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June 2018

Beef Quality Assurance Training

June 2, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lyons, NY

Beef Quality Assurance Training
The goal of this national program is to maximize consumer confidence and acceptance of beef by focusing the producer's attention to daily production practices that influence the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of beef and beef products.

Lowering the Cost of Milk Production: Dairy and Beef Pasture Walk

June 12, 2018
11:30 am- 2:00 pm
Syracuse, NY

Join us for a light lunch and tour of the pastures. There will be a review of previous Cornell Dairy Farm Business Summaries to compare the cost of production on grazing dairies and confinement dairies as well as a brief explanation of Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Crop Insurance Policies. Charlie Griskauskas and his sons are looking forward to having other graziers offer tips on how to better manage their pastures. 

RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. To register, call 607.391.2662 and leave a message or email Abbie Teeter at ajt248@cornell.edu. 

For more information, contact Fay Benson at 607.745.3807 or email afb3@cornell.edu. 

Table Talk

June 12 - June 13, 2018
Two Day Training
Syracuse, NY

"Table Talk is an intensive 2 day program that focuses on understanding consumer perspectives and how to have effective conversations about farm and food. Regional Dairy Specialist, Kimberley Morrill, is working with Michele Payn to bring this program to NY."
Join us at Table Talk, June 12-13

Cattle Handling Systems Importance for BQA

June 14, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Gainesville, NY

Cattle Handling Systems Importance for BQA
Providing facilities that allow safe, humane, and efficient movement and/or restraint of cattle is part of the Code of Cattle Care for Beef Quality Assurance. Facilities provide for disease prevention practices to protect herd health, including access to veterinary medical care. This workshop will cover some key concepts for animal health and handling and provide an opportunity to hear and share personal experiences.

Malting Barley, Wheat & Rye Twilight Tour

June 21, 2018
5:30 p.m
Geneva, NY

Malting Barley, Wheat & Rye Twilight Tour
Come walk through the Cornell winter malting barley, wheat and hybrid rye variety trial and take a tour of all the varieties being tested in 2018.

See which varieties will look good on your farm next year!

July 2018

Cornell University Willsboro Farm Open House

July 10, 2018
1:30pm - 4:00pm Tour leaves Main Office at 2:00pm
Willsboro, NY

Admission is Free and open to the public.

Direct Marketing Butter to Improve Profits from Pasture

July 11, 2018
11am - 2pm
Hamilton, NY

Pasture Walk and Soil Health Demonstration

Beef Stocker Pasture Walk

July 11, 2018
5:30 pm
Schoharie, NY

Beef Stocker Pasture Walk

Respirator Fit Testing Clinics

July 16 - July 17, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dundee, NY

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) is pleased to provide respirator fit testing clinics in the following counties: Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne & Yates.

During the clinics NYCAMH will provide medical evaluations; respirator fit tests; and WPS compliant training's on how to properly inspect, put on, take off, fit, seal check, use, clean, maintain, and store respirators.


Sheep Producers - A Grazing Opportunity for the Future!

July 19, 2018
6:30 - 8:00pm
Canton, NY

Alexia Hain - Solar sheep grazer will talk about her experiences grazing solar installations. Learn how farmers can work together to take advantage of grass growing under solar panels.

2018 CCE Adirondack Summer Excursion

July 21, 2018
9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Utica, NY

2018 CCE Adirondack Summer Excursion
The New York State Association of Agricultural County Agents (NYSACAA) is dedicated to providing members of Cornell Cooperative Extension community with continuing education, a voice on campus and ways to keep connected with each other. Regional, statewide and national meetings bring members together for professional improvement and social interaction. 

The board of directors has once again endorsed a summer social event to bring extension folks from across the state together this summer on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
(http://www.adirondackrr.com/adkrr/). You do not have to be a NYSACAA member to join us! This excursion is open to all county, regional and campus employees and their families. It is unfortunate that there are county fairs in progress on that day, however this was the best choice for railroad operation purposes. 

New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association Summer Crop Tour

July 26, 2018
8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY

Featured keynote speaker Dr. Fred E. Below a Professor of Crop Physiology in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. The program will focus on cover crops, soil health, and of course yields! 

**CANCELLED**Beef Quality Assurance Training

July 30, 2018
6:00 pm
Oneonta, NY

Beef Quality Assurance "BQA" Training

When: Monday, July 30th, at 6:00pm
Where: Maidens Farm - 477 County Road 11, Oneonta NY 13820
Cost: $15 (beverages, pizza, dessert provided)
Registration: Deadline July 27, 2018

Beef Producer Meeting

July 31, 2018
6:30 pm
Hubbardsville, NY

The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a meeting for local beef producers.

Reduced Tillage in Organic Systems Field Day

July 31, 2018
9:00am - 3:00pm
Willsboro, NY

Featuring in-field demonstrations of equipment and discussions with speakers and growers. Rotate betweeen 3 demonstrations/discussion stations in the morning, 3 more in the afternoon. Free to the public, Lunch included!

August 2018

Cattle Ranch Handling and Fencing Tour

August 1, 2018
6:30pm
Evans Mills, NY

Topics to be discussed: - Facilities for receiving, sorting, processing, and loading of feeder calves. - Fencing and Penning systems -Draft horses

Summer Social

August 2, 2018
1-5:30 pm
Ithaca, NY

NY FarmNet and Cornell Cooperative Extension's South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team have partnered to bring local farmers and farm families together this August at a Summer Social. The event is free and family-friendly, and provides an opportunity for local farmers to socialize as well as get updates from Cornell University Dairy Professors and the SCNY Dairy Team, and learn more about how NY FarmNet can provide assistance to farmers. 

Cornell Hemp Research Team Field Day

August 14, 2018
9:30 am registration until noon. Tours are 10:30 am
Geneva, NY

Join Cornell researchers and other industrial hemp experts to learn the latest about this emerging crop at an August 14 field day at the Cornell AgriTech Fruit and Vegetable Research Farm, 1097 County Road 4, in Geneva, New York. 

The Cornell Industrial Hemp Research Team Field Day is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.  


Dairy Girl Network Stress Workshop

August 15, 2018
11-2pm
Homer, NY

Dairy Girl Network Stress Workshop
Erica Leubner from NY FarmNet will lead a discussion about strategies for building resiliency and managing stress. Free event, lunch on your own.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Melanie at 315.424.9485 or Sarah at 315.684.3001.

*Please RSVP by August 10* 

Pastured Pork Workshop

August 15, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Naples, NY

Pastured Pork Workshop
Come and hear how heritage pigs are raised on pasture. 

2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Cobleskill

August 22, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Cobleskill, NY

With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy. 

2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Richfield Springs

August 23, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Richfield Springs, NY

With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy. 

Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshops

August 23 - August 24, 2018
Morning and Afternoon sessions

Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshops
Corn silage harvest is drawing near. The way corn silage is harvested and stored is a single event that affects your operation for the entire next year. Are you prepared to set your operation up for success? Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest workshops to hear the latest research-backed strategies you can implement on your dairy this corn silage season.

2018 New York Corn & Soybean Yield Contest ***deadline extended to 9/1/18***

August 25 - September 1, 2018

***Deadline Extended to September 1, 2018***.  See attached flyer for Contest Rules and Entry Form.

2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Sprakers

August 27, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Sprakers, NY

With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy. 

2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ New Berlin

August 28, 2018
1-3:00 pm
New Berlin, NY

With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy. 

No-Till & Never-Till Soil Health Workshop

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 28, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Stafford, NY

The Western New York Soil Health Alliance will be holding a Soil Health Workshop focusing on No-Till practices and benefits. They will be digging underground to look at a section of field that has NEVER had any tillage and compare it to the adjacent area with a history of tillage practices. In addition, there will be information on the problem of slugs and voles in the higher residue farming practices.

2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Schuylerville

August 29, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Schuylerville, NY

With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy. 

2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Morrisville

August 30, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, NY

With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy. 


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Upcoming Events

Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Jess May- Farm Credit East Webinar

May 2, 2024 : Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group Webinar: Jess May- Farm Credit East

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 https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Eden Valley Creamery

May 3, 2024
South Dayton, NY

Registration for this discussion group is required and limited.

Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Shtayburne Farm Creamery

May 16, 2024
Rock Stream, NY

Registration for this discussion group is required and limited.

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