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March 2024

Program Sponsorship for "Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program"

March 1, 2024

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program.

Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series - March

March 5, 2024
March 12, 2024

12:00pm-1:00pm EST
online

Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series - March

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. 

Whole-Farm Webinar Series

January 9, 2024
January 16, 2024
January 23, 2024
January 30, 2024
February 6, 2024
February 13, 2024
February 20, 2024
February 27, 2024
March 5, 2024
March 12, 2024

12pm - 1pm
Online Webinar

Whole-Farm Webinar Series

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...

Northeast Dairy Management Conference

March 6 - March 7, 2024
Varies each day
Doubletree by Hilton
East Syracuse, NY

Northeast Dairy Management Conference

The upcoming conference will center around the theme of Embracing Opportunities for a Viable Future. The sessions will be focused on strategies that can be utilized to initiate progress, invoke enthusiasm, and develop new leadership strategies to tackle challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in their respective fields, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into the latest topics and developments in the dairy industry. The conference will provide a platform for attendees to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions to the challenges that lie ahead.

DEC License CORE Training Series (RANDOLPH)

February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024

8:30am - 11:30am
Town of Randolph Community Room
Randolph, NY

DEC License CORE Training Series (RANDOLPH)

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series

This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 8:30am - 11:30am

Location: Town of Randolph Community Room - 72 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772

DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)

February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024

1:15pm - 4:15pm
CCE Allegany County
Belmont, NY

DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series

This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 1:15pm - 4:15pm

Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County in Belmont, NY

2024 Spring Safety Meeting with Dairy Support Services

March 8, 2024
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
CNY Farm Supply
Cortland, NY

This meeting is targeted at both experienced and new farm workers who are operating trucks and ag equipment while applying manure and harvesting crops. 

Grasstravaganza 2024: PLANT GRAZE - Growing Resilient Grazing Systems

March 9, 2024
8am-4:30pm
SUNY Morrisville (Student Activity Building)
Morrisville, NY

Grasstravaganza 2024: PLANT GRAZE - Growing Resilient Grazing Systems

This one-day conference will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to make grazing on your farm resilient and profitable now and for generations to come.

"Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program"

March 11 - March 12, 2024
9:30am - 3pm
March 11th, Butterville Farms

Dates and locations:

March 11 - Butterville Farms, 11279 County Rd 75, Adams, NY 13605

March 12 - Beller Farms, 10300 NY 126, Castorland, NY

Time: 9:30am-3pm

Language: English or Spanish

Cost: $15 per person

2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series

January 8, 2024
January 22, 2024
January 29, 2024
February 12, 2024
February 19, 2024
March 11, 2024
March 25, 2024

Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Free webinar series

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Staffing your Agritourism Operation

March 12, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Staffing your Agritourism Operation

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!

2024 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series

January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024
March 12, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 14, 2024
June 11, 2024
July 9, 2024
August 13, 2024
September 10, 2024
October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024

Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.

Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Broome County

March 13, 2024
10 am - 3 pm
Broome County: Glezen Farms
Lisle, NY

Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. This one-day program will be offered in four different regions across the state, in up to 8 separate locations on different dates. Topics covered will include stockmanship, calf care, non-ambulatory animals, euthanasia, and fitness for transport. Offered in both Spanish and English. Limited to 32 total people per site.


 

Value-Added Dairy Tour

March 13 - March 14, 2024
This will be an overnight trip. Depart from Batavia at 8:30am, and return at 9pm on Thursday.
Various locations throughout ENY with multiple WNY pickup points

Value-Added Dairy Tour

Register now for our March 2024 Value-Added Dairy Tour! We'll be visiting 6+ locations to learn more about on-farm processing and value added products. 

Value-Added Dairy Processing Tour

March 13 - March 14, 2024
This will be an overnight trip. Depart from Batavia at 8:30am to Eastern NY, and return to Batavia at 9pm the following day.
Departing from Batavia, NY to mulitple locations in Eastern NY

Value-Added Dairy Processing Tour

Farmers from Western NY, register now for our March 2024 Value-Added Dairy Processing Tour! We'll be traveling overnight and visiting 6+ locations to learn more about on-farm dairy processing and value-added products.

Please contact Margaret Quaassdorff at maq27@cornell.edu or 585-405-2567 with any questions or concerns.


Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Cayuyga County

March 14, 2024
10 am - 3 pm
Cayuga County: Green Hill Dairy
Scipio Center, NY

Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Cayuyga County

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to offer a sponsorship opportunity for our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. This one-day program will be offered in four different regions across the state, in up to 8 separate locations on different dates. Topics covered will include stockmanship, calf care, non-ambulatory animals, euthanasia, and fitness for transport. Offered in both Spanish and English. Limited to 32 total people per site.


 

Dairy Greenhouse Gas Webinars

March 15, 2024
March 22, 2024

Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Join for two webinars on dairy greenhouse gas (GHG) sponsored by Northeast Dairy Producers Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension,  PRO-DAIRY, and NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

FARM Dairy Animal Care Training

March 15, 2024 : FARM Dairy Animal Care Training - Cobleskill
9:30am - 3pm
SUNY Cobleskill, CEST Building
Cobleskill, NY

English / Spanish program.  Morning Refreshments & Lunch will be provided.

Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training- Albion, NY

March 18, 2024 : Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training- Albion, NY
9:30am-3:00pm
Orleans Poverty Hill Dairy
Albion, NY

Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training- Albion, NY

CCE Regional Dairy Specialists and PRO-Dairy have teamed together to bring interactive, hands-on workshops focusing on the five trainings required annually by FARM 4.0.  These topics include: calf care, stockmanship, euthanasia, fitness for transport and non-ambulatory cattle management.  We will also provide an update on FARM 5.0 requirements, which become active July 1, 2024.


Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (SPANISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY

March 19, 2024 : Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (SPANISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY
9:30am-3:00pm
Lake Country Holsteins
Stanley, NY

Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (SPANISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY

CCE Regional Dairy Specialists and PRO-Dairy have teamed together to bring interactive, hands-on workshops focusing on the five trainings required annually by FARM 4.0.  These topics include: calf care, stockmanship, euthanasia, fitness for transport and non-ambulatory cattle management.  We will also provide an update on FARM 5.0 requirements, which become active July 1, 2024.

Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (ENGLISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY

March 19, 2024
9:30am-3:00pm
Lake Country Holsteins
Stanley, NY

Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (ENGLISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY

CCE Regional Dairy Specialists and PRO-Dairy have teamed together to bring interactive, hands-on workshops focusing on the five trainings required annually by FARM 4.0.  These topics include: calf care, stockmanship, euthanasia, fitness for transport and non-ambulatory cattle management.  We will also provide an update on FARM 5.0 requirements, which become active July 1, 2024.

"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC

March 20, 2024 : Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC
Randolph, NY

"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. 

This one-day program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on farm, and it will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program.  

All materials and lunch are included.


Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow

March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 5, 2024
April 12, 2024

Various Locations

For Small Ruminants.  Eight locations & times to choose from.  $5 per sample, by appointment.

Baskets to Pallets Virtual Event

March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024

10am - 2pm
Zoom

Are you looking to diversify sales beyond the farmers' market, CSA, and farm stand? Food hubs, grocery stores, restaurants and cooperatives are looking for your products to meet growing consumer demand for local and sustainably produced food. However, successful business with wholesale buyers requires planning and preparation.  Two-day event. 

"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at Alfred State

March 21, 2024 : Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Alfred State College Farm
Alfred Station, NY

"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at Alfred State

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. 

This one-day program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on farm, and it will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program.  

All materials and lunch are included.


FARM Dairy Animal Care Training

March 22, 2024 : FARM Dairy Animal Care Training - Morrisville
9:30am - 3pm
SUNY Morrisville Dairy Complex
Morrisville, NY

English / Spanish program.  Lunch will be provided.

NY Pork Producers 2024 Annual Meeting

March 23, 2024
8am
The Lux Hotel
Waterloo, NY

NY Pork Producers 2024 Annual Meeting

Pork Producers interested in current swine production and youth interested in swine showmanship are invited and encouraged to attend.

Pre-registration is encouraged by March 9th. 

Everyone who pre-registers will be eligible for the door prizes. 

Yates County 2024 Crop Congress

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 27, 2024 : Yates County 2024 Crop Congress
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Benton Firehouse
Penn Yan, NY

Yates County 2024 Crop Congress

To Register: Call the CCE-Yates County office at 315-536-5123 or contact Caroline Hunt at cb239@cornell.edu .  

Cost: $5 per person (pay at the event) 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Manure Storage Cover & Flare Farm Tour

March 27, 2024 : Manure Storage Cover & Flare Farm Tour
1:00pm-3:00pm EST
Stein Farms
LeRoy, NY

Manure Storage Cover & Flare Farm Tour

Join us for a farm tour focused on Manure Storage Cover & Flare systems. No registration required.

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

March 27, 2024 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Johnstown Location
10am - 3:30pm
Fulton-Montgomery Community College - Allen House event room
Johnstown, NY

Lunch will be provided

Manure Storage Cover and Flare Farm Tour

March 28, 2024
1 pm - 3 pm
Fessenden Dairy
King Ferry, NY

Manure Storage Cover and Flare Farm Tour

See different covered storage designs. 

Speak with an experienced farm operator. 

Discuss design changes, performance, maintenance, cost, and funding opportunities

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 7 Release

March 28, 2024
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 7 Release

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 7

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

March 29, 2024 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Earlville Location
10am - 3:30pm
Poolville Community Center
Earlville, NY

Lunch will be provided.

April 2024

Navigating HPAI in Cattle: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know

April 1, 2024
3pm-4pm
Webinar

Navigating HPAI in Cattle: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know

Join NMPF and the National Dairy FARM Program for a webinar discussing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle, offering the most up-to-date information on the rapidly evolving animal health issue. The session will include updates from USDA about their investigation, as well as an on-the-ground report from a field veterinarian working with affected cows. The session will also explore the virus's transmission, the significance of reporting infected animals, and identification and treatment protocols. Practical strategies to safeguard the health of dairy cattle via biosecurity measures will also be discussed.

Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024

April 3, 2024 : Dairy Day 2024 (Otesaga)
10am - 3pm
Otesaga Resort
Cooperstown, NY

Dairy Day at the Otesaga.  Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.

DEC License CORE Training Series (RANDOLPH)

February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024

8:30am - 11:30am
Town of Randolph Community Room
Randolph, NY

DEC License CORE Training Series (RANDOLPH)

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series

This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 8:30am - 11:30am

Location: Town of Randolph Community Room - 72 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772

DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)

February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024

1:15pm - 4:15pm
CCE Allegany County
Belmont, NY

DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series

This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 1:15pm - 4:15pm

Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County in Belmont, NY

Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024

April 4, 2024 : Dairy Day 2024 (CCE Saratoga)
10am - 3pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY

Dairy Day at CCE Saratoga County.  Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.

Hiring Asylees Into Agriculture and Food Manufacturing Jobs

April 5, 2024
11am - Noon
Zoom

Free Webinar held in collaboration with Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, Cornell Small Farms, and Dairy Foods Extension

Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow

March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 5, 2024
April 12, 2024

Various Locations

For Small Ruminants.  Eight locations & times to choose from.  $5 per sample, by appointment.

Fertilizer Training Program

April 5, 2024 : Fertilizer Training Program
9am - 2:30pm
Hotel Canandaigua Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Canandaigua, NY

Fertilizer Training Program

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Working with your Local Tourism Office

April 9, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Working with your Local Tourism Office

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!


2024 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series

January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024
March 12, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 14, 2024
June 11, 2024
July 9, 2024
August 13, 2024
September 10, 2024
October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024

Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.

Livestock Grazing for Beginners

April 11, 2024
6:30pm - 8pm
4-H Training Center
Lockport, NY

$10 registration 

Hosted by CCE Niagara

Register Here

DEC Pesticide Applicator Review Session

April 12, 2024
10 am - 12 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County
Belmont, NY

DEC Pesticide Applicator Review Session

Are you interested in becoming a certified pesticide applicator? There is a pre-exam review scheduled for April 12th in Belmont, NY!

DEC Pesticide Applicator Examination

April 17, 2024
9 am Start Time
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County
Belmont, NY

DEC Pesticide Applicator Examination

Are you interested in becoming a certified applicator? There is a DEC exam being hosted on April 17th in Belmont, NY!

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Program for Meat & Poultry Processing

April 17 - April 18, 2024
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

The Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program (CAMRP) will offer a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Program for Meat and Poultry Processors at the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY. The course is taught by Penn State University instructors Martin Bucknavage, Senior Extension Program Specialist, and Jonathan Campbell, Associate Professor and Extension Meat Specialist. The training course covers the fundamentals of HACCP for meat and poultry processing operations. It provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP plan.

The course is recommended for plant management, HACCP coordinators, quality assurance/control personnel, sanitation management, line supervisors, and line operators employed by meat and poultry processing plants. The course is certified by the International HACCP Alliance and meets USDA requirements for HACCP training.

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 8 Release

April 25, 2024
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 8 Release

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 8

May 2024

Meat Your Farmer 2024

May 2, 2024 : Meat Your Farmer 2024
5pm - 8pm
The Powerhouse at the Roycroft Campus
East Aurora, NY

Meat Your Farmer 2024

This event brings together livestock farmers and the community to learn about local bulk meat sales and to taste recipes created for NYS schools, featuring meats from local farms. We are currently looking for farmers to participate in the event!

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan

May 14, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan

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!


2024 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series

January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024
March 12, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 14, 2024
June 11, 2024
July 9, 2024
August 13, 2024
September 10, 2024
October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024

Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 9 Release

May 23, 2024
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 9 Release

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 9


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Fertilizer Training Program

April 5, 2024 : Fertilizer Training Program
Canandaigua, NY

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED

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Livestock Grazing for Beginners

April 11, 2024
Lockport, NY

$10 registration 

Hosted by CCE Niagara

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Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 8 Release

April 25, 2024

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 8

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