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January 2014

NY Certified Organic Winter Meeting Series

January 14, 2014
10 am - 2:30
Geneva, NY

Barley and Buckwheat:  Old Crops Receive New Interest .

No need to RSVP, just bring a dish to pass for the lunch. For more information, contact Fay Benson at 607-753-5213 or afb3@cornell.edu.

OSHA Training: What to Expect from an Inspection

January 14, 2014
9 am - 12 pm
Cortland, NY

An indoor meeting with an OSHA Educator.
Light refreshments will be available.
Pre-register by calling 756-7843 or on-line.

 


WNY - Corn Congress, Batavia

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 15, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY

WNY - Corn Congress, Batavia
Corn Congress is just a week away!  Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!

Finger Lakes - Corn Congress, Waterloo

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 16, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Finger Lakes - Corn Congress, Waterloo
Corn Congress is just a week away! Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!

Winter Crop Meeting for Vendors

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 17, 2014
9am - 3:45pm
Ithaca, NY

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Field Crop Pest Management

January 21 - January 31, 2014

Just a test to see it this creates Characters.

February 2014

Grain Marketing Workshop

February 6, 2014
11am - 2pm
Union Springs, NY

<span style="font-weight: normal;">Session two, â??</span><b>Strategies for Selling in this Market and Important Trends to Follow</b>â??, will teach producers to evaluate the current marketing landscape, evaluate grain opportunities with greater confidence, and take advantage of profitable price levels when they occur.<div style="font-weight: normal;"><br></div><div style="font-weight: normal;">Presented by Penn State Extension Agricultural Marketing Specialist John Berry<br><br></div>

Annie's Project Offered at Three Locations in Northwest New York

February 6 - March 13, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Annie's Project Offered at Three Locations in Northwest New York
Annie's Project offers farm women an opportunity to build their farm business management skills with an emphasis on managing risk and networking. The six session course will be offered at the Cornell Cooperative Extension offices in Albion, Mt. Morris and Newark as part of a statewide offering.

Annie's Project Risk Management Education for Farm and Ranch Women

February 6 - March 13, 2014
9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Ithaca, NY

Annie's Project is designed for experienced farm and ranch women wanting a more active role in the business aspects of their farm operations. The course is not necessarily for women who are new to farm life.

Crop Protection Meeting 2014

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 7, 2014
9:30 am registration. Meeting 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lafayette, NY

Crop Protection Topics Including: Corn leaf blight epidemics, New developments in soybean and small grain diseases, weed, insect and disease management and Managing CRW with resistance in our midst

2014 Corn Day Presentations

February 11, 2014
Cooperstown, NY

Presentations from the 2014 Corn Day

NY Certified Organic Winter Meeting Series #2

February 11, 2014
10 am - 2:30
Geneva, NY

Topics for February will include: Report on how GPS guided cultivators perform in the field Young Farmers and how they have gotten started

Sprouting Fodder Webinar

February 17, 2014
1pm-2:15pm

Sprouting barley and other grains for dairy cows (and other livestock) is not a novel practice, but has gained more popularity in the past few years as grain prices rise and farmers search for ways to maximize their return on grain purchases.

Cover Crops & Soil Health: Harvesting the Potential

February 18, 2014
9am - 1pm
Auburn, NY

<div>Pre-register by 2/14 with Shannon Bozeat (NRCS): Shannon.bozeat@ny.usda.gov or 315-252-4171 x 3.</div><div><br></div>

OSHA Training: A Farm Walkabout with Karl Czymmek of NYCAMH

February 19, 2014
1pm - 3pm
Cortland, NY

Open to farms with 11 or more employees.Pre-registration required. Call 315-252-1367 or jwilliamson@nyfb.org.

2014 Step It Up Winter Grazing Conference

February 25, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Albion, NY

2014 Step It Up Winter Grazing Conference
This is our 5th year of the conference. Topics include soil health, extending the grazing season, pasture recordkeeping tools, and a farmer panel. Note the new location!

March 2014

Hay, Balage, and Forage Quality School-Day 1 Presentations

March 4 - March 13, 2014
Mt. Upton, Hudson and Ballston Spa, NY

The presentations from the Hay, Balage, and Forage Quality School first day.

Hay, Balage, and Forage Quality School-Day 2 Presentations Part 1

March 4 - March 13, 2014
Mt. Upton, Hudson and Ballston Spa, NY

The presentations from the Hay, Balage, and Forage Quality School second day.

Hay, Balage, and Forage Quality School-Day 2 Presentations Part 2

March 4 - March 13, 2014
Mt. Upton, Hudson and Ballston Spa, NY

The presentations from the Hay, Balage, and Forage Quality School second day.

Winter Dairy Management - Jordan Hall

March 5, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Geneva, NY

This year's theme is "Milking System Efficiency - Milking it for all it's worth".

Pre-Exam Training to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator

March 7, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Albion, NY

NOTE: This is a two day workshop, you MUST attend both days.

All participants must have experience working on their own farm, or through employment on another farm. Participants must register directly with DEC to take the Exam and have any questions on exam eligibility answered by DEC representatives. This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour pre-test training.

NOFA NY Organic Dairy & Field Crop Conference

March 7, 2014
8am
Auburn, NY

2014 Dairy Day ~ Afternoon Session Presentations

March 11, 2014
Cooperstown, NY

Presentations from the afternoon session of the 2014 Dairy Day.

2014 Dairy Day ~ Morning Session Presentations

March 11, 2014
Cooperstown, NY

Presentations from the morning session of the 2014 Dairy Day in pdf format.

NY Certified Organic Winter Meeting Series #3

March 11, 2014
10 am - 2:30
Geneva, NY

Topic for March: Getting more forage into your cows takes a whole farm solution with Tom Kilcer.

Tom's latest research on wide swath haylage harvest, a harvest method to improve the capture of plant nutrients for milk production and reduce weather related losses. This work is being expanded to encompass the rapid dry down methods for harvesting red clover. Working with both university and private industry, winter forage research has brought double cropping to the Northeast US and southern Canada producing profitable cover crops of the highest quality forage.

No need to RSVP, just bring a dish to pass for the lunch. For more information, contact Fay Benson at 607-753-5213 or afb3@cornell.edu.

Pre-Exam Training to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator

March 11, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Albion, NY

NOTE: This is a two day workshop, you MUST attend both days.

All participants must have experience working on their own farm, or through employment on another farm. Participants must register directly with DEC to take the Exam and have any questions on exam eligibility answered by DEC representatives. This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour pre-test training.

Winter Dairy Management - Breezy Hill Party House

March 14, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

This year's theme is "Milking System Efficiency - Milking it for all it's worth".
NOTE: Approved for FSA Borrower Credits

Winter Dairy Management School

March 21, 2014
9 am - 3 pm
Morrisville, NY

Winter Dairy Management Program 2014
Program Topics:
Milking System Efficiency-Milking it for all it's worth!
Low Cost Parlors- Options and Considerations.
Parlors - Typical Intervals for Maintenance and Improved Numbers Game
Business Planning for a Successful Project
Robotic Milking Systems-Different Management System.

Hoof Health and Lameness

March 25, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Includes 4 evening classes and 5 hours on-farm. Taught by several leading experts with extensive knowlege in their fields.

Additional dates are:
March 27, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
April 1 & 3, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
April 4, 8:30 - 1:00 p.m. (on-farm)

SPACE IS LIMITED!!

Agriculture Celebration Banquet 2014

March 25, 2014
6:30 pm Cocktail Hour 7:00 pm Dinner
Solon, NY

A celebration of Agriculture. Excellent dinner and company.

Presented by the Cortland County Business Development Corporation in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cortland County Soil &amp; Water Conservation District, Cortland County Farm Bureau, Farm Credit East and the Tompkins Trust Company. 

Please Call Sandy at the IDA/BDC 607- 753-5005 to pre-register.

CORE Pesticide Applicator Training and Recertification Course

March 25, 2014
8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. DEC Examination - 1:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

This training sesson is geared for individuals planning to take the CORE and Category Pesticide Certification Exam specific to the foucs of their work.

Crop Protection Meeting Horseheads

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 26, 2014
Registration 9:30 am Presentations 10:00 am-3:00pm
Horseheads, NY

Latest information on Crop Protection Topics particularly to address weed and disease issues in corn, small grain and soybean production.

Pastured Poultry Production Workshop

March 29, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Churchville, NY

Pastured Poultry Production Workshop
Opportunities exist for small landowners to get involved with the local food movement. Pastured poultry is one way to tap into the movement, but there are many facets to learn before starting.

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Upcoming Events

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 9 Release

May 23, 2024

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 9

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Hands-On Calving Training - Wyoming County

June 13, 2024
Warsaw, NY

View Hands-On Calving Training - Wyoming County Details

Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats

June 15, 2024 : Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats
Albion, NY

Learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification. 

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