About Program

About ProgramThe Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension offers educational programming and research based information to agricultural producers, growers, and agribusinesses in the five county region of Southwestern New York.

Our specialists work with Cornell Faculty and Extension Educators statewide to address the issues that impact the agricultural industry and provide services to farms of all sizes and production techniques. The educational programming and support that we offer ranges from workshops to on-farm events, and includes one-on-one consultations. Our program is designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of our region's diverse agricultural community.

For more information, contact any of our specialists or your local Cooperative Extension office.



The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program is supported,
in part, by five county Cornell Cooperative Extensions including:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie
and Steuben Counties.

To visit one of these Cornell Cooperative Extension's web sites,
simply click on a county within the map.

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
 County Map Chautauqua County CCE Cattaraugus County CCE Allegany County CCE Steuben County CCE Erie County CCE

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Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

Business

Business

Livestock

Livestock

Grains

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Upcoming Events

NY Beef Producers Association Region 4 Annual Meeting

April 4, 2026
Alfred, NY

Open to all interested beef and dairy producers!

Presentations:

  • Tube Feeding 101
  • Early Calf Care Tips
  • Handling Livestock Safely

Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting; drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.



MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward

April 14, 2026
Springville, NY

***SAVE THE DATE*** 

More details to come!

April 14th from 11am-1pm

Education sessions by:

  • CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops 
  • Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
  • Quality Milk Production Services


New York Application for Dairy of Distinction

April 15, 2026

Purpose of Program

Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead. 

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