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April 2023
Agritourism Workshops Monthly!
February 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
April 17, 2023
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
The sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.
Dairy Comp 305 for Spanish Speakers
April 19, 2023
12pm-1pm
Virtual via Zoom

This program was rescheduled from March 30th.
This workshop is for employees, supervisors or managers whose first language is Spanish and whose job entails using DC305 on a daily basis. The objective is for attendees to improve their understanding of the "language" of DC305 as well as the whys behind consistent data entry. Since DC305 is specific to each farm, the workshop will focus on general application and deeper understanding of how data is used on dairy farms.
Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Canandaigua Stockyards
April 21, 2023
6pm - 9pm
Canandaigua Stockyards
Canandaigua, NY

Join us for a BQA Training at the Canandaigua Stockyards! Producers attending the training will become Level 2 certified.
May 2023
Preparing Your Livestock Farm for the Loss of OTC Antimicrobials
May 3, 2023
7pm-8pm
Zoom

The need for the directives is to protect medically important microbials from the more rapid development of resistance. The loss of efficacy can occur with any drug, but care needs to be taken so we do not lose those products that are medically important for human health. With the elimination of OTC antimicrobials for livestock use, veterinary diagnosis is needed prior to treatment to ensure these products are used judiciously.
Hands-On Calving and Dystocia Workshop (English) - Wyoming County
May 3, 2023
10:30am - 3pm
CCE Wyoming County Office
Warsaw, NY

To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.
Hands-On Calving and Dystocia Workshop (Spanish) - Wyoming County
May 3, 2023
10:30am - 3pm
CCE Wyoming County Office
Warsaw, NY

To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.
This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.
Herdsperson Training II (English) - Niagara County
May 11, 2023
1:00pm-3:30pm
Atwater Farms
Barker, NY

REGISTRATION FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKERS
There are proper techniques for administering vaccinations or treatments on a dairy, as well as performing tasks to monitor herd health. The herdsperson is typically responsible for carrying out these tasks.
This workshop will teach proper techniques for common tasks related to herd health monitoring and treatment. This workshop will cover how to carry out common practices; however, specific farm protocols, diagnoses and treatments should be discussed with, and implemented according to, each farm's veterinarian.
Herdsperson Training II (Spanish) - Niagara County
May 11, 2023
1:00pm-3:30pm
Atwater Farms
Barker, NY

REGISTRATION FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS
There are proper techniques for administering vaccinations or treatments on a dairy, as well as performing tasks to monitor herd health. The herdsperson is typically responsible for carrying out these tasks.
This workshop will teach proper techniques for common tasks related to herd health monitoring and treatment. This workshop will cover how to carry out common practices; however, specific farm protocols, diagnoses and treatments should be discussed with, and implemented according to, each farm's veterinarian.
Herdsperson Training II (Spanish) - Genesee County
May 12, 2023
1:00pm-3:30pm
Stein Farms
LeRoy, NY

REGISTRATION FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS
There are proper techniques for administering vaccinations or treatments on a dairy, as well as performing tasks to monitor herd health. The herdsperson is typically responsible for carrying out these tasks.
This workshop will teach proper techniques for common tasks related to herd health monitoring and treatment. This workshop will cover how to carry out common practices; however, specific farm protocols, diagnoses and treatments should be discussed with, and implemented according to, each farm's veterinarian.
Herdsperson Training II (English) - Genesee County
May 12, 2023
1:00pm-3:30pm
Stein Farms
LeRoy, NY

REGISTRATION FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKERS
There are proper techniques for administering vaccinations or treatments on a dairy, as well as performing tasks to monitor herd health. The herdsperson is typically responsible for carrying out these tasks.
This workshop will teach proper techniques for common tasks related to herd health monitoring and treatment. This workshop will cover how to carry out common practices; however, specific farm protocols, diagnoses and treatments should be discussed with, and implemented according to, each farm's veterinarian.
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Tax Considerations for Agritourism
May 15, 2023
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Each session will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.
Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!
June 2023
Webinar-Challenges and Opportunities of Managing Transition Cows on AMS
June 1, 2023
12:00pm-1:15pm ET
virtual

Please join MSU Extension and Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Teams for our talk with Pete Maslyn of Hemdale Dairy and Todd Ward of Direct Dairy Nutrition Services on managing transition cows on automated milking systems (AMS).
2023 Dairy Nutrition & Management Shortcourse
June 5 - June 9, 2023
W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
Chazy, NY

This course is designed primarily for early career nutritionists and allied industry professionals seeking a more comprehensive foundation in the principles of dairy cattle nutrition and their application within dairy herd management.
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Agritourism Pricing Workshop
June 20, 2023
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Each session will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.
Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!
Upcoming Events
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
March 5, 2025 : Session One: Introduction & The Role of Pastures in Equine Health & Nutrition
March 19, 2025 : Session Two: Soil Health & Fertility Management & Forage Selection & Establishment
April 2, 2025 : Session Three: Grazing Management Strategies & Weed & Pest Management
April 16, 2025 : Session Four: Manure & Nutrient Cycling & Seasonal & Long-Term Pasture Maintenance
April 30, 2025 : Session Five: Real-World Applications & Expert Insights & Conclusion & Actionable Steps
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 22 Release
April 24, 2025
Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 22
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos
Beef and Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course
April 25 - April 26, 2025
Avon, NY
Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in English only in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!