Beginning a Livestock Farm Series
There are many aspects to consider when starting a livestock farm, such as what to sell, how to sell it, and recordkeeping. Cornell Cooperative Extension's Specialists Nancy Glazier and Joan Sinclair Petzen are offering a beginning farmer educational series via Zoom.
Event Details
Date
February 24, 2021
March 10, 2021
Time
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location
Virtually via Zoom
Cost
Cost - per person or farm couple : $20.00
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field CropsNancy Glazier
585-315-7746
email Nancy Glazier
The first two sessions will cover:
- Resource Assessment
- Business Planning
- Basic Bookkeeping
- Budgeting
Time will be available each evening for questions and answers. The series is geared towards livestock production with the goal to provide each farm the right tools to get started. With sufficient interest, follow-up sessions will be held biweekly.
Pre-Registration is Required.
A Zoom link will be sent out February 22 with resource materials to prepare for the first session.
New to using Zoom?
Here is a short video on How to Join a Zoom Meeting for the First Time- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E
This video shows you how to locate and use the chat box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK80ovbnvj
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
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