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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 - Freestall
December 3, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Preble, NY
One day cow comfort program for freestall barns, featuring Dr Rick Grant from Miner Institute as guest speaker.
- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
Speakers funded by NY Farm Viability Institute
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
BQA Transportation Training
December 4, 2019
6-9 pm
New Berlin, NY
Cow Comfort Program~Amsterdam
December 4, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Amsterdam, NY
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Presents: Cow Comfort Workshops
2020 Hemp Session
December 4, 2019
9am - 2:15pm
Syracuse, NY
Hemp Session at the Empire State Producers Expo!
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control in NNY
December 6, 2019
10:45am - 12:15pm
Adams, NY
Herbicide resistant marestail has been found in several fields NNY. This weed has the potential to quickly spread to other fields and will become a much bigger problem to deal with next spring. Resistant marestail will be most difficult to control in soybeans but can also be a problem in corn and winter wheat as well. If you are a soybean grower plan on attending this meeting to learn about effective herbicide resistant weed control strategies and how to deal with resistant marestail on your farm.
- 1.25 NYS DEC pesticide credits (categories 1A, 10, 21, 23)
- 1.0 CCA CEU
CNY Feeder Calf Sale
December 6, 2019
2pm
The CNY Feeder Calf Sale will be Friday, December 6, 2019.
REDUCED Cow Comfort Workshop - Freestalls and Tie Stalls
December 6 - December 9, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
December 6th - Scotty's Diner, 1049 US -11, Moira, NY
December 9th - CCE of Jefferson County
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 9, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cortland, 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.
2019 Feed Dealer Seminar~Ballston Spa
December 10, 2019
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2019 Feed Dealer Seminar
Hogs, Hops and Honey - Oh My!
December 10, 2019
6pm - 8pm
Ellicottville, NY
Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, for this interactive workshop that will give an overview of agricultural production options in our region. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn about enterprise budgeting and analysis, evaluating assets and optimizing production capacity, and marketing.
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.
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
December 11, 2019
12:30pm - 2:45pm
Lowville, NY
Do you want to buy and apply restricted use pesticides for your own farm?
This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations. It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam.
This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations. It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
December 12, 2019
1:00-2:00pm
Homer, NY
This free info session will provide details about the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. Representatives from NYSDOL will be present to answer questions and discuss how the changes will affect scheduling, payment of wages, and recordkeeping for ag employers.
Cow Comfort Program~Cazenovia
December 12, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Cazenovia, NY
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Presents: Cow Comfort Workshops
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.
Cow Comfort Program - Tiestall
December 13, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Owego, NY
One day cow comfort program for tiestall barns, featuring Dr Dan McFarland from Penn State as guest speaker.
- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Ventilation & Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
Speakers funded by NY Farm Viability Institute
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
December 16 - December 17, 2019
Noon-8 pm day one, 7:30 am - 4 pm day two
Liverpool, NY
3rd Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
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.
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Cooperstown
December 18, 2019
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC 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.
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Morrisville
December 19, 2019
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
January 2020
Dairy Day
January 3 - January 24, 2020
10-3pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
January 3rd - Bruston-Moira Legion
January 22nd - Lowville Elks
January 24th - Watertown Elks
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Ballston Spa location
January 7, 2020
5-7 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cobleskill location
January 8, 2020
5-7 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Three locations to choose from.
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.
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cooperstown location
January 9, 2020
5-7 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Three locations to choose from.
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.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County
January 13, 2020
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County
January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County
January 15, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties
January 16, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
2020 Hemp Session
January 16 - December 4, 2019
9am - 2:15pm
Syracuse, NY
Hemp Session at the Empire State Producers Expo!
2020 Hemp Session
January 16, 2020
9am - 2:15pm
Syracuse, NY
Hemp Session at the Empire State Producers Expo!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County
January 17, 2020
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County
January 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Sheep and Goat Nutrition 101
January 21, 2020
5 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Come join us for an informational sheep and goat talk regarding nutrition.
COMING SOON!...... 2020 Southern Tier Crop Congress
January 22, 2020
9am
Belfast, NY
Check back for details and registration.
Modern On-Farm Preparedness (All 6 Sessions)
January 23 - February 27, 2020
1-2 pm Webinars, 1-4 pm On farm
Six sessions created to help farms prepare for modern situations
- Jan 23: Urgent Situations (on-farm)
- Jan 30: F.A.R.M 4.0 Update (live webinar)
- Feb 6: Activists (live webinar)
- Feb 13: Social Media (on-farm)
- Feb 20: Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity (live webinar)
- Feb 27: On Farm Safety - Prevention, Prevention, Prevention (on-farm)
Modern On-Farm Preparedness (All 6 Sessions)
January 23 - February 27, 2020
1-2 pm Webinars, 1-4 pm On farm
Six sessions created to help farms prepare for modern situations
- Jan 23: Urgent Situations (on-farm)
- Jan 30: F.A.R.M 4.0 Update (live webinar)
- Feb 6: Activists (live webinar)
- Feb 13: Social Media (on-farm)
- Feb 20: Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity (live webinar)
- Feb 27: On Farm Safety - Prevention, Prevention, Prevention (on-farm)
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Urgent Situations
January 23, 2020
1-4 pm
Preparedness for Urgent Situations. Be Prepared for a fire, weather emergency or barn damage.
On-Farm, 1-4 pm
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
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Cooperstown
January 27, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Norwich
January 28, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Norwich, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Morrisville
January 29, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, NY
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,
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. Update
January 30, 2020
1-2 pm
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,
Modern On Farm Preparedness - F.A.R.M. 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,
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Fonda
January 30, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Fonda, NY
February 2020
Soybean & Small Grains Congress - Batavia Location
February 5, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congresses to be held at the Quality Inn & Suites, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY.
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Activist Preparedness
February 6 - November 19, 2019
1-2 pm
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 (location TBD)
1-2 pm (location TBD)
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
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension's NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program team for the annual Soybean & Small Grains Congresses to be held at the Quality Inn (former Holiday Inn), 2468 Route 414, Waterloo NY
2020 Corn Day
February 11, 2020
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Save the Date for the CNYDLFC Annual Corn Day
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Social Media
February 13 - November 19, 2019
1-4 pm
How to respond to negative comments on farm pages. Resources to tap into and people you can call for effective responses.
1-4 pm (location TBD)
1-4 pm (location TBD)
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
Modern On Farm Preparedness - Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity
February 20, 2020
1-2 pm
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 (location TBD)
1-2 pm (location TBD)
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
Risk Management Series~Cooperstown
February 25 - March 3, 2020
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Risk Management Series~Morrisville
February 26 - March 4, 2020
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety
February 27, 2020
1-4 pm
Accidents happen, but this session will focus on prevention and also address accident response.
1-4 pm (location TBD)
1-4 pm (location TBD)
Modern On Farm Preparedness - On-Farm Safety
February 27, 2020
1-4 pm
Accidents happen, but this session will focus on prevention and also address accident response.
1-4 pm (location TBD)
1-4 pm (location TBD)
Risk Management Series~Ballston Spa
February 27 - March 5, 2020
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
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Upcoming Events
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. Announcements
Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms
If you're wondering how to get your farm business in compliance with NYS Sexual Harassment Regulations, you've come to the right place. The 2018 New York State budget included new regulations addressing sexual harassment in the workplace that became effective on October 9, 2018 for all New York employers, including agricultural employers. All employers are required to have a sexual harassment prevention policy and to provide annual, interactive sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. Check out the resources developed by Cornell Ag Workforce Development, including step-by-step instructions and farm-friendly training videos.
RMA Announces Additional One-time Changes to Prevented Planting Provisions
June 29, 2019
RMA Announces Additional One-time Changes to Prevented Planting Provisions
for 2019 Crop Year
for 2019 Crop Year
In response to delayed and prevented planting resulting from above average rainfall and wetness, the USDA Risk Management Agency has made a one-time change to the 2019 crop year prevented planting rules that effectively allows silage corn, if planted as a cover crop following local agricultural expert guidelines, to be acceptable as a post-prevented planting cover crop. Under this one-time rule change, producers are allowed to produce this crop while retaining their prevented planting payment. This change couples with previously announced one-time changes to the prevented planting rules - including expanded acceptable uses for post-prevented planting cover crops and a change in the cover crop haying and grazing start date rule - serve to help those struggling to meet their forage needs due to the weather.
Read the full article from the New York Crop Insurance Education Program.
The USDA-RMA states that "For crop insurance purposes, a cover crop is a crop generally recognized by agricultural experts as agronomically sound for the area for erosion control or other purposes related to conservation or soil improvement." PRO-DAIRY specialists Joe Lawrence and Karl Czymmek and Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Professor and Director of Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program have released a letter stating "Corn on Prevented Planting acres meets these objectives."
Read the full article from the New York Crop Insurance Education Program.
The USDA-RMA states that "For crop insurance purposes, a cover crop is a crop generally recognized by agricultural experts as agronomically sound for the area for erosion control or other purposes related to conservation or soil improvement." PRO-DAIRY specialists Joe Lawrence and Karl Czymmek and Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Professor and Director of Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program have released a letter stating "Corn on Prevented Planting acres meets these objectives."