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earlier monthsAugust 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Meeting
August 18, 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.
DEC, CCA & CEU's credits have been requested.
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!
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.
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.
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.
CLASS CANCELLED Bovine Reproduction and A.I. Training Course in Spanish CLASS CANCELLED
September 29 - September 30, 2016
9:30am- 3:30pm
Stafford, 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.
October 2016
Maple Value-Added Products Workshop
October 15, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Attica, NY
Whether you are a New Producer, a Beginner Producer, or a Small Commercial Producer, this workshop will provide you with valuable production information on methods, materials, management, and much more.
A Taste of Honey
October 17, 2016
6:30 pm
Perry, NY
Join the Wyoming County Beekeepers for "A Taste of Honey", culinary creations using local honey demonstrated by chef and beekeeper Travis Barlow.
***CANCELLED*** BQA in a Day Training - Ovid Location ***CANCELLED***
October 19, 2016
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Ovid, NY
October is BQA month in New York! Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and recording keeping.
Webinar: Winter Calf Care
October 26, 2016
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Calves need extra care when the weather turns cold!
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Upcoming Events
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Yates County
September 14, 2026
Himrod, 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 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Seneca County
September 15, 2026
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 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Wyoming County
November 11, 2026
Perry, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
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