Events - month view
earlier monthsSeptember 2017
Summer Dairy Research Update: Heifer Reproduction & Hypocalcemia
September 6, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Batavia, NY
- Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, Cornell University, St. John Family Sesquicentennial, Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Department of Animal Science
- Magdalena Masello Souza, DVM, Cornell University, PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab
- Robert A. Lynch, DVM, Cornell Univeristy PRO-DAIRY Program, Herd Health & Management Specialist
Farm Fest 2017
September 9, 2017
Geneseo, NY
CANCELLED **** BQA in a Day - Early Kick Off of BQA Month ***CANCELLED
September 16, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Southern Tier Stocker Initiative "Short Course"
September 30, 2017
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ontario County Fun on the Farm
September 30, 2017
S 11am- 4:00pm
Stanley, NY
October 2017
BQA in an Evening
October 13, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
Feeder School - 2 day on-farm training, Day 1
October 25, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
- Those who are currently feeding dairy cows and want to learn more about the how and why of what they're doing.
- Those who are interested in becoming a cow feeder and want to increase their knowledge of cow feeding.
- Anyone interested in learning more about how to improve the feeding process on their farm.
Considering Small Scale Commercial Value-Added Dairy Production
October 26, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY
- How to get started
- Funding: grant & loan opportunities
- Examples of value-added businesses
- How do I decide if this is right for me?
- How to get started and regulation overview
November 2017
Feeder School - 2 day on-farm training, Day 2
November 1, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Piffard, NY
- Those who are currently feeding dairy cows and want to learn more about the how and why of what they're doing.
- Those who are interested in becoming a cow feeder and want to increase their knowledge of cow feeding.
- Anyone interested in learning more about how to improve the feeding process on their farm.
New York Learning Circles - Soil Health & Your Land
November 9, 2017
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Mount Morris, NY
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
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Upcoming Events
2026 Forage Congress
March 12, 2026
Nunda, NY
Due to the unprecedented winter storm that recently impacted travel conditions across the region and U.S., combined with extreme cold temperatures and associated safety concerns, Forage Congress was postponed out of an abundance of caution. This decision was made with the safety of our participants, speakers, staff, and venue partners as the highest priority.
We are pleased to officially announce that Forage Congress has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, and will be held at The Nunda Ranch as originally planned.
Address: 2278-NY 436, Nunda, New York 14517
Sponsorship opportunities, vendor participation, and event registration are now open. We are excited to reconvene this important educational program and look forward to welcoming producers, industry partners, and speakers for a full day of applied, research-based forage systems programming.
From Dry to Fresh: Transition Cow Management Training
March 12, 2026
Albion, NY
This is a 1-day hands-on training in transition cow management offered in English and Spanish.
TENTATIVE- 2026 Dairy Feeder School - November 2026
November 11 - November 12, 2026
Dates are TENTATIVE for 2026! More Details to Come!
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.