Events - month view
earlier monthsDecember 2014
NY State Beginning Farmer Grant & Loan Forgiveness Program
December 1, 2014
1:00 p.m. tentatively
Warsaw, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County to host webinar for New York State Beginning Farmer Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program.
Informational Meetings for: Novel Swine Diseases
December 8, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Randolph, NY
The featured speaker at the events will be Dr. Michael Pierdon, a partner in Four Star Veterinary Services, which provides consultation to swine producers throughout the eastern United States, including New York.
Informational Meetings for: Novel Swine Diseases
December 9, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The featured speaker at the events will be Dr. Michael Pierdon, a partner in Four Star Veterinary Services, which provides consultation to swine producers throughout the eastern United States, including New York.
Calf & Heifer Congress 2014 - "Birth to Breeding"
December 10 - December 11, 2014
Henrietta, NY
The Calf & Heifer Congress 2014 - "Birth to Breeding" is the fourth in a series of dairy replacement conferences presented by Cornell University Extension and the Cornell PRO-DAIRY Program.
Informational Meetings for: Novel Swine Diseases
December 10, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Alfred, NY
The featured speaker at the events will be Dr. Michael Pierdon, a partner in Four Star Veterinary Services, which provides consultation to swine producers throughout the eastern United States, including New York.
Late-Seasn Grazing Pasture Walk
December 11, 2014
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Watkins Glen, NY
Join the Tri-County Graziers for a unique early-winter pasture walk to see innovative grazing practices that improve the "bottom line" through reduced winter feeding costs, while improving animal and pasture health.
January 2015
Quality Milk Training - Batavia
January 8 - March 5, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pro-Dairy and QMPS will be offering a program this winter focusing on milk quality. Programs will be offered at several locatins and will be available via live presentations and web conferencing.
Quality Milk Training - Canandaigua
January 8 - March 5, 2015
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pro-Dairy and QMPS will be offering a program this winter focusing on milk quality. Programs will be offered at several locatins and will be available via live presentations and web conferencing.
WNY - Corn Congress, Batavia
January 14, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!
Finger Lakes - Corn Congress, Waterloo
January 15, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!
Winter Dairy Management - Batavia Location
January 30, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
For dairy farmers, the pleasure of historically high milk prices in 2014 has turned into the prospect of significantly lower milk checks for 2015. The component based pricing system for milk offers a means to achieve higher profits with the same level of milk production. Many producers have gained and maintained higher milk components even with Holsteins consistently surpassing the 3.5% BF and 3.0% MP standards.
FSA Borrower Credits available
FSA Borrower Credits available
February 2015
WNY - Soybean/Small Grains Congress, Batavia
February 4, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
We are pleased to announce that we will be having Dr. Kenneth Hellevang as our guest speaker.
As an Extension (outreach) Engineer of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at North Dakota State University, Ken has provided education and technical assistance in grain drying and storage, structures with a focus on energy efficiency, indoor environmental engineering primarily related to moisture and mold, and flood preparation and recovery to farmers, agribusiness, and professionals across the United States and internationally since 1980.
Finger Lakes - Soybean/Small Grains Congress, Waterloo
February 5, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
We are pleased to announce that we will be having Dr. Kenneth Hellevang as our guest speaker.
As an Extension (outreach) Engineer of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at North Dakota State University, Ken has provided education and technical assistance in grain drying and storage, structures with a focus on energy efficiency, indoor environmental engineering primarily related to moisture and mold, and flood preparation and recovery to farmers, agribusiness, and professionals across the United States and internationally since 1980.
2015 Step It Up Winter Grazing Conference: Improving Management
February 26, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
Come here ways to improve your dairy grazing operation. Keynote speaker is Bruce Rivington, Red Gate Farm in Hamilton, NY.
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Milking Efficiencies with a Pasture Based Herd
- Grain vs. No-Grain, What's Profitable?
- How Many Cows Can Your Farm Support? It Depends
- Farmer/speaker panel
Dairy
Livestock
Grazing
Forages
Grains
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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