2026 NWNY Dairy Day
Event Details
Date
February 5, 2026
Time
9:30am - 2:30pm
Location
The Chalet at East Hill Creamery
346 Main Street South
Perry, NY 14530
Cost
At The Door Price
Registration : $45.00
Registration : $45.00
(addl attendee $45.00 ea.)
Host
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field CropsMargaret Quaassdorff
585-405-2567
email Margaret Quaassdorff
NWNY Dairy Day 2026
The NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team will be holding its 4th Annual "Dairy Day" on February 5, 2026 from 9:30am to 2:30pm at The Chalet at East Hill Creamery in Perry, NY.
We will be bringing the latest in dairy research and hot topics affecting the industry to you with this in-person, 1-day conference.
Registration begins at 9:30am, program begins at 10am.
Cost: $45 per person
Topics and Speakers
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Literacy for Dairy
Speaker TBA; Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture
CCE NWNY Research and Project Update
Margaret Quaassdorff, MS; CCE NWNY Team
Dairy Calf and Heifer Nutrition
Dr. Marcos Marcondes; William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
Panel: Practical AI Use on Dairies
featuring Dairy Producers and Industry Experts
More details coming soon!
Pre-registration is highly encouraged and includes lunch provided by Old Souls Catering.
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
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