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earlier monthsDecember 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.
January 2020
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 8, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Please join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crop Team for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, so bring your picture ID. Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 9, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Please join the NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field CropsTeam for our annual Corn Congress. DEC re-certification points and Certified Crop Adviser credits available, so bring your picture ID. Lunch is included. Hear from program-related professionals and visit with our sponsoring vendors.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations
January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Perry, NY
Preparedness for Urgent Situations. Be Prepared for a fire, weather emergency or barn damage. Learn from NYCAMH and the local fire department how to prepare for the unexpected.
On-Farm, 1-4 pm
NY Corn & Soybean Winter Expo
January 23, 2020
8:00am - 3:00pm
Liverpool, NY
The New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association invites you to join us on Thursday, January 23, 2020 for our Winter Expo in Syracuse, New York.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER-ZACH JOHNSON, MILLENNIAL FARMER
KEYNOTE SPEAKER-ZACH JOHNSON, MILLENNIAL FARMER
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. 4.0 Update
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
Albion, NY
The F.A.R.M. Program is evolving as farmers implement the program. Learn about how farmers have used and gained benefits and how you can use the F.A.R.M. program.
Live Webinar, 1-2pm,
The Basics of Making Great Hay
January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.
The Basics of Making Great Hay
January 30, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.
February 2020
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 4th
February 4, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.
Soybean & Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 5, 2020
8:30a.m Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Batavia, NY
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congress to be held at the Quality Inn & Suites, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness
February 6, 2020
1-2 pm
Batavia, NY
This session will address several aspects of dealing with activists, including good hiring practices, available resources for support, and a plan of who to contact if something happens on your farm. Learn how to talk about videos taken on other farms and how to prepare your employees for these events
1-2 pm
1-2 pm
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
February 6, 2020
8:30am Registration. Program 10:00am - 3:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congress to be held at the Quality Inn, 2468 Route 414, Waterloo NY.
Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County Feb. 7th
February 7, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ovid, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 7th, March 3rd and April 3rd.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
February 13, 2020
1-4 pm
Oakfield, NY
How to respond to negative comments on farm pages. Resources to tap into and people you can call for effective responses.
1-4 pm
1-4 pm
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County Feb. 18th
February 18, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Lockport, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 4, February 18, and March 5, 2020.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
Warsaw, NY
Do you have a plan in place if there is a disease outbreak on the farm? Dr Melanie Hemenway, State Veterinarian, will provide concrete steps to deal with disease outbreaks and make biosecurity recommendations for prevention.
1-2 pm
1-2 pm
Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County Feb. 20th
February 20, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY
Interested in learning more about how Precision Agriculture can be implemented on your farm? This free series offers 3 different workshops on February 20, March 6, and March 27, 2020.
CANCELLED - Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mt. Morris, NY
February 26, 2020
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY
EVENT CANCELLED - Will be Rescheduled at a Later Date.
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.
The Basics of Making Great Hay
February 29, 2020
9:30am-12:00pm
Lockport, NY
Feed is one of the biggest costs with raising livestock and making hay can be one of the biggest challenges. Come and learn the basics.
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Upcoming Events
2026 Soybean & Small Grains Congress
February 11, 2026
Henrietta, NY
Participant Registration for the 2026 Soybean & Small Grains Congress NOW OPEN!
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.
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