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earlier monthsDecember 2021
African Swine Fever - What Does it Mean for You?
December 1, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Meeting
Join us for a virtual discussion on the status of and risks facing New York pig farms from African Swine Fever (ASF). Eireann Collins, DVM, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will be covering the symptoms of ASF and what would happen if the disease reached the United States.
Farm Financial Records for Decision Making and Tax Management
December 2, 2021
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online via Zoom
A primer for beginning farmers, or a tune-up for those already in production, on recording income and annual expenses, capital expenditures and depreciation with additional information covering loans & credit card or revolving loan payments, sales of business assets, and deducting losses.
January 2022
2022 Corn Congress
January 5 - January 6, 2022 : 2022 Corn Congress
10:00am - Noon
Virtually via Zoom
Registration is now open for 2022 Virtual Corn Congress - January 5 & 6
Tax Management for Beginning and Small Farm Businesses
January 18, 2022
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online via Zoom
A one-night virtual meeting for beginning and part-time farmers that provides useful tax information enabling participants to be make better tax decisions for their business. Federal and state income taxes will be covered. Tax regulations specific to NYS will be covered as well.
Farm Specific Tax Code Benefits
January 25, 2022
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online via Zoom
For farm businesses of all shapes and sizes, tune in to learn more about the tax advantages available for farms. This workshop will include information for the current tax season.
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
January 25, 2022
February 1, 2022
February 8, 2022
February 15, 2022
February 22, 2022
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
This five-part series empowers farm women to prepare and analyze their own financial statements, enhance farm business decision making, and effectively communicate with their team.
February 2022
Net Zero for NY Dairy - What You Need to Know
February 2 - February 3, 2022
12:00pm - 2:30pm ET
Virtual Conference
This conference has gathered dairy industry experts to shed light on what "getting to net zero" means for dairy producers.
2022 Soybean & Small Grains Congress
February 9 - February 10, 2022 : Soybean & Small Grains Congress
10:00am - Noon
Virtually via Zoom
Registration is now open for the 2022 Virtual Soybean & Small Grains Congress - February 9 & 10
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
January 25, 2022
February 1, 2022
February 8, 2022
February 15, 2022
February 22, 2022
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
This five-part series empowers farm women to prepare and analyze their own financial statements, enhance farm business decision making, and effectively communicate with their team.
Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy
February 16, 2022
February 23, 2022
March 2, 2022
March 9, 2022
March 16, 2022
March 30, 2022
12:00pm - 12:45pm ET
Virtual with an opportunity for in-person meeting on 3/30/22.
This webinar series will be presented entirely by Dr. Heather Huson, Faculty, Dept. of Animal Science, Cornell University.
Based on Dr. Huson's Applied Genetics course this program will give participants an understanding of how to use genetic information to reach their herd goals. An optional in person session will provide an opportunity for hands on practice with genetic analysis tools.
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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.