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earlier monthsFebruary 2017
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 8, 2017
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 9, 2017
10:00 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.
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
For your convenience, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County has made arrangements with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) to provide the required yearly respirator training for pesticide applicators along with the required respirator test fitting. The cost is $25.00 per person and will be invoiced by NYCAMH after the event for payment. If you will be purchasing a respirator, filters, or cartridges, you will need to pay for them the day of the event with cash or check made payable to NYCAMH.
Farm Transfer & Management Conference
February 15 - February 16, 2017
East Syracuse, NY
Farm Transfer & Management Conference: Risk Management in New York Agriculture in an Age of Uncertainty
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.
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
Sites and speakers from around the state will be connected via the internet.
Manure Forum - Jordan Hall Location
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Geneva, NY
Sites and speakers from around the state will be connected via the internet.
Forage Congress
February 28, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY
Forage Congress is a new addition to the team's conferences. Topics were developed with input from our advisory committees.
CCA credits will be available.
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
Concurrent classes taught for decision makers & key milking staff.
CAFO Roadshow
March 3, 2017
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
New York Farm Bureau and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association will host a CAFO Roadshow in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell PRO-DAIRY.
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.
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
The Winter Dairy Management 2017 program will focus on keeping cows on their feet and free from lameness. The program will address preventing hoof problems, how and why to identify lameness issues as quickly as possible and humane considerations for culling, moving and transporting cattle.
Pesticide Applictor Pre-Exam Training & Test
March 14 - March 15, 2017
7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Class
Newark, NY
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard & Tess Grasswitz will review core concepts and commodity specific items in prepartaton for exam.
Cow Comfort Conference
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Liverpool, NY
Along with help from partners and sponsors, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Northern NY Regional Ag Program has organized the 2017 Cow Comfort Conference - "Working with what you have and looking towards the future". The focus of the conference will be on the importance of maximizing cow comfort through facility design.
VFD Regulations - What Does It Mean for Livestock Owners & Beekeepers
March 28, 2017
6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
If you want to learn more about the VFD, Veterinarian Feed Directive, and how it might affect you and home treatments of your livestock, plan to attend this information session.
NYS Livestock Summit - Montour Falls Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Montour Falls, NY
Calling experienced livestock producers: We know you face tremendous challenges to grow your business. What are the undeveloped opportunities and how can we collectively address them?
NYS Livestock Summit - Warsaw Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
Calling experienced livestock producers: We know you face tremendous challenges to grow your business. What are the undeveloped opportunities and how can we collectively address them?
Getting Started in Agritourism Workshop, Creating a Destination Farm
March 30, 2017
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Rochester, NY
Cornell Extensions of Monroe and Tompkins County proudly invites farmers, food entrepreneurs, horse-farm owners, and other Agribusiness operators to attend the Agritourism workshop.
April 2017
Q & A with FDA and others on VFD
April 5, 2017
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Here is your chance to ask the FDA and other major stakeholders about VFD.
Cattle Artificial Insemination Training
April 7 - April 8, 2017
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Shortsville, NY
NOTICE: For registration please call: Cathy Wallace at 585-343-3040 x138
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Upcoming Events
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Seneca County
September 15, 2026
Romulus, NY
Bring a sample of corn stalks from each field you anticipate harvesting for corn silage to receive whole plant dry matter value, estimated harvest date range, and information on best management practices for the 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Wyoming County
November 11, 2026
Perry, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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.
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Ontario County
November 13, 2026
Clifton Springs, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Join the CCE 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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