Events - month view
earlier monthsMarch 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
May 2017
Artisan Cheeses of Western New York
May 17, 2017
6:30pm - 9:00pm
East Aurora, NY
Western New York is producing some of the most interesting and most thoughtfully created artisan cheeses in the state. Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Processing Specialist (and Harvest NY team member) Carl Moody will give an overview of the cheese making process and share what artisan cheesemakers are doing in the region as well as samples of some of their best work.
Successful Reproductive Management Forum - Ontario Location
May 19, 2017
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
A few of the leading reproductive herds in the Northeast will share how they achieve outstanding reproductive reslults through a roundtable discussion. Key takeaways will include how adherence to protocols and overall consistency lead to reproductive success.
Successful Reproductive Management Forum - Wyoming Location
May 20, 2017
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
A few of the leading reproductive herds in the Northeast will share how they achieve outstanding reproductive reslults through a roundtable discussion. Key takeaways will include how adherence to protocols and overall consistency lead to reproductive success.
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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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