Events - month view
earlier monthsFebruary 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.
April 2016
Precision Agriculture Day
April 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
- Have you mastered Precision Agriculture technology and want to take it to the next level?
- Are you mystified by this advanced technology, but are ready to start learning?
- Are you a student looking for different and exciting career options?
- Join an international consultant and local experts as we discuss Precision Agricultural technology an how it impacts you!
Hoof Health Solutions Course - Western Region Class
April 19 - April 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
This course will focus on lameness detection and treating lame cows. Training your team to identify and treat lame cows is of utmost importance for animal welfare!
CANCELED Footbath Treatment - Western Region
April 19, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
Discussion will focus on options for footbath treatments and will be targeted for farm owners/managers. Led by Chip Hendrickson
CLASS FULL Hoof Health Solutions Course - Eastern Region Class
April 21 - April 22, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newark, NY
This course will focus on lameness detection and treating lame cows. Training your team to identify and treat lame cows is of utmost importance for animal welfare!
Footbath Treatment - Eastern Region
April 21, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Discussion will focus on options for footbath treatments and will be targeted for farm owners/managers. Led by Chip Hendrickson
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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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