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November 2016

Charcuterie

November 4, 2016
6:30pm-8:00pm
Canton, NY

Meat and Cheese boards just in time for the holidays!

Poultry Processing Workshop

November 5, 2016
9:00am-12:00pm
Canton, NY

2016 Calf Conference

November 7 - November 14, 2016
10am - 3pm
Burrville, NY

2016 Calf Conference

Dairy Skills Training: Calf Management 2 Day Workshop

November 8 - November 15, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dairy Skills Training: Calf Management 2 Day Workshop
This workshop is a 2 day event at 2 different locations. 

First Class: November 8 at: Mulligan Farms, 5403 Barber Road, Avon

Second Class: November 15 at: Lamb Farms, 6880 Albion Road, Oakfield

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 151: Woodland Mushroom Cultivation

November 8 - December 13, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 151: Woodland Mushroom Cultivation
Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits, including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. With a bit of practice, mushrooms can be easily grown in the woods on many products that can be the surplus of healthy forest management.

This course trains new and experienced farmers in the background, techniques, and economics of farm scale woodland mushroom production. Students will learn the basic biology of mushrooms, cultivation techniques for shiitake, oyster, lions mane, and stropharia mushrooms, proper conditions for fruiting, management needs, and harvesting and marketing mushrooms.

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 122: Berry Production

November 8 - December 16, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 122: Berry Production
If you're exploring the idea of adding berries and bramble fruits to your farm, this course will help you consider all the aspects of this decision, from varieties and site selection all the way through profit potential and marketing.

2016 Calf Management Workshop ~ Norwich/Cincinnatus

November 9 - November 16, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Norwich, NY

The CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon. 

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 201: Effective Marketing for the Busy Farmer

November 9 - December 14, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 201: Effective Marketing for the Busy Farmer
Most of us go into farming with the thought of making some - or all - of our
livelihood through the sale of what we make or grow. As you grow your operation to provide more of your family's income, having a carefully planned marketing strategy becomes more critical.

Completion of this online course will enable you to better understand how to price your products, position yourself in the "buy local", direct sales or wholesale marketplace, and understand low-cost "guerrilla" marketing tactics to get the best bang for your buck and make your farm operation financially sustainable. If you complete the activities in this course, you will possess a marketing plan to guide decisions for which market channels to enter, branding and crisis management plans and pricing guidelines for your farm products.

Conventional Parlors vs Robots

November 9, 2016
7-9pm
Canton, NY

Conventional Parlors vs Robots
A workshop on how to evaluate your options.

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 231: Improved Grazing Management

November 9 - November 14, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 231: Improved Grazing Management
Grazing is more than simply turning livestock out onto a green "warehouse"
and hoping for the best. With sound grazing management, you can reduce your workload, keep your animals happier and healthier, and improve the overall productivity and profitability of your farm. Well-managed grazing systems also provide greater environmental benefits and enhance habitat for many wildlife species.

In this course, you'll learn the key concepts of successful grazing operations that can be adapted and successfully implemented on your own farm. The course focus will be on grazing ruminant livestock, but most of the information will be relevant to non-ruminant animals as well.

Calf Management Workshops- Session I

November 9 - November 16, 2016
9:30 Registration, Program 10 am - 3 pm

The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions later this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon. 

2016 Calf Management Workshop ~ Tully/DeRuyter

November 10 - November 17, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tully, NY

The CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon. 

Cornell Small Farms Programs: BF 110: Soil Health

November 10 - November 22, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cornell Small Farms Programs: BF 110: Soil Health
The health and productivity of the soil forms the basis for any farm's success, profitability, and ecological sustainability. Successful farmers need to develop a holistic approach to preserving and building soil health and fertility. Stewardship of the soil is arguably the most important job of any farmer or gardener.

Calf Management Workshops- Session II

November 10 - November 17, 2016
9:30 Registration, Program 10 am - 3 pm

The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions later this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon. 

2016 Feed Dealer Seminar

November 14, 2016
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY

2016 Feed Dealer Seminar

Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules & Best Practices

November 15, 2016
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elba, NY

Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules & Best Practices
Why should I attend?

A stable, well-trained workforce is the lifeblood of agriculture. The Agriculture
Workforce Development Council (AWDC) was formed to raise awareness of on-going labor issues and to bring resources to farm operators so they can adopt best practices. Even well managed operations can struggle with understanding and filtering the multitude of legal and regulatory requirements associated with all aspects of managing a workforce.

2016 Feed Dealers Seminar

November 17, 2016
6-9pm
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. 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 for many years with an additional Vermont location held during the past several years in collaboration with the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance.

SPEAKERS
• Tom Overton, Ph.D., Professor of Dairy Management and Director, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
• Joe Lawrence, M.S., Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University

TOPICS
• Forage quality and digestibility - What we can and can't influence in the field
• Feeding strategies based upon forage quality and availability
• Cornell Corn Silage Hybrid Trials - A new look
• Agronomic and feeding strategies for winter forage crop

Registration begins at 5:30pm, buffet dinner at 6pm with program concluding at 9pm.  Registration is $35. Please pre-register by November 10th.  

Register on-line or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu.  Contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 with any questions.

Feed Dealer's Meeting

November 18, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Feed Dealer's Meeting
Tis the season for the annual Feed Dealer's Meeting for industry personnel and area producers.

December 2016

Calf & Heifer Congress - 2016 "Laying the Foundation for Top Herd Performance"

December 7 - December 8, 2016
East Syracuse, NY

Calf & Heifer Congress - 2016 "Laying the Foundation for Top Herd Performance"
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An annual conference designed for anyone with interest in dairy replacements. A blend of producers, researchers and industry specialists speaking on genomics, calving intervention, immune system development, vaccination strategies, record keeping, antibiotic selection and expected results, effectiveness of antibiotics by age and health status, the upcoming Veterinary Feed Directive, Salmonella dublin, milk biofilms and cleaning, tools for managing respiratory disease, inspiring employees, what top farms look like and goals for feeding older heifers.

Profitable Meat Marketing! Penn Yan Location

December 8, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY

Profitable Meat Marketing! Penn Yan Location
The workshop will focus on helping farmers learn effective marketing strategies in order to increase profit. The Meat Price Calculator will also be introduced.

BQA in a Day

December 10, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ovid, NY

BQA in a Day
Topics include care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products vaccines.

The Academy for Dairy Executives - Beaver Hollow Inn & Conference Center

December 13 - December 14, 2016
Java Center, NY

The Academy for Dairy Executives - Beaver Hollow Inn & Conference Center
The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.

Profitable Meat Marketing! Warsaw Location

December 15, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Profitable Meat Marketing! Warsaw Location
The workshop will focus on helping farmers learn effective marketing strategies in order to increase profit. The Meat Price Calculator will also be introduced.

Winter Crop Meeting 2017

Event Offers DEC Credits

December 19, 2016
9 am trade show. Program 10:15-3:15
Ithaca, NY

This year's program features: Who Put Those Genes in My Food? Facts and Myths about Genetically Engineered. Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell An Agronomy Buffet. Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans, Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn Silage Traits. Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading. Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY

Soil Health Workshop

Event Offers DEC Credits

December 21, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Elba, NY

Soil Biology and it's Impact on Soil Health with Dr. Janice Thies. Making Cover Crops Pay with Steve Groff. Strategies for Terminating Cover Crops with Steve Groff. Cover Crop Calculator with Paul Salon. Farmer Panel: Local results from this unusual (terrible) drought year.

DEC Pesticide credits (4)  & CCA credits (3.5) available.

January 2017

2017 NYCO Winter Meetings

January 10, 2017
10:00am - 2:00pm
Geneva, NY

The popularity of the NYCO winter meetings has grown from a gathering of six organic grain producers in the Martens Farms' farmhouse kitchen in 1994 to Jordan Hall in Geneva. Last year we had more than 300 farmers attending the 3 meetings.

To continue the tradition, the Winter NYCO meetings will be held in Jordan Hall, Geneva Experimental Station. They will be held January 10th, February 14th and March 13th. This years topics will include the use of Alternative Forages, Expanding to Poultry and Nutrient Balancing.

There is no cost or need to register to attend the meetings, which start promptly at 10:00am. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass at the potluck lunch. The New York Crop Insurance Education Team and Cornell Cooperative Extension provide support for these meetings. There will be a brief description of how Crop Insurance can benefit organic farmers at each of the meetings. 

For more information contact Fay Benson at 607-391-2669 or at afb3@cornell.edu

Quality Milk Program

January 11, 2017
10-3pm
Malone, NY

Guest Speakers:
Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Canton NY
Rick Watters, PhD, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Warsaw NY

Corn Congress - Batavia Location

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 11, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

Corn Congress - Batavia Location
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.

Organic Discussion Meetings

January 11 - January 6, 2017
11:30am - 2:00pm
Candor, NY

Fay Benson & Abbie Teeter will host 3 lunch meetings on January 11th, January 31st, and February 22nd to bring farmers together to discuss their successes and challenges this past year.

In organic production there hasn't been as much research on farming practices so farmers rely on sharing their experience with each other to improve their businesses.

During the first meeting, the participants will choose from recorded videos to watch over a lunch of soup and sandwiches with a discussion to follow. We hope this discussion will set the topics for subsequent meetings.

All meetings will be 11:30am to 2:00pmThere will be a light lunch at each meeting. Participants are asked to bring $5 to cover lunch. Please register by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu

Quality Milk Program

January 12, 2017
10-3pm
Lowville, NY

Guest Speakers:
Jessica Scillieri Smith, DVM, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Canton NY
Rick Watters, PhD, Senior Extension Associate, Quality Milk Production Services, Warsaw NY

Corn Congress - Waterloo Location

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 12, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.

Strategizing for the Future: The Future of Milk Markets and How to Develop an Economic Plan

January 12, 2017
11 am - 2 pm
Cortland, NY

Calling all Dairy Managers in the South Central NY Region!!
This includes: Cortland, Tompkins, Tioga, Chemung, Broome and Onondaga Counties!!
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team now covers six counties, so we are looking to expand our Dairy Manager Discussion Group to two separate geographical groups, aimed at Second Generation/Young Managers (25-45 years old). Come to this kickoff meeting to decide which location you'll want to be a part of, topics for discussion in the coming months, and hear timely information via webinar from two well-known speakers in the dairy industry.
Speakers (via Webinar)
Dr. Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University
Jason Karzses, Cornell ProDairy Program


Organic Discussion Meetings

January 12, 2017
11:30am - 2:00pm
LaFayette, NY

Fay Benson & Abbie Teeter will host 3 lunch meetings on January 12th, February 2nd, and February 23rd to bring farmers together to discuss their successes and challenges this past year.

In organic production there hasn't been as much research on farming practices so farmers rely on sharing their experience with each other to improve their businesses.

During the first meeting, the participants will choose from recorded videos to watch over a lunch of soup and sandwiches with a discussion to follow. We hope this discussion will set the topics for subsequent meetings.

All meetings will be 11:30am to 2:00pmThere will be a light lunch at each meeting. Participants are asked to bring $5 to cover lunch. Please register by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu

Strategizing for the Future of the Dairy Industry

January 12, 2017
11am - 2pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Calling all dairy farmers....If you milk 20 or 2000 cows, you have to plan for the future.

Dairy Girl Network CNY Peer Group Meeting

January 17, 2017
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Binghamton, NY

We will have speaker Beth Meyer with American Dairy Association and Dairy Council leading discussion around "Communicating Your Own Farm Story to Others". Since we are still in the infancy of building our group, all "dairy girls" - Women who are involved in any aspect of dairy - are welcome to come! Feel free to bring a dairy girl - friend to the meeting. If you need to bring little ones, it's perfectly ok!
Please bring a dish to pass to the meeting as we'll share a potluck-style meal. The following link will allow you to post what you'll be bringing.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z3KxPLg5ZGF0JG3fRWWOhFhm_oaPz_TO2rKF0ADwG5U/edit?usp=sharing
Please follow our team's facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SCNYDairyandFieldCropsTeam/ where we post the events related to local Dairy Girl Network meetings! The event can be found here. Please feel free to share the flyer!!

Winter Dairy Management 2017

January 19, 2017
Richfield Springs, NY

Don't Be Lame - Winter Dairy Management 2017

2017 Winter Crop Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 20, 2017
9:00am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Ithaca, NY

Topics & Speakers
  • Genetically Engineered Crops: Top-Notch Designer Genes or the Gene(ie) that got out of the Bottle Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell 
  • An Agronomy Buffet: Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer 
  • Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn SilageTraits Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY
  • Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway
  • Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
Date: Friday, January 20, 2017
Time: 9am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Where: Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY  14850
Cost: $30 Includes Lunch

Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu

2017 Winter Crop Meeting-Vendor

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 20, 2017
9:00am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Ithaca, NY

We invite you to join us at this event to represent your business at our tradeshow. Booth rental which includes an 8 ft table space is $110 and includes lunch for 1 participant. Additional registrants from your business can be included for an additional $30. The meeting opens with time for the trade-show from 9 until 10:15 and again during the lunch break scheduled for 60 minutes. 

Topics & Speakers
  • Genetically Engineered Crops: Top-Notch Designer Genes or the Gene(ie) that got out of the Bottle Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell 
  • An Agronomy Buffet: Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer 
  • Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn SilageTraits Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY
  • Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway
  • Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
Date: Friday, January 20, 2017
Time: 9am Registration & Trade Show, 10:15am-3pm Program
Where: Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY  14850
Cost: $110 Includes Lunch, $30/Additional Attendee

Register online or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Herkimer County

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 23, 2017
1-3 pm
Little Falls, NY

Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 24, 2017
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY

Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 25, 2017
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY

Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 26, 2017
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY

Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

Producer Appreciation Luncheon & Area Ag Agency Fair

January 26, 2017
11 am - 2 pm
Dryden, NY

Together, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Farm Service Agency are hosting a Farmer Appreciation Luncheon and Area Ag Agency Fair on Thursday, January 26th, 2017 from 11 am - 2 pm at the Dryden Firehall. This will be an opportunity for producers from any walk of agriculture to get together over a meal. We will be offering them a whole array of agencies, cooperators and services to meet and discuss opportunities with. In addition, Dr Melanie Hemenway, NYSCHAP coordinator will be our keynote speaker, discussing the Veterinary Feed Directive and other timely topics. We view this as coming together of the agricultural community in Cortland and Tompkins Counties, and a win for both producers and agencies that service these farms.

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 27, 2017
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY

Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 30, 2017
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY

Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!

The Academy for Dairy Executives - Country Inn & Suites

January 31 - February 1, 2017
Mount Morris, NY

The Academy for Dairy Executives - Country Inn & Suites
The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.

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