BQA Level II Training and NYBPA Region 1 Farm Tour and Potluck
Event Details
Date
November 4, 2023
Time
10:30am - 4:30pm
Location
Phillips Farm Inc.
1809 Brandt Road
North Collins, NY 14111
Cost
Farm Tour and NYBPA Region 1 Potluck : Free
BQA Training with Lunch : $15.00
(addl attendee $10.00 ea.)
Registration fee per Farm (up to 2 participants)
Farm Tour, NYBPA Region 1 Potluck, and BQA Training : $15.00
(addl attendee $10.00 ea.)
Registration fee per Farm (up to 2 participants)
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramAmy Barkley
716-640-0844
email Amy Barkley

NYBPA Region 1 Farm Tour & Potluck
Level I & II BQA Training
Saturday, November 4th
Phillips Farm Inc.
1809 Brant Road
North Collins, NY 14111
Phillips Farm Inc. is a 1,200 cow family-owned and operated dairy farm located in Southwest Erie County. Ann and David Phillips run the farm with a team dedicated to animal health and well-being. With the increased popularity of beef on dairy in NYS, 50% of the cows on the dairy are bred to quality beef sires to make beef x Holstein calves that move through a value-added calf care program before being sold as young calves or feeders. Some of these calves are raised out for the freezer trade.
Ann and her son, Tyler Strub (Region 1 NYBPA Chairman), are part of the three-generation family owned and operated Shining Star Cattle Company in Springville NY. They focus on providing club calves, replacement females, herd sires, and finished beef which is sold in bulk and as individual retail cuts. Their 35 cow herd is compiled of several breeds including Registered Maine Anjou, Mainetainer, and Registered Angus. The herd is also has some influence from Simmental, Chianina, and Charolais genetics.
Schedule
Tour of Phillips Farm Inc.: 10:30am - 12pm
NYBPA Region 1 potluck and lunch for BQA training participants: 12pm - 1pm
BQA Level I training (also serves as continuing education): 1pm - 3:30pm
BQA Level II (Chuteside) training: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
You are welcome to register for the farm tour and lunch; the BQA training and lunch; or the farm tour, lunch, and the BQA training. You do not have to be a member of the Region 1 Beef Producers to attend any of the day's activities. Roast beef sandwiches are generously provided by Phillips Farm Inc. and Shining Star Cattle Company for lunch; if you'd like, please bring a side dish, drink, or dessert pass!
The BQA training is designed for:
· New cattle producers
· Seasoned cattle producers
· Cattle producers looking to become BQA certified
· Cattle producers looking to renew their BQA certification
You will learn:
· History and benefits of BQA training
· Stress reduction and management through low impact handling
· Herd health management and biosecurity
· Identification and recordkeeping
· Transportation considerations
· Introduction to VCPRs, veterinary drugs, and veterinary equipment
· Chute-side manner and how to properly give injections
This training will be for level I and level II BQA certification. If you are taking the training to recertify, you will only need to take the classroom training. If you want to become level II certified, you'll need to be present for both the classroom and chute-side training.
Cost to participate: $15 per farm.
Please register by Wednesday, November 1st by contacting Kelly Bourne at klb288@cornell.edu, 585-268-7644ext 10, or by using the registration link on this page.
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Transition Heifer Calf Program
Join us for this hand-on program and demos! We will be offering this program in English and in Spanish.Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase.
Topics covered:
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Health
Housing Management
Inventory Management
Biosecurity: All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots. You will be required to scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival to the program and before leaving.
Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)