2017 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2017
Corn Congress - Batavia Location
January 11, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Corn Congress - Waterloo Location
January 12, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Corn Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
The Academy for Dairy Executives - Country Inn & Suites
January 31 - February 1, 2017
Mount Morris, NY
The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.
February 2017
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 8, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
February 9, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
The Soybean/Small Grains Congresses are right around the corner!
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
NOTE: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., Program starts at: 10:00 a.m.
Respirator Fit Test & Training
February 14 - February 16, 2017
There are 24 openings per day, 4 per hour starting at 8:00 am each day
Canandaigua, NY
For your convenience, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County has made arrangements with the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) to provide the required yearly respirator training for pesticide applicators along with the required respirator test fitting. The cost is $25.00 per person and will be invoiced by NYCAMH after the event for payment. If you will be purchasing a respirator, filters, or cartridges, you will need to pay for them the day of the event with cash or check made payable to NYCAMH.
Farm Transfer & Management Conference
February 15 - February 16, 2017
East Syracuse, NY
Farm Transfer & Management Conference: Risk Management in New York Agriculture in an Age of Uncertainty
This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
Manure Forum - CCE Wyoming County
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Sites and speakers from around the state will be connected via the internet.
Manure Forum - Jordan Hall Location
February 23, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Geneva, NY
Sites and speakers from around the state will be connected via the internet.
Forage Congress
February 28, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY
Forage Congress is a new addition to the team's conferences. Topics were developed with input from our advisory committees.
CCA credits will be available.
CCA credits will be available.
March 2017
Milk Quality: Make it Pay!
March 2, 2017
9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Concurrent classes taught for decision makers & key milking staff.
CAFO Roadshow
March 3, 2017
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
New York Farm Bureau and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association will host a CAFO Roadshow in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell PRO-DAIRY.
This series of four seminars across the state will highlight the changes in the recently released CAFO permits and help producers understand how to prepare for compliance and decide which permit is right for their farm. All farms must be covered by the new permit by July 24, 2017.
All CAFO-permitted farms are recommended to attend one of the informational sessions where you will have the opportunity to both learn about changes and ask questions directly to the people who developed the permit. Farms of all sizes, particularly those who may be seeking coverage under the permits in the near future, are also encouraged to attend.
This series of four seminars across the state will highlight the changes in the recently released CAFO permits and help producers understand how to prepare for compliance and decide which permit is right for their farm. All farms must be covered by the new permit by July 24, 2017.
All CAFO-permitted farms are recommended to attend one of the informational sessions where you will have the opportunity to both learn about changes and ask questions directly to the people who developed the permit. Farms of all sizes, particularly those who may be seeking coverage under the permits in the near future, are also encouraged to attend.
Winter Dairy Management: Don't Be Lame!
March 7, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
The Winter Dairy Management 2017 program will focus on keeping cows on their feet and free from lameness. The program will address preventing hoof problems, how and why to identify lameness issues as quickly as possible and humane considerations for culling, moving and transporting cattle.
Pesticide Applictor Pre-Exam Training & Test
March 14 - March 15, 2017
7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Class
Newark, NY
Agriculture Specialists Mike Stanyard & Tess Grasswitz will review core concepts and commodity specific items in prepartaton for exam.
Cow Comfort Conference
March 20 - March 21, 2017
Liverpool, NY
Along with help from partners and sponsors, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Northern NY Regional Ag Program has organized the 2017 Cow Comfort Conference - "Working with what you have and looking towards the future". The focus of the conference will be on the importance of maximizing cow comfort through facility design.
VFD Regulations - What Does It Mean for Livestock Owners & Beekeepers
March 28, 2017
6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
If you want to learn more about the VFD, Veterinarian Feed Directive, and how it might affect you and home treatments of your livestock, plan to attend this information session.
Getting Started in Agritourism Workshop, Creating a Destination Farm
March 30, 2017
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Rochester, NY
Cornell Extensions of Monroe and Tompkins County proudly invites farmers, food entrepreneurs, horse-farm owners, and other Agribusiness operators to attend the Agritourism workshop.
NYS Livestock Summit - Montour Falls Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Montour Falls, NY
Calling experienced livestock producers: We know you face tremendous challenges to grow your business. What are the undeveloped opportunities and how can we collectively address them?
NYS Livestock Summit - Warsaw Location
March 30, 2017
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
Calling experienced livestock producers: We know you face tremendous challenges to grow your business. What are the undeveloped opportunities and how can we collectively address them?
April 2017
Q & A with FDA and others on VFD
April 5, 2017
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Here is your chance to ask the FDA and other major stakeholders about VFD.
Cattle Artificial Insemination Training
April 7 - April 8, 2017
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Shortsville, NY
NOTICE: For registration please call: Cathy Wallace at 585-343-3040 x138
May 2017
Artisan Cheeses of Western New York
May 17, 2017
6:30pm - 9:00pm
East Aurora, NY
Western New York is producing some of the most interesting and most thoughtfully created artisan cheeses in the state. Cornell Cooperative Extension Dairy Processing Specialist (and Harvest NY team member) Carl Moody will give an overview of the cheese making process and share what artisan cheesemakers are doing in the region as well as samples of some of their best work.
Successful Reproductive Management Forum - Ontario Location
May 19, 2017
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
A few of the leading reproductive herds in the Northeast will share how they achieve outstanding reproductive reslults through a roundtable discussion. Key takeaways will include how adherence to protocols and overall consistency lead to reproductive success.
Successful Reproductive Management Forum - Wyoming Location
May 20, 2017
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
A few of the leading reproductive herds in the Northeast will share how they achieve outstanding reproductive reslults through a roundtable discussion. Key takeaways will include how adherence to protocols and overall consistency lead to reproductive success.
June 2017
Malting Barley, Wheat & Rye Twilight Tour
June 22, 2017
5:30 pm
Hamlin, NY
Come walk through the Cornell winter malting barley, wheat and hybrid rye variety trial and take a tour of all the varieties being tested in 2017.
See which varieties will look good on your farm next year! Meet other barley, wheat and rye producers and maltsters in WNY.
Grazing Strategies for Farm Profitability
June 30, 2017
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Alfred, NY
Show Me the Money: Grazing Strategies for Farm Profitability.
July 2017
No Events Scheduled at this Time
August 2017
Pre-EFD Dairy Calf Intensively Managed Housing/Feeding System - "Drive Yourself Tour" and Program
August 7, 2017
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a "drive yourself tour" of two farms in Wyoming County in conjuction with PRO-DAIRY.
Integrated Pest Management in High Tunnels
August 10, 2017
1:00 pm
Gainesville, NY
Join Cornell, NYS Integrated Pest Management, Cornell Vegetable Team, and CCE staff for a discussion on taking a pro-active approach to managing insects and diseases in the high tunnel or greenhouse setting.
Soil Health Workshop with Cover Crop Interseeder & Herbicide Demonstration
August 22, 2017
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Albion, NY
Speakers: Wendy Taheri - a nationally recognized expert in Mycorrhizal Fungi and John Wallace - soon to be a Cornell professor with extensive experince in Drilled Interseeding of corn.
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
August 22, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
September 2017
Summer Dairy Research Update: Heifer Reproduction & Hypocalcemia
September 6, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Batavia, NY
Line-up of speakers:
- 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
This year's event will be taking place at Dairy Knoll Farm, LLC. with special thanks to the Meyers Family.
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
Beef Quality Assurance Training. By attending a producer will become Level 1 certified.
Ontario County Fun on the Farm
September 30, 2017
S 11am- 4:00pm
Stanley, NY
Ontario County's 14th Fun on the Farm is being hosted by the Lightfoote Family at Lightland Farm in Stanley.
Southern Tier Stocker Initiative "Short Course"
September 30, 2017
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
October 2017
BQA in an Evening
October 13, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
Beef Quality Assurance training. By attending a producer will become Level 1 certified.
Feeder School - 2 day on-farm training, Day 1
October 25, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Who Should Attend:
- 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
This presentation will introduce you to the ins and outs of small-scale cheese, yogurt and other value added dairy production.
We'll be covering:
- 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
Who Should Attend:
- 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
More than one million women now own or manage farmland across America with many of these women inheriting their land from their spouse or parents. Research shows that women landowners can benefit from learning about conservation practices from other women landowners and conservation professionals. To reach the growing number of women landowners interested in conservation, American Farmland Trust, along with Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team & Ohio's Wood Soil & Water Conservation District, have joined together to offer a number of different opportunities to share information and learn more about preserving their land long into the future.
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
We hope that you can join us for 1 or more of our Learning Circles! Invite a friend or family member to join you!!!
December 2017
Feed Dealer's Meeting
December 1, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York for many years with an additional Vermont location held during the past several years in collaboration with the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance.
Calf & Heifer Congress - 2017 "Rising Above the Challenges"
December 6 - December 7, 2017
East Syracuse, NY
Registration Now Open!
Click here to view a video highlighting the excellent programming you can expect at Calf & Heifer Congress!
CANCELLED **** Navigating the Ag Labor Maze **** CANCELLED
December 7, 2017
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Do you hire, or are considering hiring, migrant or foreign-born labor? Do you want to improve your skills in supervising employees who come from diffeent cultures, especially workers from Mexico and Central America?
This workshop is for you!
High Tunnel Winter Greens Production Class
December 14, 2017
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Warsaw, NY
Come learn the basics of how high tunnels work to help grow crops throughout the year. We will focus on crops grown in the tunnels during the colder months.
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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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