Grasstravaganza 2024: PLANT GRAZE - Growing Resilient Grazing Systems
Event Details
Date
March 9, 2024
Time
8am-4:30pm
Location
SUNY Morrisville (Student Activity Building)
80 Eaton Street
Morrisville, NY 13408
Host
USDA-NCRS, SUNY Morrisville, CCE and NOFA-NY
1-315-684-6993
This one-day conference will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to make grazing on your farm resilient and profitable now and for generations to come.
Our agenda is packed to keep attendees engaged and entertained. Get the full schedule here.
| 7:30 - 9a.m. | Registration and Tradeshow |
| 9 - 9:15a.m. | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:15 - 10:15a.m. | Ranching made profitable, enjoyable, and sustainable part 1 Kit Pharo |
| 10:15 - 10:30a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:30a.m. | Ranching made profitable, enjoyable, and sustainable part 2 Kit Pharo |
| 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. | Lunch and Tradeshow |
| 12:30 - 1:30p.m. | Managing for soil health and climate resiliency in pasture systems Joseph Amsili and Katherine Carestio of Backbone Farm |
| 1:45 - 2:30p.m. | Breakout Sessions 1 |
| 2:30 - 2:45p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 - 3:30p.m. | Breakout Sessions 2 |
| 3:30 - 4:30p.m. | Looking forward - weather resiliency- USDA Climate Hub Dr. Allison Morrill Chatrchyan |
Field Crops
Dairy
Business
Livestock
Grains
Upcoming Events
Youth Tractor & Machinery Certification Program
June 19, 2025
June 26 - June 27, 2025
Cuba, NY
The 4-H and FFA Tractor & Machinery Certification Program will be offered at the Cuba-Rushford HS (5476 Rt. 305, Cuba, NY 14727) on June 19th, 26th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Youth must attend all 3 sessions plus pass written and driving test to receive certification.
Neonic Risk Assessment Field Day
July 30, 2025
Hamburg , NY
FAMACHA Training for Sheep and Goat producers in Woodhull NY
August 13, 2025 : FAMACHA Training in Woodhull
Woodhull, NY
Join us for a discussion and hands-on training for internal parasite integrated pest management in sheep and goats. Certification is available to all students participating in the workshop.
Announcements
No announcements at this time.