Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Enrollment

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Stockmanship & Stewardship




Event Details

Date

October 25 - October 26, 2024

Location

Erie County Fairgrounds
Hamburg, NY

Host

Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops



Elevate Your Beef and Dairy Operations

Join us for a dynamic event tailored for beef and dairy producers in New York and surrounding states. Explore various informative topics, such as carcass quality, grazing management, consumer insights, and more, designed to elevate your operations and boost profitability.

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Event Highlights:

  • Beef on Dairy Opportunities: Discover the potential benefits of incorporating beef genetics into your dairy operations, creating additional revenue streams and improving carcass quality. Learn about market trends, breeding strategies, and value-added opportunities that can enhance profitability for both beef and dairy producers.
  • Cattle Handling Demonstrations: Led by internationally renowned experts Curt Pate and Ron Gill, our cattle handling demonstrations will provide invaluable insights into effective stockmanship techniques, enhancing animal welfare and productivity on your farm. Grazing Workshop: Join Sarah Flack, a grazing expert, to explore rotational grazing techniques, pasture management, and soil health improvement practices tailored to beef and dairy producers' unique needs in the Northeast.
  • Consumer Insights Workshop: Gain valuable insights into consumer perceptions of animal welfare and how they influence purchasing decisions. Explore how the BQA program aligns with consumer expectations, offering solutions to their concerns and strengthening trust in beef and dairy products.
  • BQA Transportation Opportunity: Participate in a unique opportunity to learn about Beef Quality Assurance Transportation. Walk around a truck and trailer to learn pre-trip procedures, ensuring the safety and comfort of livestock during transit.

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with experts, fellow producers, and stakeholders and take your beef and dairy operations to new heights. Register now to secure your spot at this exciting event!




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Upcoming Events

Pasture Walk at C&H Farms of WNY, LLC

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October 14 - October 15, 2025

Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in Spanish in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!

Inaugural New York State Agritourism Conference

November 10 - November 11, 2025
Saratoga Springs, NY

SAVE THE DATE!  Inaugural NEW YORK STATE AGRITOURISM CONFERENCE presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team

Announcements

We're Hiring: Area Dairy Management Specialist

To apply:

Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30185).

Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025.

For more information, please contact Peter Landre at ptl2@cornell.edu. Additional information about the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team can be found at https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/.

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