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July 2023

Pasture Walk at Horizon Ridge Farms

July 6, 2023
6pm - 8pm
East Aurora , NY

Pasture Walk at Horizon Ridge Farms

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

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Marketing Your Agritourism Operation

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

Agricultural Supervisory Leadership: 2 Day Spanish Workshop

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

Grasstravaganza

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

Managing for Quality Milk - Seneca

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

Managing for Quality Milk - Wyoming

**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

Value-Added Dairy: An Introduction to On-Farm Processing Webinar


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

Summer Crop Tour
From expert keynote speakers to major industry sponsors, the New York Corn & Soybean Growers Summer Crop tour shines a spotlight on corn and soybean production in the Empire State. This event features relevant, timely, and trendy topics as envisioned by our grower leaders to bring you the most up-to-date information and opportunities for the educational experience you are looking for. Network with New York's best at the Summer Crop Tour!

Farm Equipment Maintenance, Operation and Safety

August 16, 2023
12pm - 4pm
El-Vi Farm
Newark, NY

Farm Equipment Maintenance, Operation and Safety

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

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Working with Tour Companies

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

2023 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Seneca County

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

Grazing Dairy Technology Farm Tour & Pasture Walk

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

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Farm Stay: Camping, Glamping and BnB

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 under Utility-scale Solar Arrays - Survey Results

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

Technology for Grazing Dairies Webinar

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.


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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.

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