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February 2017
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location

February 8, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location

February 9, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Respirator Fit Test & Training
February 14 - February 16, 2017
There are 24 openings per day, 4 per hour starting at 8:00 am each day
Canandaigua, NY
Farm Transfer & Management Conference
February 15 - February 16, 2017
East Syracuse, NY

This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
Manure Forum - CCE Wyoming County
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Manure Forum - Jordan Hall Location
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Geneva, NY

Forage Congress
February 28, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY

CCA credits will be available.
March 2017
Milk Quality: Make it Pay!
March 2, 2017
9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

CAFO Roadshow
March 3, 2017
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
This series of four seminars across the state will highlight the changes in the recently released CAFO permits and help producers understand how to prepare for compliance and decide which permit is right for their farm. All farms must be covered by the new permit by July 24, 2017.
All CAFO-permitted farms are recommended to attend one of the informational sessions where you will have the opportunity to both learn about changes and ask questions directly to the people who developed the permit. Farms of all sizes, particularly those who may be seeking coverage under the permits in the near future, are also encouraged to attend.
Winter Dairy Management: Don't Be Lame!
March 7, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Pesticide Applictor Pre-Exam Training & Test
March 14 - March 15, 2017
7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Class
Newark, NY
Cow Comfort Conference
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Liverpool, NY

VFD Regulations - What Does It Mean for Livestock Owners & Beekeepers
March 28, 2017
6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
NYS Livestock Summit - Montour Falls Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Montour Falls, NY

NYS Livestock Summit - Warsaw Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Warsaw, NY

Getting Started in Agritourism Workshop, Creating a Destination Farm
March 30, 2017
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Rochester, NY

April 2017
Q & A with FDA and others on VFD
April 5, 2017
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Cattle Artificial Insemination Training
April 7 - April 8, 2017
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Shortsville, NY

Upcoming Events
Winter Tiestall Ventilation and Cow Comfort Workshop - Yates County
February 20, 2025
Penn Yan, NY
Come see a barn fogging demonstration to learn about proper barn ventilation and circulation as well as tips to manage poor ventilation and cold stress in cows and calves in winter. Ask questions and get advice for your own facility.
Presented by: Cornell Cooperative Extension NWNY Team and Cornell PRO-DAIRY
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March 4, 2025
Join Statewide Dairy Specialists and PRO-DAIRY every Tuesday at 12pm for an insightful webinar series discussing various aspects of dairy cattle culling management from economics to welfare.
2025 Yates County Crops Congress
February 26, 2025
Penn Yan, NY
Featured Topics:
New Corn Diseases to Watch For: Tar Spot and Corn Stunt
Cover Crops- results from Yates County research trials
Palmer amaranth and waterhemp weed management update
Developing an integrated approach to weed management on the farm
Bird flu updates for your dairy