Events - month view
earlier monthsJanuary 2016
Animal Well-Being: Session 1
January 13, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar on cattle housing and handling, cow comfort, animal welfare and communicating positive messages about cattle welfare.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 13, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 14, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
2016 National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
January 16 - March 26, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This course will qualify youth ages 14 & 15 years of age to be certified to operate farm equipment for hire. The course is scheduled to run Saturdays, beginning in January 2016 and running through March 2016.
Animal Well-Being: Session 2
January 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Webinar on cattle housing and handling, cow comfort, animal welfare and communicating positive messages about cattle welfare.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will make the programs possible in Canandaigua, Albion and Warsaw.
February 2016
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 3, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
February 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 1
February 17, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 1: The Food Armor Program
The objective of the Food Armor program is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit them.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
The objective of the Food Armor program is to identify potential hazards and to identify critical control points to limit them.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Livestock Marketing Discussion: Identifying Your Customer
February 18, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
The Finger Lakes is home to many livestock operations that serve a wide range of customers locally. Livestock producers interested in learning how to better identify customers are invited to attend Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Ontario County's workshop.
Antibiotic Stewardship - Reducing the Risks of Residue on the Dairy, Session 2
February 24, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Statewide and regional experts will detail regulatory guidelines for antibiotic use, the new Veterinary Feed Directive, residue scenarios, bob calf challenges, microbial resistance and antibiotic risk assessment on February 24.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Internet broadcasting and webinar technology will link meeting sites across WNY. Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Canandaigua, Albion, and Warsaw.
Precision Ag Decision-Making Program
February 25, 2016
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Syracuse, NY
Really want to harness precision ag technology for profit? Then don't miss the "Precision Ag: Decision-making for a profitable future" program. That's the theme driving a fast-moving afternoon seminar on Thursday, February 25, at the 2016 New York Farm Show.
March 2016
Winter Dairy Management - Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
March 2, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
In a low milk price environment, preventing disruptions in the most important period of a cow's productive life - the transition phase - is a wise way to help weather the storm.
Pork Producer Informational Meeting
March 4, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Pork producers interested in learning more about a potential new market opportunity are invited to attend a Pork Producer Workshop.
Producing Quality Beef: Adding Value to Feeder Cattle
March 10, 2016
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY
Prevention is key to beef herd health. Amy Cornwell, with Zoetis will talk about vaccines to consider in the development of an effective cow/calf operation and pre-conditioning (weaning) health program. Mike Baker, Cornell University Beef Cattle Extension Specialist will review Feeder Calf marketing pools and New York feeding trials to assess health and nutrition programs conducted this past fall. Lynn Bliven and Nancy Glazier will provide an update of where we are with feeder calf pools in WNY.
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Upcoming Events
Pasture Walk at C&H Farms of WNY, LLC
August 26, 2025
Akron, NY
C&H Farms is new to grazing beef cows. Come out to view, discuss, and learn what is working and what needs some adjusting.
Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course en Espanol
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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