Events - month view
earlier monthsJanuary 2018
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 10, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner! We have two exceptional speakers this year.
Dr. Julian Smith, PhD, President of CZO Agronomics. LLC.
Jim Hershey, President, PA No-Till Alliance
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 11, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner! We have two exceptional speakers this year.
Dr. Julian Smith, PhD, President of CZO Agronomics, LLC.
Jim Hershey, President, PA No-Till Alliance
Succession & Estate Planning Kickoff Seminar
January 24, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Batavia, NY
We encourage farm owner managers and potential entrants to the business to participate inthis seminar for an introduction to important concepts in succession and estate planning.
A series of workshops to help participants clarify their goals, identify a planning team to assist in achieving retirement, succession or estate planning oags and learn skills for communicating your ideas to your heirs or successors will be offered following his seminar.
New York Learning Circles - Conservation Values - Your Land is Your Legacy
January 25, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mount Morris, NY
More than one million women now own or manage farmland across America with many of these women inheriting their land from their spouse or parents. Research shows that women landowners can benefit from learning about conservation practices from other women landowners and conservation professionals. To reach the growing number of women landowners interested in conservation, American Farmland Trust, along with Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team & Ohio's Wood Soil & Water Conservation District, have joined together to offer a number of different opportunities to share information and learn more about preserving their land long into the future.
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
February 2018
2018 Cow Comfort Conference, "The Latest Research in Cow Comfort"
February 6 - February 7, 2018
Liverpool, NY
Along with help from partners and sponsors, the Cornell Cooperative Extension North Country Regional Ag Team and the South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team are hosing the 2018 Cow Comfort Conference - "The Latest in Cow Comfort". The 2nd annual installment of this conference will highlight the importance of maximizing cow comfort while showcasing the latest research and industry findings. The conference is open to anybody, and last year's attendees included a variety of producers, allied industry, extension, and students.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 7, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner! We have two exceptional speakers this year.
Dustin Lewis, PhD, District Manager, BASF Crop Protection
Dustin Lewis, PhD, District Manager, BASF Crop Protection
Adam Gaspar, PhD, Field Agronomist, DuPont Pioneer
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
February 8, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
he Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner! We have two exceptional speakers this year.
Dustin Lewis, PhD, District Manager, BASF Crop Protection
Adam Gaspar, PhD, Field Agronomist, DuPont Pioneer
Dustin Lewis, PhD, District Manager, BASF Crop Protection
Adam Gaspar, PhD, Field Agronomist, DuPont Pioneer
NY Pork Producers - Annual Meeting
February 10, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Corfu, NY
Producers of all ages involved in pork production are invited and encouraged to attend the NY Pork Producers annual meeting.
Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Warsaw Location
February 12 - March 12, 2018
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop series to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Riga Location
February 12 - March 12, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Churchville, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop series to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Sustainable Agricultural Lease Workshop
February 15, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Join Steven A. Walker, Esq. of Scolaro, Fetter, Grizanti, and McGough, P.C., Agricultural Services Division, for a discussion of sustainable agricultural leases. Come learn how farmers and landowners can work together to develop a lease. Meeting both of their goals for profitability and sustainability.
New York Learning Circles - Conservation & Farmland Leasing: Talking with Your Farmer
February 15, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mount Morris, NY
More than one million women now own or manage farmland across America with many of these women inheriting their land from their spouse or parents. Research shows that women landowners can benefit from learning about conservation practices from other women landowners and conservation professionals. To reach the growing number of women landowners interested in conservation, American Farmland Trust, along with Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team & Ohio's Wood Soil & Water Conservation District, have joined together to offer a number of different opportunities to share information and learn more about preserving their land long into the future.
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
Adding New Cuts to Your Freezer Trade
February 21, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Retired USDA meat marketing specialist Steve Olson will be demonstrating some of the newly developed beef cuts. These cuts can add value to your direct marketing/freezer trade sales!
Forage Congress
February 28, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY
In response to producer requests and feedback from our first Forage Congress in 2017, the NWNY Team is proud to host our second Forage Congress. This conference will bring together the topics of dynamic harvest schedule, farm forage requirements, and critical management zones for yield stability, nutrient conservation, best crop selection and economics in a one day venue. Great speakers, valuable take home messages!
CCA credits will be available.
CCA credits will be available.
March 2018
Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Ontario Location
March 1 - March 15, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop series to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
CANCELLED **** Getting Started with Grazing **** CANCELLED
March 7, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newark, NY
Are you looking to start a rotational grazing on your farm? Do you run out of pasture in the summer and need advice on how to overcome that? This workshop will help you take your grazing operation to the next level.
Profitable Meat Marketing
March 13, 2018
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Join Ag. Marketing Specialist Matt LeRoux at a Profitable Meat Marketing workshop to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs?including your TIME?and bringing in a profit.
*** CLASS FULL *** Herd Manager Training - 2 Day Program, Day 1
March 16, 2018
9:30am - 3:00 pm
Phelps, NY
The Herd Manager Training is a 2 day program held one week apart from each other. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk through and discussion.
Who should attend: Those who work directly with cows or train people that do.
This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits.
Who should attend: Those who work directly with cows or train people that do.
This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits.
Meat & Greet Farmer & Chef Fair
March 17, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Geneva, NY
The Meat & Greet Farmer and Chef Fair is your chance to connect with customers. Open to all kinds of Finger Lakes livestock farms with all kinds of species and cuts. Bring your marketing material and be eager to talk about their products. Regional chefs will provide local meat cooking demonstrations with meat from farms in attendance - and free tasting samples! The cost is $25 per farm.
This event is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available in HWS Medbery Lot adjacent to Pulteney Street.
*** CLASS FULL *** Herd Manager Training - 2 Day Program, Day 2
March 23, 2018
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Oakfield, NY
The Herd Manager Training is a 2 day program held one week apart from each other. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk through and discussion.
Who should attend: Those who work directly with cows or train people that do.
This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits.
Who should attend: Those who work directly with cows or train people that do.
This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits.
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Upcoming Events
2026 Forage Congress
March 12, 2026
Nunda, NY
Due to the unprecedented winter storm that recently impacted travel conditions across the region and U.S., combined with extreme cold temperatures and associated safety concerns, Forage Congress was postponed out of an abundance of caution. This decision was made with the safety of our participants, speakers, staff, and venue partners as the highest priority.
We are pleased to officially announce that Forage Congress has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, and will be held at The Nunda Ranch as originally planned.
Address: 2278-NY 436, Nunda, New York 14517
Sponsorship opportunities, vendor participation, and event registration are now open. We are excited to reconvene this important educational program and look forward to welcoming producers, industry partners, and speakers for a full day of applied, research-based forage systems programming.
From Dry to Fresh: Transition Cow Management Training
March 12, 2026
Albion, NY
This is a 1-day hands-on training in transition cow management offered in English and Spanish.
TENTATIVE- 2026 Dairy Feeder School - November 2026
November 11 - November 12, 2026
Dates are TENTATIVE for 2026! More Details to Come!
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
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