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March 2018

Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Ontario Location

March 1 - March 15, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Ontario Location
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop series to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.

CANCELLED **** Getting Started with Grazing **** CANCELLED

March 7, 2018
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newark, NY

CANCELLED **** Getting Started with Grazing **** CANCELLED
Are you looking to start a rotational grazing on your farm? Do you run out of pasture in the summer and need advice on how to overcome that? This workshop will help you take your grazing operation to the next level.  

Profitable Meat Marketing

March 13, 2018
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Profitable Meat Marketing
Join Ag. Marketing Specialist Matt LeRoux at a Profitable Meat Marketing workshop to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs?including your TIME?and bringing in a profit. 

*** CLASS FULL *** Herd Manager Training - 2 Day Program, Day 1

March 16, 2018
9:30am - 3:00 pm
Phelps, NY

*** CLASS FULL *** Herd Manager Training - 2 Day Program, Day 1
The Herd Manager Training is a 2 day program held one week apart from each other. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk through and discussion.

Who should attend: Those who work directly with cows or train people that do.

This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits.

Meat & Greet Farmer & Chef Fair

March 17, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Geneva, NY

Meat & Greet Farmer & Chef Fair
The Meat & Greet Farmer and Chef Fair is your chance to connect with customers. Open to all kinds of Finger Lakes livestock farms with all kinds of species and cuts. Bring your marketing material and be eager to talk about their products. Regional chefs will provide local meat cooking demonstrations with meat from farms in attendance - and free tasting samples!  The cost is $25 per farm. 
This event is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available in HWS Medbery Lot adjacent to Pulteney Street.

*** CLASS FULL *** Herd Manager Training - 2 Day Program, Day 2

March 23, 2018
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Oakfield, NY

*** CLASS FULL *** Herd Manager Training - 2 Day Program, Day 2
The Herd Manager Training is a 2 day program held one week apart from each other. The program will be held on farm with a combination of presentations, demonstrations, farm walk through and discussion.

Who should attend: Those who work directly with cows or train people that do.

This program is eligible for FSA Borrower Credits.

April 2018

Changes coming to the MPP Dairy Program

April 9, 2018
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A risk management tool for dairy producers.

May 2018

CANCELLED** Beef Quality Assurance Training**CANCELLED

May 5, 2018
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gainesville, NY

CANCELLED** Beef Quality Assurance Training**CANCELLED
The goal of this national program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer's attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products. 

Pasture & Farm Walk

May 17, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Stafford, NY

Pasture & Farm Walk
Join us as we walk the pastures and discuss Garry's goals and suggest improvements. We will relocate to his home farm in LeRoy for further discussion and refreshments.

Taking a Holistic Approach to Managing Your Land

May 24, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Piffard, NY

Have you ever wondered what your woods can do for you? During this session, we will be joined by a forester, who will share information about woodlot management and timber contracts. Attendees will also gain an understanding of soil types and soil health as well as the effect compaction can have on their land. In a final discussion, we will talk about drainage and about how the installation of tile drains can greatly impact the productively of your land. This day will take place 'on the farm' so that attendees can 'discuss' but also 'see' what we will be talking about throughout the day so dress appropriately!

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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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