Postponed: Grasstravaganza: PLANET GRAZE: Growing Resilient Grazing Systems
Event Details
Date
July 20 - July 22, 2023
Host
SUNY Morrisville
Kelly McCarthy
315-684-6076

Join us for a conference specifically designed for farmers, consumers and agriculture professionals.
This year's theme focuses on making farms and grazing management more resilient to short and long-term changes in climate, economics, soil health, consumer preferences and more.
Lectures from outstanding & knowledgeable speakers.
Speakers have been selected based on their knowledge and experience. You'll hear from the brilliant minds of:
» Hugh Aljoe, Director of Producer Relations at Noble Research Institute
» Greg Brann, Farmer at Big Spring Farm and Owner of Synergistic Grazing Management Consulting
» Over a dozen other speakers and panelists relevant to the industry.
Hands-on workshops and local farm tours.
Visits to SUNY Morrisville's Dairy Complex as well as neighboring farms and facilities will showcase the practical techniques and applications discussed by our speakers.
Vendor trade show and exhibitor showcase.
Leading vendors in the grazing and agriculture industries are invited to showcase their business at our Trade Show to answer questions about their products and services. The trade show will
be open to attendees throughout the conference.
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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