22, 29 & February 5
Cortland, NY
This is a beginner level class is for farm bookkeepers who want to improve financial record keeping, figure out whether QuickBooks software is a good fit for their business, or enhance their QuickBooks skills. In this 4-part series, you will learn how to set up and use QuickBooks from the ground up.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties
January 16, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
*CANCELLED* Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Portland
January 16, 2020
10:30am - 12pm
Portland, NY
Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with SWNYDLFC, and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor (DOL) to learn more about the new Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act and how it will affect your farm business.
*CANCELLED* Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Ellicottville
January 16, 2020
2:30pm - 4pm
Ellicottville, NY
Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with SWNYDLFC, and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor (DOL) to learn more about the new Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act and how it will affect your farm business.
2020 Hemp Session
January 16, 2020
9am - 2:15pm
Syracuse, NY
Hemp Session at the Empire State Producers Expo!
Dairy Managers Discussion Group - Session I
January 16, 2020
Noon lunch, meeting 1 - 3pm
Homer, NY
The Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group will host
Dr Julio Giordano from Cornell University, who will discuss Reproductive Strategies and associated program costs
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County
January 17, 2020
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County
January 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
24th Annual North Country Crop Congress
January 21, 2020
10:30am - 3pm
Canton, NY
Agenda:
HERBICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
Mike Hunter, Cornell University Cooperative ExtensionSOIL 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
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County in conjunction with the Southwestern NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team will be hosting the Southern Tier Crop Congress in Belfast, NY from 9 am to 2:30 pm. This meeting will feature recent updates in field crop and forage production as we look into the 2020 growing season.
Modern On-Farm Preparedness (All Sessions)
January 23 - February 27, 2020
1-2 pm Webinars, 1-4 pm On farm
Six sessions created to help farms prepare for modern situations
- Jan 23: Urgent Situations (Cuyler Fire Department) *this session cancelled*
- Jan 30: F.A.R.M 4.0 Update (live webinar, 2 locations Homer and Owego)
- Feb 6: Activists (live webinar 2 locations Homer and Owego)
- Feb 13: Social Media (Homer)
- Feb 20: Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity (live webinar, 2 locations Homer and Owego)
- Feb 27: On Farm Safety - Prevention, Prevention, Prevention (on-farm, E-Z Acres, Homer) *this session cancelled*
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations
January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Perry, NY
Preparedness for Urgent Situations. Be Prepared for a fire, weather emergency or barn damage. Learn from NYCAMH and the local fire department how to prepare for the unexpected.
On-Farm, 1-4 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations - CANCELLED
January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Truxton, NY
CANCELLED - Preparedness for Urgent Situations. Be Prepared for a fire, weather emergency or barn damage.
1-4 pm, Cuyler Fire Department
*CANCELLED* Farm Labor Law Info Sessions - Hornell
January 23, 2020
11am - 12:30pm
Hornel, NY
Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with SWNYDLFC, and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor (DOL) to learn more about the new Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act and how it will affect your farm business.
NY Corn & Soybean Winter Expo
January 23, 2020
8:00am - 3:00pm
Liverpool, NY
The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association invites you to join us on Thursday, January 23, 2020 for our Winter Expo in Syracuse, New York.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER-ZACH JOHNSON, MILLENNIAL FARMER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER-ZACH JOHNSON, MILLENNIAL FARMER
Winter Crop Meeting
January 24, 2020
Registration & Tradeshow: 9am Presentations: 10 am - 3:15 pm
Ithaca, NY
The Winter Crop Meeting features Current and Emerging Crop Production Topics
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Cooperstown
January 27, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Norwich
January 28, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Norwich, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Morrisville
January 29, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
Hemp Workshop St. Lawrence County(Madrid)
January 29, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Madrid, NY
Topics:
- 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
The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.
Live Webinar, 1-2pm,
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update, Homer, NY
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY
The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.
Live Webinar, 1-2pm, Farm Credit East, Homer
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update, Owego, NY
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY
The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.
Live Webinar, 1-2pm, CCE Tioga, Owego
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Fonda
January 30, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Fonda, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
2019 Hemp Workshop - Lowville
January 30, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lowville, NY
Topics:
- 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
Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.
The Basics of Making Great Hay
January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.
Modern On-Farm Preparedness Program
January 30 - February 27, 2020
Times will vary.
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
Webinars can be accessed at the local site or signed in anywhere from a mobile device or computer.
Six consecutive Thursday afternoons: January 23 - February 27. Attend all sessions or individual sessions. 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:
CCE Jefferson Office, 203 N Hamilton St, Watertown,NY
Miner Institute Conference Room, 1034 Miner Farm Road, Chazy, NY
QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers
January 31 - February 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Hands on classes for learning and using QuickBooks for farming operations. Save accounting and bookkeeping time (and money).
Spring Manure Handling and Safety Meeting
January 31, 2020
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Cortland, NY
This meeting is to help train farm and Ag service business employees to do their jobs safely and to help them meet the standards that concern them. Safe equipment and truck operation, responsible manure handling and application, and personal safety practices will be covered.
Fee will be $10/person at the door and covers lunch. Online registration is available or contact Donette Griffith to register; dg576@cornell.edu or call 607-391-2662.
February 2020
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 4th
February 4, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.
Soybean & Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 5, 2020
8:30a.m Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Batavia, NY
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congress to be held at the Quality Inn & Suites, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Batavia, NY
This session will address several aspects of dealing with activists, including good hiring practices, available resources for support, and a plan of who to contact if something happens on your farm. Learn how to talk about videos taken on other farms and how to prepare your employees for these events
1-2 pm
1-2 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Homer, NY
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY
This session will address several aspects of dealing with activists, including good hiring practices, available resources for support, and a plan of who to contact if something happens on your farm. Learn how to talk about videos taken on other farms and how to prepare your employees for these events
1-2 pm Farm Credit East, Homer
1-2 pm Farm Credit East, Homer
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness, Owego, NY
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY
This session will address several aspects of dealing with activists, including good hiring practices, available resources for support, and a plan of who to contact if something happens on your farm. Learn how to talk about videos taken on other farms and how to prepare your employees for these events
1-2 pm CCE Tioga, Owego
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
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congress to be held at the Quality Inn, 2468 Route 414, Waterloo NY.
2020 Hemp Producer's Conference
February 6, 2020
9 am - 3 pm
Binghamton, NY
Cost of Conference is $30 per person and includes lunch. A scholarship for veterans is available. To register click here
NYS Beef Winter Conference
February 7 - February 9, 2020
Syracuse, NY
The NYBPA is a group of beef producers dedicated to working together for the improvement of the beef industry. Never before in the history of the cattle industry has it been more important for you to stand up and be counted as a member of the New York Beef Producers' Association.
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!
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
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 7th, March 3rd and April 3rd.
2020 Corn Day
February 11, 2020
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
CNYDLFC Annual Corn Day 2020
Dairy Managers Discussion Group - Session II **CANCELLED**
February 12, 2020
Noon lunch, meeting 1 - 3pm
Homer, NY
The Cortland Area Dairy Managers Discussion Group will host:
Dr Richard Stup from Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development.
Discussion around Farms' Responses to Ag Labor Laws
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Oakfield, NY
How to respond to negative comments on farm pages. Resources to tap into and people you can call for effective responses.
1-4 pm
1-4 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Homer, NY
How to respond to negative comments on farm pages. Resources to tap into and people you can call for effective responses.
1-4pm
1-4pm
Farm Credit East, Homer
Grazing Dairy Discussion Group
February 14, 2020
12:00-2:00pm
Canton, NY
RSVP with Casey Havekes at cdh238@cornell.edu or Betsy Hodge at bmf9@cornell.edu or call the office at 315-379-9192 ext. 227
Cost is $5.00 for Lunch
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 18th
February 18, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.
**CANCELLED**2020 Winter Update - Steuben County
February 18, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Hornell, NY
Meet the newly formed team consisting of four specialists working in the areas of Farm Business Management, Field Crops, Dairy, and Livestock as they present timely and helpful information for your farm business!
Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
February 19, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY
AMS daily task efficiency is the topic for this discussion group meeting, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, and AMS maintenance.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Warsaw, NY
Do you have a plan in place if there is a disease outbreak on the farm? Dr Melanie Hemenway, State Veterinarian, will provide concrete steps to deal with disease outbreaks and make biosecurity recommendations for prevention.
1-2 pm
1-2 pm
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity, Homer, NY
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Homer, NY
Do you have a plan in place if there is a disease outbreak on the farm? Dr Melanie Hemenway, State Veterinarian, will provide concrete steps to deal with disease outbreaks and make biosecurity recommendations for prevention.
1-2 pm
1-2 pm
Farm Credit East, Homer
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity, Owego, NY
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Owego, NY
Do you have a plan in place if there is a disease outbreak on the farm? Dr Melanie Hemenway, State Veterinarian, will provide concrete steps to deal with disease outbreaks and make biosecurity recommendations for prevention.
1-2 pm
1-2 pm
CCE Tioga, Owego
Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County Feb. 20th
February 20, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 20, March 6, and March 27, 2020.
Connecting The Dots: Linking Dollars to Dairy Grazing Decisions
February 25, 2020
11am-3pm
Tully, NY
Join us for a conversation about how to plan and manage your grazing system to achieve the results that you want! Madison County Grazing Specialist and veteran grazier Troy Bishop, aka The Grass Whisperer, will be on hand to facilitate a discussion around grazing approaches and planning tools.
Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Cooperstown
February 25 - March 3, 2020
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.
2020 Winter Update - Cattaraugus County
February 25, 2020
9:30am - 1:30pm
Ellicottville, NY
Meet the newly formed team consisting of four specialists working in the areas of Farm Business Management, Field Crops, Dairy, and Livestock as they present timely and helpful information for your farm business!
On-Farm Transition Cow Support w/ Alltech (Spanish & English)
February 26, 2020
11-3pm
Homer, NY
Alltech's On-Farm Support Specialist, Jorge Delgado will be leading discussion around Transition Cow Care and the Maternity Pen. Both Spanish and English speaking employees and owners are invited to attend!
This is great opportunity to come together over a meal to troubleshoot problems on-farm, and bridge gaps between owners and employees, including language barriers!
CANCELLED - Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mt. Morris, NY
February 26, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY
EVENT CANCELLED - Will be Rescheduled at a Later Date.
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.
CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Morrisville
February 26 - March 4, 2020
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety - CANCELLED
February 27, 2020
1-4 pm
Homer, NY
Accidents happen, but this session will focus on prevention and also address accident response.
1-4 pm
1-4 pm
E-Z Acres, Homer, NY
CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Ballston Spa
February 27 - March 5, 2020
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.
The Basics of Making Great Hay
February 29, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.
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Upcoming Events
North American Manure Expo
July 17 - July 18, 2024 : North American Manure Expo
Auburn, NY
Save the Date for the North American Manure Expo
Professionalism in Nutrient Management - www.manureexpo.com
Sundaes on the Farm
July 21, 2024
Spencer, NY
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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
Dairy Acceleration Program Funds Available
Funds available for the
- organization of financial records/benchmarking up to $1,000
- continued business planning (for farms awarded in a previous year) up to $2,500
- business planning up to $5,000
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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ProDairy Forage Management
Are you prepared to change your routine this spring?By: Joe Lawrence, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY and Ron Kuck, Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team
While spring tasks vary by farm, there are many "rites of spring," and they are often completed in a fairly rigid sequence. Depending on the farm, these often include fixing fence, spreading manure, planting new seedings, planting corn and harvesting first cutting, and are often performed in this order.
We are optimistic that the upcoming turn in weather will allow these task to be accomplished in a timely manner, but at this point it is time to ask yourself: Are you willing to change your spring routine?
In addition to adverse weather it is no secret that everyone is facing extremely tight economic times, and dealing with forage inventories of poor digestibility forages from 2017. This combination of factors makes it more critical than ever to be ready to tackle the task that will have the most impact on your business at the proper time.
Recent reference articles on dealing with tough times:
• Key Opportunities to Optimize 2018 Crop Production Efficiency
• Resources for Dealing with Spring Weather Delays
First Cutting
The number one focus should be on timely harvest of first cutting.
• Park the corn planter when a field of first cutting is ready for harvest.
o Monitoring 1st cut harvest timing
• Approach harvest by the acre, not by the field. Be ready to skip over a field that has passed its optimum harvest stage.
o Dynamic Harvest Schedules
• Strategically plan feed storage to best utilize forage inventories for the right group of animals.
o Strategic Forage Storage Planning
o When More is Better
Corn Planting
The window for planting for silage is generally wider than for grain, which is why first cutting can and should take priority over corn planting. However, in the event of extreme delays in planting corn, performance will diminish with late plantings. If corn planting progresses into late May or early June, begin to consider alternative options for those acres. Previous research from Cornell and Penn State suggest a 0.5 to 1 ton/acre per week decline in silage yield for planting after mid to late May.
Multi-Tasking
First and foremost during a time of year that can be very busy and stressful, taking every precaution to keep your team safe is critical.
The idea of fitting all of this work into a condensed time period, and still getting key tasks completed before critical deadlines can seem impossible, but year after year many find unique ways to get it all done. Consider working with neighbors, custom operators or renting equipment to accomplish these key tasks on time.
If you currently utilize custom operators, now is a good time to set up a time to meet with them and make sure you are on the same page to get tasks accomplished in the time-frame needed. Make sure that your expectations and goals are clearly defined. They will also be under stress to fit their work into a condensed period and meet their customers' expectations, so defining expectations and pre-planning how to most efficiently get the work accomplished when the custom operator arrives can go a long way to increase the chances for success.
While spring tasks vary by farm, there are many "rites of spring," and they are often completed in a fairly rigid sequence. Depending on the farm, these often include fixing fence, spreading manure, planting new seedings, planting corn and harvesting first cutting, and are often performed in this order.
We are optimistic that the upcoming turn in weather will allow these task to be accomplished in a timely manner, but at this point it is time to ask yourself: Are you willing to change your spring routine?
In addition to adverse weather it is no secret that everyone is facing extremely tight economic times, and dealing with forage inventories of poor digestibility forages from 2017. This combination of factors makes it more critical than ever to be ready to tackle the task that will have the most impact on your business at the proper time.
Recent reference articles on dealing with tough times:
• Key Opportunities to Optimize 2018 Crop Production Efficiency
• Resources for Dealing with Spring Weather Delays
First Cutting
The number one focus should be on timely harvest of first cutting.
• Park the corn planter when a field of first cutting is ready for harvest.
o Monitoring 1st cut harvest timing
• Approach harvest by the acre, not by the field. Be ready to skip over a field that has passed its optimum harvest stage.
o Dynamic Harvest Schedules
• Strategically plan feed storage to best utilize forage inventories for the right group of animals.
o Strategic Forage Storage Planning
o When More is Better
Corn Planting
The window for planting for silage is generally wider than for grain, which is why first cutting can and should take priority over corn planting. However, in the event of extreme delays in planting corn, performance will diminish with late plantings. If corn planting progresses into late May or early June, begin to consider alternative options for those acres. Previous research from Cornell and Penn State suggest a 0.5 to 1 ton/acre per week decline in silage yield for planting after mid to late May.
Multi-Tasking
First and foremost during a time of year that can be very busy and stressful, taking every precaution to keep your team safe is critical.
The idea of fitting all of this work into a condensed time period, and still getting key tasks completed before critical deadlines can seem impossible, but year after year many find unique ways to get it all done. Consider working with neighbors, custom operators or renting equipment to accomplish these key tasks on time.
If you currently utilize custom operators, now is a good time to set up a time to meet with them and make sure you are on the same page to get tasks accomplished in the time-frame needed. Make sure that your expectations and goals are clearly defined. They will also be under stress to fit their work into a condensed period and meet their customers' expectations, so defining expectations and pre-planning how to most efficiently get the work accomplished when the custom operator arrives can go a long way to increase the chances for success.
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