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earlier monthsAugust 2013
Corn & Soybean Yield Contest 2013
August 19, 2013
To enter the 2013 Corn and Soybean Yield Contest download this PDF and send in your information by August 19, 2013.
Cattle Artificial Insemination
August 20 - August 21, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, hormonal regulation of estus/ovulation and CL formation, estrous synchronization protocols, intro to AI techniques, heat detection, basic cattle handling, semen handling & thawing techniques, care and maintenance of the nitrogen tank, loading the insemination gun, and cow insemination. Spanish translation is available.
Forage Yield Monitor Field Days - Corn Silage
August 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Auburn, NY
Interested in purchasing a new forage harvester with yield monitoring capabilities, but don't know what the benefits are? Already own the equipment, but want to understand how to use the data? Attend one of these field days to get your questions answered!
Potato Growers Meeting: Varieties, Phytophthora Pink Rot, and Water Management
August 27, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marion, NY
Potato growers have an opportunity to view standard and new fresh market potato varieties and lines, hear how to use integrated management to help deal with the potentially devastating Phytophthora pink rot disease, get an update on late blight, and discuss how to manage excess muck water
September 2013
Pasture Walk - Bennington Beefalo
September 19, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Attica, NY
- Learn techniques employed to grass feed and finish Beefalo
- Observe simple livestock handling facilities
- See homemade chicken tractors in action for grazing birds
- Hear about proven direct marketing techniques for meats
- Find out how a mentoring relationship mutually benefiting both parties
- Enjoy a light supper featuring grass grown meats and local foods
Cornell Goat & Sheep Health Day
September 21, 2013
7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Ithaca, NY
Small Ruminant Disease and Parasite Management
Information and activities for the whole family.
New Strategies for Farm Succession Planning
September 24 - September 25, 2013
Syracuse, NY
This important conference will focus on the farm transfer process and the need for innovative strategies to make the transition successful and keep the farm in agriculture.
October 2013
Successful Farming for Beginners
October 1, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
So you want to be a farmer. You have thought about starting a small operation or you have purchased farmland and buildings and looking at getting into farming some type of livestock, fruit, or vegetable. Perhaps it is a 4-H project that you would like to expand into a farm enterprise. Not sure where to begin? Look no further! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is offering a regional workshop series on Successful Farming for Beginners.
Feeds and Feeding Management Course
October 30 - November 7, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This is a great course for both new feeders and those with years of experience. Participants will receive excellent instruction on meeting cows' nutrition needs from speakers such as Dr. Larry Chase and get lots of hands on experience in assessing feed quality.
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 8 Release
April 25, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 8
Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Jess May- Farm Credit East Webinar
May 2, 2024 : Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group Webinar: Jess May- Farm Credit East
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...
Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Eden Valley Creamery
May 3, 2024
South Dayton, NY
Registration for this discussion group is required and limited.
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