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earlier monthsOctober 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.
November 2019
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Newfane, NY
November 9, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Newfane, NY
Becoming BQA certified allows you to share your story and ensure consumers that you are responsibly raising safe, wholesome and healthy beef.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
November 12, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Ellicottville, NY
November 13, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicottville, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mount Morris, NY
November 14, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
New York Labor Roadshow III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Major changes are coming for farm employment laws in New York. The Ag Workforce Development Council is organizing Labor Roadshow III to help farms learn about the changes and adapt their businesses for success.
December 2019
Cow Comfort Program- Freestall
December 2, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Avon, NY
The Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. The workshops will cover economics of improving cow comfort, stall design and management, stocking density, heat abatement and effects on production.
Cow Comfort Program- Tiestall
December 10, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The Tie Stall Cow Comfort Workshop is an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. Each session will include an on-farm portion where attendees walk through the farm and complete an assessment.
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 13, 2019
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Batavia, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Newark
December 17, 2019
10:00- 11:30 am
Newark, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Warsaw
December 17, 2019
2:00-3:30 pm
Warsaw, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Albion
December 18, 2019
9:30- 11:00 am
Albion, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
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Upcoming Events
NWNY Soybean Weed Tour
August 4, 2025
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Vipan Kumar, Cornell weed scientist, will lead the tour through the small plot treatments and discuss the impact of these integrated herbicide strategies, with multiple modes of action, from a resistance management standpoint.
Pasture Walk at C&H Farms of WNY, LLC
August 26, 2025
Akron, NY
C&H Farms is new to grazing beef cows. Come out to view, discuss, and learn what is working and what needs some adjusting.
Dairy Bovine Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Training Course en Espanol
October 14 - October 15, 2025
Join us for a two-day workshop with hands-on training that will be offered in Spanish in cooperation with Javier Cheang, Genex. Space is limited, register today!
Announcements
We're Hiring: Area Dairy Management Specialist
To apply:Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30185).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025.
For more information, please contact Peter Landre at ptl2@cornell.edu. Additional information about the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team can be found at https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/.
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