Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Enrollment

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May 2016

Livestock Discussion Meeting

May 3, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

This will be an informal meeting where Leith MacKenzie of Sweet Grass Meats will join us to speak about his 11 years of experience marketing locally raised livestock. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from a producer about building their operation over time. There will be no charge for this group, but if you plan on attending, please register in advance.

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Webinar: Strategies for Nonpregnancy Diagnosis in Dairy Cows

May 9, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Early identification of nonpregnant cows is key to any reproductive program. Presented by Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Paul will discuss the latest data on traditional and emerging methods of nonpregnancy diagnosis and the best ways to incorporate these technologies to improve reproductive performance on your farm This webinar is sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and Parnell.

Please RSVP by May 6 to: Zach Amey at 585-786-2251 x123 or zta3@cornell.edu

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June 2016

Tri-County Graziers Twilight Pasture Walk

June 9, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campbell, NY

Join the Tri-County Graziers for their first pasture walk of the season!

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Cheese Tasting & Evaluation Workshop

June 14, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
East Aurora, NY

If you love cheese, then you won't want to miss this class! Learn all about the cheese-making process while sampling mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, goat and feta cheeses, which are all made in New York State!

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Summer Dairy Reproduction Update

June 22, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

New research helps dairy producers optimize their herd reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance like how to select the ideal voluntary waiting period.

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Edge of Field, Not To Be Overlooked - But To Be Understood

June 28, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m,
Mount Morris, NY

Informational meeting to learn about funding opportunities, denitrifying bioreactors, and edge of field monitoring equipment.

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Soil Health & Cover Crop Workshop

June 30, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Elba, NY

"Soil health basics and why to start cover cropping"

Event sponsored by: Western New York Soil Health Alliance

A Farmer - to Farmer Network

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July 2016

Management of Internal Parasites in Sheep & Goats Workshop

July 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

Internal parasites are the number one health problem affecting sheep and goats in the Northeast U.S. Because worms have become resistant to many of the anthelmintics (dewormers) producers use, a more integrated approach to internal parasite control is necessary.

This workshop is designed to help producers develop integrated parasite management (IPM) programs for their farms and flocks. It will also help familiarize you with IPM techniques. The primary instructor is Dr tatiana Stanton, Cornell Small Ruminant Extension Specialist.

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Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Meeting

July 22, 2016
5:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Seneca Castle, NY

Why Hemdale Farms switched to zone tillage, and how they've been successful doing it for field crops and vegetables will be described. Equipment will be available for viewing. The many niches available for cover crop planting, and the benefits of different cover crops will be covered by Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell. There will be ample time for open group discussion on reduced tillage, cover crops, and all aspects of improving soil health.

DEC, CCA & CEU's credits have been requested.

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