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January 2021
2021 Virtual Corn Congress

January 6 - January 7, 2021
10:00am to Noon
Virtually via Zoom

Registration is now closed.
Precision Agriculture Workshop VIRTUAL Series
January 21, 2021
February 4, 2021
February 18, 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtually via Zoom

Farmers and anyone interested in learning more about precision agriculture and how it can be implemented on the farm is invited to attend a three part virtual series.
Topics will begin with an introduction to precision agriculture and why any producer of an agricultural product should be interested in precision agriculture.
Critical Calf Care: Urgent Decision Making for Dairy Calf Health
January 5, 2021
January 12, 2021
January 19, 2021
January 26, 2021
February 2, 2021
February 9, 2021
February 16, 2021
12:30pm EST
Zoom

Join us VIRTUALLY for a 7 week series on critical calf care topics! This series will be offered every Tuesday starting January 5, 2021 at 12:30pm EST.
February 2021
2021 Virtual Soybean and Small Grains Congress

February 10 - February 11, 2021
10:00am to Noon
Virtually via Zoom

Registration is Now Closed.
Critical Calf Care: Urgent Decision Making for Dairy Calf Health
January 5, 2021
January 12, 2021
January 19, 2021
January 26, 2021
February 2, 2021
February 9, 2021
February 16, 2021
12:30pm EST
Zoom

Join us VIRTUALLY for a 7 week series on critical calf care topics! This series will be offered every Tuesday starting January 5, 2021 at 12:30pm EST.
Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
February 17, 2021 : Fostering Employee Engagement in a Multi-Cultural Workforce- Dairy Manager Discussion Group
12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Virtually via Zoom.

Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
Calling Dairy Managers and Dairy Owners in the NWNY and SCNY region!
This FREE program will be held virtually, over Zoom, so you can participate from the comfort of your own home or office. These group meetings will give managers a chance to network with each other and experts while discussing some of the industry's newest topics and pressing issues.
Precision Agriculture Workshop VIRTUAL Series
January 21, 2021
February 4, 2021
February 18, 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtually via Zoom

Farmers and anyone interested in learning more about precision agriculture and how it can be implemented on the farm is invited to attend a three part virtual series.
Topics will begin with an introduction to precision agriculture and why any producer of an agricultural product should be interested in precision agriculture.
Beginning a Livestock Farm Series
February 24, 2021
March 10, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtually via Zoom

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.
Dairy Forward Grant Webinar on 2/24/21
February 24, 2021
Noon - 12:30pm
Zoom

This FREE program will be offered via Zoom and will include a call-in option. If you're interested in receiving program information, but are unable to attend "live", please register to receive a recording of the webinar and application materials.
Seventh Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School (ONLINE)
February 18, 2021
February 25, 2021
February 18, 2021 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 noon & 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, February 25, 2021- 11:00 AM - 12:00 noon & 1:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Virtually via Zoom
The Seventh Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School will feature expert speakers on grain storage management and a panel of progressive farmers sharing expertise on grain storage, handling grain for seed, and packaging grains for retail.
March 2021
Beginning a Livestock Farm Series
February 24, 2021
March 10, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtually via Zoom

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.
Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
March 10, 2021 : Employee Handbooks: What's Important & How to Start- Dairy Manager Discussion Group
1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Virtually via Zoom.

Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
Calling Dairy Managers and Dairy Owners in the NWNY and SCNY region!
This FREE program will be held virtually, over Zoom, so you can participate from the comfort of your own home or office. These group meetings will give managers a chance to network with each other and experts while discussing some of the industry's newest topics and pressing issues.
Virtual Forage Congress 2021
March 11, 2021
10:00am - 12:15pm
Zoom

Pre-Registration is Now Open for the 2021 Virtual Forage Congress!
Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
March 17, 2021 : NY Dairy x Beef Calves Survey Results & InFocus Program Updats -Dairy Managers Discussion Group
12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Virtually via Zoom.

Dairy Manager Discussion Group Winter Series
Calling Dairy Managers and Dairy Owners in the NWNY and SCNY region!
This FREE program will be held virtually, over Zoom, so you can participate from the comfort of your own home or office. These group meetings will give managers a chance to network with each other and experts while discussing some of the industry's newest topics and pressing issues.
DEC Pre-Exam Training - CCE Orleans Co.
March 22, 2021
March 24, 2021
March 29, 2021
March 31, 2021
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Via Zoom
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension & NYS DEC are proud to offer a Pre-Exam Training and Test to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator.
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard from the NWNY Team and Janet van Zoeren of the Lake Ontario Fruit Program will review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the Pesticide Applicator exam. This is not a 30-hour course. No DEC recertification credits.
DEC Pre-Exam Training - CCE Wayne Co.
March 22, 2021
March 24, 2021
March 29, 2021
March 31, 2021
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Via Zoom
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Extension & NYS DEC are proud to offer a Pre-Exam Training and Test to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator.
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard from the NWNY Team and Janet van Zoeren of the Lake Ontario Fruit Program will review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the Pesticide Applicator exam. This is not a 30-hour course. No DEC recertification credits.
DEC Pre-Exam Training - CCE Wyoming Co.
March 22, 2021
March 24, 2021
March 29, 2021
March 31, 2021
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Via Zoom
Wyoming County Cornell Cooperative Extension & NYS DEC are proud to offer a Pre-Exam Training and Test to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator.
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard from the NWNY Team and Janet van Zoeren of the Lake Ontario Fruit Program will review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the Pesticide Applicator exam. This is not a 30-hour course. No DEC recertification credits.
Upcoming Events
Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
May 31, 2025 : Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
Warsaw, NY
Learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification.
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