2020 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 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.
March 2020
Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County March 3rd
March 3, 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.
**New Date** Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety
March 5, 2020
1-4 pm
Strykersville, NY
Accidents happen, but this session will focus on prevention and also address accident response.
1-4 pm at Breezyhill Dairy, 2705 N Sheldon Rd, Strykersville, NY.
1-4 pm at Breezyhill Dairy, 2705 N Sheldon Rd, Strykersville, NY.
Precision Ag Workshops - Niagara County March 5th
March 5, 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.
Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County March 6th
March 6, 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.
** CANCELED ** Certified Pesticide Applicator Training 3/18 & 3/20 - Albion, NY
March 18 - March 20, 2020
8:00am - 12:30pm Registration begins at 7:45am
Albion, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
**CANCELED** - Precision Ag Workshops - Genesee County March 27th
March 27, 2020
10:00am - Noon
Batavia, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
April 2020
** CANCELED ** OSHA Compliant Fit Testing & Training
April 1, 2020
9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.
Pultneyville, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
** CANCELED ** Pesticide Applicator Training and Credit Course - Warsaw, NY
April 2, 2020
Core Training 8:15am - 12:15pm DEC Exam begins at 1:00pm
Warsaw, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
** CANCELED ** Precision Ag Workshops - Seneca County April 3rd
April 3, 2020
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ovid, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
** CANCELED ** 2020 Agronomy Scout School
April 4, 2020
CANCELED
CANCELED AGRONOMY SCOUT SCHOOL
Due to Cornell University and Governor's announcement that all SUNY/ campuses go to remote learning to mitigate the spread of COVID19, locally, it has been decided to cancel the Agronomy Scout School and all activities held on campus. We plan to reschedule this event for a later date, pending further knowledge of the COVID19 mitigation regulations state and nationwide. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, NWNY & SWNY Field Crops Team
Due to Cornell University and Governor's announcement that all SUNY/ campuses go to remote learning to mitigate the spread of COVID19, locally, it has been decided to cancel the Agronomy Scout School and all activities held on campus. We plan to reschedule this event for a later date, pending further knowledge of the COVID19 mitigation regulations state and nationwide. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, NWNY & SWNY Field Crops Team
** CANCELED ** OSHA Compliant Fit Testing & Training
April 9, 2020
9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.
Pultneyville, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled.
Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Webinar
April 14, 2020
6:30- 8:00 pm
The four hands-on regional training workshops "Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer" scheduled in April by Cornell Ag Workforce Development in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension are being rescheduled as online webinars. Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish: April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PM and April 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Participation is free and registration is not required. The webinars will be recorded and available after the event. In-person trainings conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish will be rescheduled in fall.
*CANCELED* Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers
April 16, 2020
12:00- 4:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, this event has been canceled. We are working on developing an online version of this class in April. More details soon!
Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer through this bilingual workshop!
Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Webinar
April 16, 2020
12:00-1:30 pm
The four hands-on regional training workshops "Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers. Become an Effective On-The-Job Trainer" scheduled in April by Cornell Ag Workforce Development in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension are being rescheduled as online webinars. Separate webinars will be held in English and Spanish: April 14 - English | 6:30 to 8:00 PM and April 16 - Spanish | 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Participation is free and registration is not required. The webinars will be recorded and available after the event. In-person trainings conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish will be rescheduled in fall.
May 2020
Dairy Labor Discussion Group Zoom Meeting
May 1, 2020
12-1:30 pm
Wonder how other farms are managing overtime?
Looking for new management ideas and strategies?
Looking for new management ideas and strategies?
Join this group to discuss the financial impacts of and management strategies for overtime with other farmers.
Creating Consumer Friendly Bulk Meat Sales - Online Workshop
May 4, 2020
7:00pm
The situation facing us today is challenging. While conventional markets for livestock have cooled as large processors slow down production or temporarily close, NY farms are faced with a unique opportunity to market meat directly to the consumer. This workshop is designed to equip the producer with clear and simple steps towards making bulk meat sales, such as quarters, halves, and mixed-cut bundles.
Creating Consumer Friendly Bulk Meat Sales - Online Workshop
May 13, 2020
7:00pm
The situation facing us today is challenging. While conventional markets for livestock have cooled as large processors slow down production or temporarily close, NY farms are faced with a unique opportunity to market meat directly to the consumer. This workshop is designed to equip the producer with clear and simple steps towards making bulk meat sales, such as quarters, halves, and mixed-cut bundles.
June 2020
2020 Small Grains Management Virtual Field Day
June 4, 2020
10:00am
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to hold our traditional, in-person, Small Grains Management Field Day at Cornell's Musgrave Research Farm this year. However, we invite you to participate in our first virtual Small Grains Field Day via Zoom.
NY Forward Business Safety Plan Support for Dairy/Livestock/Crop Farms
June 10, 2020
7:30pm
New York state requires businesses to have a specific business safety plan in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes all farms, both food and non-food producing. In addition, a well-written and executed business safety plan will help reduce business liability risk during and after the pandemic. A Cornell Task Force recently developed materials to directly support farms in the plan writing process.
July 2020
English Heat Stress Webinar: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 21, 2020
12:30 pm
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, the NWNY Team and the SWNY Team are offering a webinar on Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies in both English and Spanish. The same information will be shared during both webinars. Each webinar is free and registration is not required. Join Zoom webinar here.
Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 21, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 21, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Margaret Quaassdorff & Alycia Drwencke, Dairy Management Specialists
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.
Spanish Heat Stress Webinar: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 22, 2020
12:30 pm
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY, the NWNY Team and the SWNY Team are offering a webinar on Heat Stress: Key Indicators & Management Strategies in both English and Spanish. The same information will be shared during both webinars. Each webinar is free and registration is not required. Join Zoom webinar here.
Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Heat Stress: Key Indicators and Management Strategies
July 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Libby Eiholzer, Bilingual Dairy Specialist
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.
Learn about the negative repercussions of heat stress in dairy cows and calves along with ways to prevent and mitigate it.
Estr?s por Calor en Vacas Lecheras: Se?ales Claves y Estrategias de Manejo
22 de julio del 2020 a las12:30 PM
22 de julio del 2020 a las12:30 PM
Libby Eiholzer, Especialista en Vacas Lecheras
Aprender?n sobre las repercusiones negativas del estr?s por calor en vacas lecheras y becerros, adem?s de maneras de prevenir y mitigarlo. Participe en el webinar aqu?.
Aprender?n sobre las repercusiones negativas del estr?s por calor en vacas lecheras y becerros, adem?s de maneras de prevenir y mitigarlo. Participe en el webinar aqu?.
August 2020
Cornell Hemp Research Team Virtual Field Day
August 20, 2020
9:00am - 12:00 noon
Since we are not able to hold an in-person field day this year due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, we are presenting an update on Cornell research and extension information virtually. The event will be split into three sessions on Hemp Genetics and Breeding, Crop Management, and Supply Chain and Regulatory Updates. Hemp growers, processors, and crop management advisors are encouraged to attend.
September 2020
No Events Scheduled at this Time
October 2020
"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" - Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy
October 15, 2020
12:30pm EST, and again at 7:00pm EST
Online via Zoom
This a FREE webinar for farmers and dairy nutritionists who are looking to get on the same page about farm goals and dairy rations. Join us for a live webinar Thursday, October 15, 2020 presented twice at 12:20pm EST, and again at 7:00pm EST.
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day
October 21, 2020
11:00am - 1:00pm, Zoom meeting room will open at 10:30am
Zoom
This free online event will offer 2 DEC pesticide applicator credits and CCE CEU's. Pre-Registration is required for DEC credits!
Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn Virtual Field Day
October 28, 2020
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a one hour virtual field day that focuses on interseeded cover crops in corn, herbicide resistant weed management and other weed control updates.
November 2020
Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers
November 3, 2020 : MANAGE YOUR MILK PRICE - Part 1
7:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Online via Zoom
Dairy Margin Coverage presented by David Holck, Farm Service Agency
Forward Contracting and Such, Part 1 presented by Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University
Determining if Risk Management is Right for My Farm presented by Dayton Maxwell, CCE CAAHP
Feeder Online School/Escuela en Linea para Alimentadores
November 3, 2020
November 5, 2020
November 10, 2020
November 12, 2020
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Feeder Online School is a 2 part program offered in Spanish and English. The same presentations will be offered in both the English and Spanish sessions. Each day of Feeder Online School will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET. The session in English will take place on November 3rd and 5th, 2020. The session in Spanish will take place on November 10th and 12th, 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
2020 On-Farm Feeder Workshop: Corfu, NY
November 6, 2020
Friday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reyncrest Farm
Corfu, NY
Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers
November 10, 2020 : MANAGE YOUR MILK PRICE - Part 2
7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Online via Zoom
Dairy Revenue Protection presented by Tristan Peterson, Crop Growers Insurance
Forward Contracting and Such, Part 2 presented by Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University
Forward Contracting Dairy Farmer Experience
presented by Dan Sheldon, Woody Hill Farms. Salem, New York
2020 On-Farm Feeder Workshop: Clifton Springs, NY
November 13, 2020
Friday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Spring Hope Farm
Clifton Springs, NY
2020 On-Farm Feeder Workshop: Clifton Springs, NY
Pre-Registration Required. Limited Spots Left! - Please call Brandie at 585-343-3040 x138 to see if there is room left to pre-register.
December 2020
2020 Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars
December 9, 2020
8:00am-10:30am OR 6:30pm-9:00pm
Virtually via Zoom
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. Presentations blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application.
The 2020 Seminars will be presented virtually via Zoom. All topics will be presented in two sessions to accommodate attendee schedules.
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Upcoming Events
Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
May 31, 2025 : Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
Warsaw, NY
Learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification.
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