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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 & 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.

April 2014

Soil Health & Winter Forage Field Day

April 22, 2014
11 am - 2:30 pm
Unadilla, NY

Clean Sweep NY

April 30, 2014
Warsaw, NY

Clean Sweep NY
To obtain more information and to request a registration packet form NYSDEC, telephone 716-851-7220 or the Albany number at 1-877-793-3769 or contact CleanSweepNY by e-mail at info@cleansweepny.org

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!!

Returned Completed Registration forms to NYSEC by these deadlines:

April 4: for participants with unknown products and gas cylinders

April 25: for all other participants

May 2014

Clean Sweep NY

May 1, 2014
Lockport, NY

Clean Sweep NY
To obtain more information and to request a registration packet form NYSDEC, telephone 716-851-7220 or the Albany number at 1-877-793-3769 or contact CleanSweepNY by e-mail at info@cleansweepny.org

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!!!

Returned Completed Registration forms to NYSEC by these deadlines:

April 4: for participants with unknown products and gas cylinders

April 25: for all other participants

NY All Forage Fed Bull Test Field Day

May 3, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dryden, NY

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with refreshments and the program to begin at 10:00 a.m.

Brewery and Cidery Workshop (2 day event)

May 9 - May 10, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Are you planning on starting a new brewery or cidery or interested in learning more about the legal and business issues involved with starting a brewery or cidery? If so, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County is hosting a Brewery and Cidery Startup Workshop.

Webinar: Lyme Disease: A Springtime Review of Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment Recommendations

May 12, 2014
1:00 p.m.

Since we all spend a lot of time outside it's important for us to be aware. Deer tick numbers are up this year; the snow cover provided them the insulation they needed to survive the winter instead of killing them off. 



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Upcoming Events

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 17 Release

November 28, 2024

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 17: HPAI Updates- Elisha Frye

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View Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 17 Release Details

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 18 Release

December 26, 2024

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 18

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View Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 18 Release Details

2025 Corn Congress

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 9, 2025
Henrietta, NY

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

NOW OFFERING 2 DEC Recertification CREDITS

View 2025 Corn Congress Details

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