Events - month view
earlier monthsAugust 2019
Pasture Walk - Youngman Farms - Wolcott, NY - RSVP by July 31st
August 2, 2019
F 6:30pm -8:30pm - $10 per person, $15 per farm/family
Wolcott, NY
Come and learn about rotational grazing at a beef operation.
BQA at EFD
August 6, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Seneca Falls, NY
The goal of this national program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer's attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products.
Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course
August 13 - August 14, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Oakfield, NY
This two-day AI workshop will be held on August 13 and 14.
Topics covered will include:
• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows
• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows
Pasture Walk - Wild Geese Farm - Franklinville, NY
August 21, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Fanklinville, NY
Topics to include: Tools for Managing Rotational Grazed Pasture, Weed ID and Management and Calculating Cost of Production.
Soil Health Field Day
August 29, 2019
9:30am - 2:00pm
Mount Morris, NY
Join us at Macauley Farms LLC in Mount Morris, NY for a day discussing soil health topics and field tours covering various topics such as cover crop mixtures, interseeder demonstration and more.
September 2019
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Albion NY
September 3, 2019
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Albion, NY
Corn silage harvest is drawing near. The way corn silage is harvested and stored is a single event that affects your operation for the entire next year. Are you prepared to set your operation up for success?
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Clifton Springs, NY
September 3, 2019
9:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Springs, NY
Corn silage harvest is drawing near. The way corn silage is harvested and stored is a single event that affects your operation for the entire next year. Are you prepared to set your operation up for success?
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Bliss NY
September 4, 2019
10:00am to Noon
Bliss, NY
Corn silage harvest is drawing near. The way corn silage is harvested and stored is a single event that affects your operation for the entire next year. Are you prepared to set your operation up for success?
2019 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshop - Penn Yan
September 17, 2019
10:00am to Noon
Penn Yan, NY
Corn silage harvest is drawing near. The way corn silage is harvested and stored is a single event that affects your operation for the entire next year. Are you prepared to set your operation up for success?
Ontario County Fun on the Farm
September 21, 2019
11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Seneca Castle, NY
Fun on the Farm works to educate non-farm public and our neighbors about agriculture around them. It is fun and educational.
Fun on the Farm attracts thousands of people and gives us the opportunity to communicate to the community the benefits of the agricultural production in Ontario County, the state, and the nation.
The event is free! There are many agricultural products that are available to be sampled. It is the perfect place to try that product you have seen in the store but didn't want to commit to purchasing.
Food is available to purchase for lunch. It is provided by a local service group.
Fun on the Farm attracts thousands of people and gives us the opportunity to communicate to the community the benefits of the agricultural production in Ontario County, the state, and the nation.
The event is free! There are many agricultural products that are available to be sampled. It is the perfect place to try that product you have seen in the store but didn't want to commit to purchasing.
Food is available to purchase for lunch. It is provided by a local service group.
Bovine Reproduction and AI Training Course
September 24 - September 25, 2019
9:30am - 3:30pm
Shortsville, NY
**CLASS IS FULL**
Topics covered will include:
• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows
• Reproductive Physiology
• Synchronization Protocols
• Heat Detection
• Artificial Insemination
• Proper Thawing of Semen
• Loading A.I. guns
• Practice Breeding Cows
October 2019
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Training - Pavilion, NY
October 8, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pavilion, NY
The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has launched a new training and certification program for cattle transportation. The program, known as Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT), provides cattle producers and haulers with comprehensive training based on their roles in the cattle industry.
Dairy Marketing Meet, Greet & Discussion
October 15 - October 16, 2019
Various
Christopher Wolf has joined the faculty in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He will be providing leadership to the program on Dairy Markets and Policy at the University. Andy Novakovic, who currently leads the program and will be retiring.
Come meet with Chris & Andy at one of three meet & greet opportunities:
- Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 pm, BW's, Pavilion
- Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 pm, Chanderson's, Yorkshire
- Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 am, Dutch Village, Clymer
CANCELED - Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Penn Yan, NY
October 19, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Penn Yan, NY
Becoming BQA certified allows you to share your story and ensure consumers that you are responsibly raising safe, wholesome and healthy beef.
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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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