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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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August 2016

Leasing Your Land For Solar Energy

August 3, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Farm Bureau has planned a meeting for interested parties to learn more about solar leasing. The meeting will be held at the Wyoming County Agriculture and Business Center at 36 Center St., Warsaw, NY at 7pm on Wednesday, August 3rd. This meeting is for farmers and rural landowners who may be considering leasing land for large, multi-acre solar arrays and is also for those who work with landowners. Topics which will be addressed include the pros and cons of leasing your acreage to a solar generator and the agricultural assessment of farmland as it relates to leasing.

We have enlisted the help of Dennis C. Vacco, partner at Lippes, Mathias, Wexler, Friedman LLP, vice president of Vacco Farms, Inc. and Farm Bureau member, who understands the need to protect landowner rights. Also joining us is Michael Saviola, a presenter from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

No reservation is required.

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2016 Summer Crop Tour

August 4, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Scipio Center, NY

Optimizing Opportunities: Working Together for Cows, Corn, and Soybeans.

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Organic Dry Bean Discussion Group Meeting

August 12, 2016
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY

There will be viewing and discussion of the dry bean crop, cultivation for dry beans, the benefits of certain cover crops ahead of dry beans, and the potential for organic reduced tillage. There will be ample time for open discussion regarding organic dry beans.

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Grain Bin Rescue Training

August 16, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY

Free Training with 2 hours of demonstrations. Learn the 4 most common ways people become entrapped in grain bins and prevention.

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Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Meeting

August 18, 2016
5:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Seneca Castle, NY

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Yates Farm Safety Day

August 20, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY

The Yates Farm Safety Day is a FREE and fun day for both children and adults to learn about potential hazards on a farm. It is open to ALL farm families, hired help, neighbors and other interested folks!

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September 2016

WNY Young Dairy Manager Discussion Group Meeting

September 8, 2016
6:30pm- 9:00pm
Warsaw, NY

The focus for this meeting is Quality Milk. The discussion will be centered around pathogen-based treatments, aerobic culturing and the QMPS milking time audit program.

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Pasture Walk

September 14, 2016
5:30-7:30pm
Hemlock, NY

Join us for a pasture walk! Dr. Michael Baker, Cornell University Beef Specialist, and Nancy Glazier, CCE Small Farms and Livestock Specialist, will lead participants on an educational tour of pasture in use for beef production. This pasture walk will be informative for livestock producers of all kinds. Light refreshments served.

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Bovine Reproduction and A.I. Training Course in English

September 26 - September 27, 2016
9:30am- 3:30pm
Shortsville, NY

During the last week of September we will be offering a Bovine Reproduction & Artificial Insemination Training Course in collaboration of Genex Cooperative, Inc. This two-day class will be offered once in Spanish and once in English. Registration is limited to 15 participants per two-day class.

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