New Location!  Lunch Included!

Open to all beef producers, even if you're not a member of NYBPA!

Featured Speaker:  Dr Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK

Topic:  "What is finished?  Managing cattle to optimize carcass value"

Lunch Included!

Participant Registration for the 2024 Corn Congress OPEN NOW! - January 9th 2025

NOW OFFERING 2 DEC Recertification CREDITS

Open to all beef producers, even if you're not a member of NYBPA!

Featured Speaker:  Dr Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK

Topic: "What is finished?  Managing cattle to optimize carcass value"

Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?

Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?

Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer?

Do you need some fresh air, a bowl of chili and to network with other beef farmers in the snow (or possibly mud)?

If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, and Angus Glen Farm are teaming up to showcase The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

Since the 1990s, local organic field crop and dairy farmers have gathered to build relationships and discuss potential solutions to shared challenges. The keystone of the event is an informal potluck lunch as well as the lively discussions that follow. The group also hosts several presentations from farmers, researchers, and industry leaders on a variety of field crops and dairy topics.

New Location!  Lunch included! 2.75 DEC Credits available!

New Location!  Lunch included! 2.75 DEC Credits available!

New to farm bookkeeping or experienced and looking to find more efficient or effective methods? Looking to learn and compare, firsthand, various means and services? 

Then, this program is for you! 

Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge 
about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping. 

On Friday, January 17th from 1pm to 2pm, the Nichols Dairy Farm & SWNYDLFC are hosting a FREE tour of their new robotic manure collection system. In 2024, the farm installed dual Lely Discovery Collectors that help to improve herd health and labor efficiency through their vacuum manure collection in the farm's free stall barn. To RSVP, call or text Katelyn at 716-640-0522. 

NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

Join Statewide Dairy Specialists and PRO-DAIRY every Tuesday at 12pm for an insightful webinar series discussing various aspects of dairy cattle culling management from economics to welfare. 

Free Webinar Series - Whether or not to keep a dairy animal is a multi-faceted decision. Each week of this series experts will address the different considerations in making that decision.

Tuesdays from Jan 21 to March 4, 2025 from 12:00 pm-1 pm ET

Free webinar

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 19

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

2025 Winter Crop Meeting - Dryden

Opportunities for High Oleic Soybeans in Dairy Diets | Dr. Tom Overton, Professor, Department of  Animal Science, Cornell University Planning Weed Control and Fertility Programs and Updates for 2025 | Mr. Taylor Harris, Specialist, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Seed Corn Maggot| Anna Dipaola, PhD Candidate, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University 
Integrated Strategies for Weed Control | Dr. Vipan Kumar, Extension Weed Scientist, Section of Plant Science (SIPS), CALS Cornell University Growing Season Factors and Corn Silage Performance | Mr. Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY

 3 DEC credits; CCA credits available

$35 - preregister / $40 at the door

The 2025 Annual Conference starts Friday afternoon with a cash bar, registration, and annual membership meeting. Dinner to follow with keynote speaker Kevin Ochsner, Beef Farm of Excellence Awards Presentation, and Supreme Show Program Sponsorship auction. Trade show and silent auction to benefit the Jr Scholarship Fund all weekend long. Saturday starts with the trade show and breakfast at 8:00AM followed by speakers at 8:30AM. Lunch includes the Annual NYBPA Awards and Junior Awards Program. Hotel accommodations can be found below. Be sure to book your room today!  

2025 Winter Crop Meeting - Auburn

Opportunities for High Oleic Soybeans in Dairy Diets | Dr. Tom Overton, Professor, Department of  Animal Science, Cornell University
Planning Weed Control and Fertility Programs and Updates for 2025 | Mr. Taylor Harris, Specialist, Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Seed Corn Maggot| Anna Dipaola, PhD Candidate, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University 
Integrated Strategies for Weed Control | Dr. Vipan Kumar, Extension Weed Scientist, Section of Plant Science (SIPS), CALS Cornell University
Growing Season Factors and Corn Silage Performance | Mr. Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY

 3 DEC credits; CCA credits available

$35 - preregister / $40 at the door

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

Join us on January 29th for this informative webinar with Farm Business Management Specialist, Katelyn Walley at 5:30 pm.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

Free Webinar Series - Whether or not to keep a dairy animal is a multi-faceted decision. Each week of this series experts will address the different considerations in making that decision.

Tuesdays from Jan 21 to March 4, 2025 from 12:00 pm-1 pm ET

Join Statewide Dairy Specialists and PRO-DAIRY every Tuesday at 12pm for an insightful webinar series discussing various aspects of dairy cattle culling management from economics to welfare. 

First annual conference!

Join us as we kick off a new tradition! Co-sponsored by NYCO, Cornell Field Crops and more, our goal is to bring together organic grain farmers from across the Northeast to share knowledge and learn from experts across the country. 

Sponsorship and Registration OPEN NOW!

The CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team will be holding it's 3rd Annual "Dairy Day" on February 6, 2025! We will be bringing the latest in dairy research and hot topics to you with this in-person, 1-day conference.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

This workshop will address new and established agronomic pests in NYS.  Strategies for managing weeds, insects and crop diseases will be presented.
Weed Control Strategies for Corn and Alfalfa -Kate Wheeler, Sr. Business Representative, BASF • ID, Epidemiology, and Management of Economically Important Diseases of Field Crops (Corn, Soybean and Wheat) -Jaime Cummings, Crop Protection Agronomist, Syngenta • What We Have Learned from Value of Manure Studies -Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, On-farm Research Coordinator, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program  • Seedcorn Maggot Research Update -Janice Degni, Extension Field Crops Specialist 

Credits available.

Sponsorship NOW OPEN

Participant Registration for the 2025 Soybean & Small Grains Congress NOW OPEN! - February 12th 2025

New to farm bookkeeping or experienced and looking to find more efficient or effective methods? Looking to learn and compare, firsthand, various means and services? 

Then, this program is for you! 

Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge 
about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping. 

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

The Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program (CAMRP) will offer a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Program for Meat and Poultry Processors at the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY, on February 17 & 18 2025.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 20

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Certification Training: All farmers must participate in the certification training in order to sell to the NEFX Program. At this time the program will be accepting the following fiber types: Wool, Mohair, Alpaca, & Llama. Training will cover skirting and quality requirements, as well as best practices for quality fiber on the farm. All interested farmers are welcome.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

REGISTER

Join Statewide Dairy Specialists and PRO-DAIRY every Tuesday at 12pm for an insightful webinar series discussing various aspects of dairy cattle culling management from economics to welfare. 

Free Webinar Series - Whether or not to keep a dairy animal is a multi-faceted decision. Each week of this series experts will address the different considerations in making that decision.

Tuesdays from Jan 21 to March 4, 2025 from 12:00 pm-1 pm ET

Since the 1990s, local organic field crop and dairy farmers have gathered to build relationships and discuss potential solutions to shared challenges. The keystone of the event is an informal potluck lunch as well as the lively discussions that follow. The group also hosts several presentations from farmers, researchers, and industry leaders on a variety of field crops and dairy topics.

Ticks have been on the rise in New York and a new tick in town is raising the stakes even further. More ticks in more places increases your risk of tick encounters and the disease-causing pathogens they inject during their blood meal. 

New to farm bookkeeping or experienced and looking to find more efficient or effective methods? Looking to learn and compare, firsthand, various means and services? 

Then, this program is for you! 

Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge 
about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping. 

Join us for a dinner meeting with Penn State University's Dr. Melissa Cantor to discuss new developments in calf technology and calf behavioral research.  

Are transition calves a bottleneck in your heifer rearing program?  Want to upskill your employees to improve the calf transition period? Join regional dairy specialists and PRO-Dairy for this comprehensive, hands-on workshop!

Are transition calves a bottleneck in your heifer rearing program?  Want to upskill your employees to improve the calf transition period? Join regional dairy specialists and PRO-Dairy for this comprehensive, hands-on workshop!

NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 21

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos