Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
Event Details
Date
January 30 - January 31, 2026
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramNortheast Grazing and Livestock Conference

Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
Virtual Option Available
This is the largest conference of its kind in New England and New York, bringing together over 300 farmers, graziers, educators, and service providers from across the Northeast. Over two days, we'll take a deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in our region, with sessions like:
• Planning for the Future & Dancing with Mother Nature — Loren Poncia
• Improving Persistence and Productivity of Hay Fields — Heather Darby
• Don't Nap on Knapweed--Farmer Trials for Managing Knapweed in Pastures — Troy Bishopp
• 100% Grass Dairy Cost of Production & Management — Sarah Flack
• Bale Grazing - Nutrient Management, Soil Health & Water Quality Considerations - Kirstin Workman
General Registration Farmer Registration
Student Registration Virtual Registration
We have scholarships - Apply Below:
With generous support from the Cedar Tree Foundation, we are pleased to be able to offer scholarships! Apply now to receive a grant to offset registration and a portion of event costs.
A variety of scholarships are available to offset registration and lodging costs.
TO APPLY: Complete the following form and one of our conference organizers will follow up with more information. Scholarship Application form
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Upcoming Events
MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward
April 14, 2026
Springville, NY
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.
Virtual Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats
April 23, 2026 : Virtual Fecal Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats
Amy Barkley and Rachel Moody, Livestock Specialists with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will take attendees through the why, how, and interpretation of fecal egg count testing for sheep and goats using the McMaster method.
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