Event Details

Date

March 14, 2020

Time

6:00pm

Location

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds Corporate Building
501 Erie Street
Little Valley, NY 14755

Host

New York Beef Producers' Association
Ted Card
716-664-3339

www.nybpa.org


New York Beef Producers' Association Region 2 Annual Meeting

March 14, 2020


Join beef producers from Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties for their annual regional business meeting, followed by dinner and guest speakers sharing presentations centered around Feeder to Finish. Everyone with an interest in the beef industry is welcome to attend - membership in the association is not required.

Speakers include:

- Phil Keppler of SK Herefords LLC and Billy Martin of Meadowbrook Cattle, LLC discussing marketing tips and feeder cattle production.

- Dr. Shannon Carpenter discussing successful pre-conditioning.

- A representative from the New York Beef Industry Council discussing current issues and activities. 

Topics covered provide BQA re-certification credits.

The meeting cost includes dinner, and is $30/adult or $15/youth.

Everyone with an interest in the beef industry is welcome to attend. Membership in beef producer groups is not required to attend.

Reservations can be made by contacting Ted Card ( (716)-664-3339 or lvg1259@netsync.net) or Amanda Dackowsky ( (716)-432-9871 or ladack8489@gmail.com) by March 7th. 

See the PDF link, below, for more details.


NYBPA Region 2 Annual Meeting (PDF; 699KB)


more content - left
Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

Business

Business

Livestock

Livestock

Grains

Grains

more content - right

Upcoming Events

Planning For Immigration Enforcement At Your Farm

May 20, 2025

Ramped-up immigration enforcement is spreading fear and resulting in family and workforce disruptions across the farm landscape. Farms and employees should take action by making a plan for what to do in case of an immigration enforcement action at your farm. Planning is critical to avoid the worst outcomes. Learn about available resources and hear from the experience of crisis support leaders!

Chainsaw Safety & Forestry BMP's

June 13, 2025
Belmont, NY

Perfect for beginners or experienced users needing a refresher. We'll cover safety features and basic maintenance of the modern saw and learn kickback prevention techniques. Participants will be able to try on various PPE and learn ergonomic practices. Interested participants will learn to safely start up, throttle up, and turn off a saw. You may bring our own saw if you choose, there will be no cutting in this class.

FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College

June 14, 2025 : FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a morning of classroom learning, hands-on FAMACHA and 5 Point Check practice, and a pasture walk at Alfred State College's teaching farm to learn about putting IPM to work on pasture using evasive grazing techniques. An exam will be provided, and students passing the exam will receive program certification, including a FAMACHA Card.

Announcements

Our Team is Hiring

The SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is looking for a Farm Business Management Specialist to join our team. Information about the position, qualifications, and compensation can be found here