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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
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.





