Preparing for Shearing Day Webinar
Event Details
Date
February 1, 2022
Time
7pm - 8:30pm
Location
Online Webinar - Zoom
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramDana Havas
607-391-2664
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This program is a free webinar for all farmers looking to prepare for their shearer.
Date: Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Robin Nistock
Robin Nistock, shepherd for over 30 years at Nistock Farms, will share with attendees how to prepare for shearing day, focusing on efficiency and shearer safety and maintaining the quality of the clip.
Q & A session with professional shearers to follow
Pre-Registration is required. You can register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/PreparingforShearingDay or by contacting Dana Havas at dmh353@cornell.edu or (607)391-2664.
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