Events - month view
earlier monthsJuly 2023
Pasture Walk at Horizon Ridge Farms
July 6, 2023
6pm - 8pm
East Aurora , NY
Bob Kozlowski has been working for 8 years to improve his 30 acres of pastures to graze 30 beef cows. Soil amendments, frost seeding, and intensive rotation have helped and would like to keep improving them. Join Nancy Glazier, NWNY Team and Amy Barkley, SWNY Team for a supper and pasture walk Thursday, July 6 from 6 - 8 pm at 12367 Bullis Rd, East Aurora, NY.
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Marketing Your Agritourism Operation
July 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!
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!
Agricultural Supervisory Leadership: 2 Day Spanish Workshop
July 20 - July 21, 2023
11am-4pm
CCE Ontario
Canandaigua, NY
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development's series of supervisory leadership courses help farm supervisors and managers learn and apply human resource management practices and leadership skills that foster rewarding workplaces and drive business results. After the completion of this Course 1, all participants will receive a certificate of completion that will be one step closer to completing the 6-course series for the Leadership Certificate.
Grasstravaganza
July 20 - July 22, 2023
SUNY Morrisville
This year's theme focuses on making farms and grazing management more resilient to short and longterm
changes in climate, economics, soil health, consumer preferences, and more.
Managing for Quality Milk - Seneca
July 28, 2023
10am-3pm
Romulus Fire Hall
Romulus, NY
Want to take your tank to the next level? Speakers from all aspects of the dairy industry will provide cutting edge information on topics from teat to tank!
August 2023
Managing for Quality Milk - Wyoming
August 2, 2023
9:30am-2:30pm
Wyoming County Cooperative Extension
Warsaw, NY
**This event has been rescheduled for late October/early November 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to a great event this fall!**
Value-Added Dairy: An Introduction to On-Farm Processing Webinar
August 3, 2023
Updated: A FREE webinar recording for anyone interested in diversifying or vertically integrating their business to include on-farm value-added dairy processing. Our discussion will introduce market availability and considerations, business planning and goals, and an overview of New York State regulations and compliance.
Summer Crop Tour
August 10, 2023
Rodman Lott & Son Farms
Seneca Falls, NY
Farm Equipment Maintenance, Operation and Safety
August 16, 2023
12pm - 4pm
El-Vi Farm
Newark, NY
Do you struggle with broken gates, delayed maintenance requests and unsafe driving on your farm? Then come and join us for this *NEW* program where we will cover the basics of farm equipment maintenance, operation and safety. The NWNY Team and CCE Ontario County are pleased to be partnering with the following organizations: New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), Monroe Tractor, Cargill and Zoetis.
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Working with Tour Companies
August 21, 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!
September 2023
2023 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Seneca County
September 6, 2023
10:00am-2:00pm
Keystone Mills
Romulus, NY
Bring a sample of corn stalks from each field you anticipate harvesting for corn silage to receive whole plant dry matter value, estimated harvest date range, and information on best management practices for the 2023 corn silage harvest.
Youngman Farms Field Day
September 9, 2023
1 PM
Youngman Farms
Wolcott, NY
Come and learn about farming with Shawn Youngman and Nancy Glazier, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Grazing Dairy Technology Farm Tour & Pasture Walk
September 14, 2023
1:00pm-3:00pm EST
Cottonwood Farms, LLC
Pavilion, NY
Learn how to manage grazing and rations in an automated milking system and conservation practices on an organic dairy in Pavilion, NY.
Join us for a farm tour and pasture walk at Cottonwood Farms in Pavilion, NY, where fifth generation farmer, Jason Tillotson and his family manage their milking herd on 5 robots and organic grazing pastures.
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Farm Stay: Camping, Glamping and BnB
September 18, 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!
Grazing Sheep under Utility-scale Solar Arrays - Survey Results
September 25, 2023 : Grazing Sheep under Utility-scale Solar Arrays - Survey Results
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Murray Hill Auditorium
Mt. Morris, NY
Grazing sheep beneath utility-scale solar arrays can build wealth of present and future sheep farmers as vegetation management service providers and access to additional pasture. The Cornell Cooperative Enterprise Program (CEP) conducted a survey earlier this year completed by over 600 farmers. Farmers identified barriers to grazing sheep under solar arrays and weighed in on need for a producer-led organization.
Technology for Grazing Dairies Webinar
September 27, 2023
12:00pm-1:00pm EST
virtual; Zoom
Dr. Glenda Pereira of the University of Maine presents an overview of the technology available, useful, and practical for dairies who currently manage, or are interested in managing, their cows in a grazing system.
Upcoming Events
Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Lake Country Holsteins
November 6, 2024 : Hands-On Hoof Trimming - Small-Farm Focused
Stanley, NY
Interested in a career as a hoof trimmer? Are you a dairy farmer with too many lame cows and trouble finding a hoof trimmer when you need one? Then join us for a hands-on hoof trimming workshop to learn the foundations of excellent hoof health! We will practice trimming on cadaver hooves.
Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Coyne Farms
November 7 - November 8, 2024 : Hands-On Hoof Trimming
Avon, NY
Are you or one of your employees looking to improve hoof-trimming skills and lower lameness in your herd? Then join us for a hands-on hoof trimming workshop to learn the foundations of excellent hoof health! We will practice trimming on cadaver hooves.
2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 13
November 13, 2024
Corfu, NY
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training is offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.