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September 2014

Cortland Area Corn Silage Workshop and Bunk Mini-Lab

September 3, 2014
1-3pm
Cortland, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a Corn Silage Harvest Meeting and Bunk Mini-Lab for farmers in the Cortland area on September 3, 2014 from 1-3 pm. The meeting will focus on harvesting at the proper window, the stage of this year's crop, packing and chop length, and will also have discussion on BMR vs conventional corn varieties. The second part of the meeting will be hands-on at the bunk and participants will have the opportunity to assess bunk management, monitor bunk temperatures and proper processing of corn silage.  

Tioga County Area Corn Silage Workshop and Bunk Mini-Lab

September 5, 2014
1-3pm
Candor, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering a Corn Silage Harvest Meeting and Bunk Mini-Lab for farmers in the Tioga County area on September 5, 2014 from 1-3 pm. The meeting will focus on harvesting at the proper window, the stage of this year's crop, packing and chop length, and will also have discussion on BMR vs conventional corn varieties. The second part of the meeting will be hands-on at the bunk and participants will have the opportunity to assess bunk management, monitor bunk temperatures and proper processing of corn silage. The 2-hour meeting will be held at Aman's dairy farm at 56 Foote Crossing Road in Candor.

Artificial Insemination

September 9 - September 10, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Artificial Insemination
For cattle producers and their employees. Spanish Translations available.

PLUS....
Actual practice of Insemination Techniques!

Twilight Pasture Walk - Sweet Grass Meats Farm

September 10, 2014
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Naples, NY

Join us at Sweet Grass Meats for a tour of their beef and sheep grazing operation and to learn more about how they market grass-fed lamb, beef and pastured pork through an on-farm store and regional buyers club. Network with other graziers, and join in the discussions on multi-species grass-fed production.  

Horse Hay Workshop

September 10, 2014
6-8 pm
Ithaca, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a workshop for horse owners who purchase hay on September 10, 2014 from 6-8 pm. The workshop will review the basics of horse anatomy and guidelines for nutrition as well as factors for evaluating hay. Common grass and legume species that are harvested for hay will be reviewed. The 2-hour workshop will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County 4-H Acres, Kiwanis Hall, located at 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca. Attendees are encouraged to bring a flake of hay. The cost for the workshop is $10. Light refreshments will be available.  

Hands on Mozzarella-Making Class with Thomas Pinello

September 16, 2014
6-8pm
Cortland, 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. 

2014 Farm Bill Margin Protection Plan (MPP) Webinars

September 23, 2014
1-3 pm all locations, 7-9 pm Cortland

The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team will be hosting webinars to get producers familiarized with the 2014 Farm Bill's Margin Protection Plan for dairy. They will be at 4 locations from 1-3 pm:
4-H Building, Chemung County Fairgrounds, 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
CCE Tioga, 105 Main St, Owego
CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
CCE Cortland, 60 Central Ave, Cortland, also at 7-9 pm.

Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers Webinars

September 23, 2014
10am-noon, 1-3pm, 7-9pm

Cornell Cooperative Extension Central New York Dairy & Field Crops Team Sponsored Meetings Related to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers

Margin Protection Program for Dairy

September 23, 2014
varies by location

This is your opportunity to learn more about the USDA Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy. 

Thirteen times at eight different locations across the Northwest New York Region producers will have the opportunity to participate in a live webinar with nationally renowned milk marketing expert, Dr. Andrew Novakovic, from Cornell University, has been part of a National Program on Dairy Markets and Policy Team developing materials to assist farmer in understanding this new program and aid them in deciding how to participate.

Dairy Margin Protection Plan Meeting, Byrne Dairy Plant, Cortland

September 24, 2014
Noon - 3pm
Cortland, NY

Dairy Margin Protection Plan Meeting, Byrne Dairy Plant, Cortland
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team will be holding a informational meeting on the Dairy Margin Protection Plan (MPP) on September 24 at the new Byrne Dairy facility on Route 13 south of Cortland, NY. Producers who arrive by noon on the 24th will get a tour of the new plant, followed by a light lunch provide by Byrne Dairy.  Dairy Market Expert Andy Novakovic will be presenting at the meeting on MPP and will be available to answer questions on the new policy.  

Hands-on Mozzarella class with Thomas Pinello

September 30, 2014
6-8pm
Cortland, NY

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THIS IS A SECOND, IDENTICAL WORKSHOP TO THE ONE PRESENTED ON SEPT 16. 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.  

October 2014

2014 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium

October 3 - October 4, 2014
Fri 1 pm -5:30 pm, Sat 7:45 am - 6 pm
Harford and Ithaca, NY

The 2014 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium will be held on Friday afternoon 3 October at the Cornell University Ruminant Center near Harford, NY and Saturday 4 October in Morrison Hall at the Cornell University campus.

2014 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium

October 3 - October 4, 2014
Fri 1 pm-5:30 pm, Sat 7:45 am - 6 pm
Harford and Ithaca, NY

The 2014 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium will be held on Friday afternoon 3 October at the Cornell University Ruminant Center near Harford, NY and Saturday 4 October in Morrison Hall at the Cornell University campus.

BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop, Lyons

October 11, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lyons, NY

BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop, Lyons
Register early! Class size is limited!!


BQA Training, classroom portion, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop, Ovid

October 22, 2014
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ovid, NY

BQA Training, classroom portion, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop, Ovid
Register early! Class size is limited!!


BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop, Albion

October 25, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Albion, NY

BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop, Albion
Register early! Class size is limited!!


Income Tax Strategies for Agricultural Producers~Herkimer

October 27, 2014
11 am - 2:30 pm
Herkimer, NY

This workshop will be available on three days: 10/27/14 at the CCE Herkimer County office, 10/28/14 at the CCE Chenango County office and on 10/30/14 at the Winners Circle in Fonda. This link is for the Herkimer location. To register for the Norwich or Fonda locations, please use those links.

Calf Management - Dairy Skills Training

October 28 - November 8, 2014

Worried about respiratory issues or colostrum quality may be affecting your calf program? It's not to late to sign up for the Calf Management Course! Sessions to be held in Warsaw and Canandaigua.

Income Tax Strategies for Agricultural Producers~Norwich

October 28, 2014
11 am - 2:30 pm
Norwich, NY

This workshop will be available on three days: 10/27/14 at the CCE Herkimer County office, 10/28/14 at the CCE Chenango County office and on 10/30/14 at the Winners Circle in Fonda. This link is for the Norwich location. To register for the Herkimer or Fonda locations, please use those links.

Regional Calf Management Training Workshops Video Conference

October 28 - November 15, 2014
6:30pm - 9pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings, On Farm 10am - 3 pm Saturday Nov 15
Ithaca, NY

Cornell PRO-DAIRY is partnering with the Wyoming Dairy Institute and Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer regional calf management training programs. These programs will be offered statewide at six video conferencing sites from 6:30 to 9:00 pm October 28, October 30, November 4 and November 6. On-farm tour will be November 15th from 10-3 at McMahon's EZ Acres. Cost for the entire program is $50 per person. Register with the regional site. This program qualifies for Farm Service Agency Borrower Credits.

Program participants will also receive a $40 voucher toward the full day registration fee for the PRO-DAIRY Calf and Heifer Congress December 10 and 11 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center, Rochester, NY. Registration for the CNY location is limited to 10 participants.  

Calf Management Training - Ballston Spa

October 28 - November 13, 2014
6:30pm-9:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering a program this fall focusing on calf management and care. This program will be offered at two CCE locations and will be conducted via web conferencing. There will also be a farm tour and demonstration following the completion of the program. Locations for webinars include CCE Herkimer County and CCE Saratoga County. The on-farm tour will be in Fultonville.

Calf Management Training - Herkimer

October 28 - November 13, 2014
6:30pm-9:00pm
Herkimer, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering a program this fall focusing on calf management and care. This program will be offered at two CCE locations and will be conducted via web conferencing. There will also be a farm tour and demonstration following the completion of the program. Locations for webinars include CCE Herkimer County and CCE Saratoga County. The on-farm tour will be in Fultonville.

Cortland County Cooperative Extension Annual Meeting

October 29, 2014
6:30-8pm
Cortland, NY

Cortland County Cooperative Extension is holding its Annual Meeting Wednesday October 29th from 6:30-8pm in the County Office Building Auditorium.  Please come to learn more about all the things Extension does for the community, meet the staff and have some refreshments.  There is no cost for the meeting!  The Cortland County Dairy Princess will also be in attendance.  Come out and support Cortland County Cornell Cooperative Extension!

Income Tax Strategies for Agricultural Producers~Fonda

October 30, 2014
11 am - 2:30 pm
Fonda, NY

This workshop will be available on three days: 10/27/14 at the CCE Herkimer County office, 10/28/14 at the CCE Chenango County office and on 10/30/14 at the Winners Circle in Fonda. This link is for the Fonda location. To register for the Herkimer or Norwich locations, please use those links.

November 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

Event Offers DEC Credits

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.
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.

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Upcoming Events

Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Shtayburne Farm Creamery

May 16, 2024
Rock Stream, NY

Registration for this discussion group is required and limited.

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Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 9 Release

May 23, 2024

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 9

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Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats

June 15, 2024 : Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats
Albion, NY

Learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification. 

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