Event Details

Date

August 23, 2016

Time

11:00am - 1:30pm

Location

Sweyolakan Farm
380 Bostwick Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

South Central Dairy & Field Crops Team

Pre-Registration Deadline: August 19, 2016

EVENT HAS PASSED

Crop Practices that Support Soil Health

August 23, 2016


Aiming to conserve his soil, Jamie Baker has been adding cover crops and no-till into his cropping system. He will share his trials and successes over the last 3 years. Getting the right equipment, properly adjusted has been an important step to his success.

We will explore:
Soil Function,
Soil Biology &
Soil Health

We will share results and interpretations from the Cornell Soil Health Test.

Featuring FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS with the Tools from the NYS SOIL HEALTH TRAILER. 

We will:
  • Measure soil compaction with a penetrometer
  • Measure aggregate stability with the rainfall simulator
  • Measure available food for microbes with the Active Carbon test

The Cornell Soil Health Test?What does it measure and what actions can we take to relieve constraints? 
  • Aaron Ristow, Cornell Soil Health Lab will lead a discussion to highlight management strategies for improving soil health based on measured constraints.

Supported with funding from NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets

Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2662 or jma358@cornell.edu or register online
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.





more content - left
Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

Business

Business

Livestock

Livestock

Grains

Grains

more content - right

Upcoming Events

Poultry Processing Workshop, Canandaigua, NY

September 17, 2026 : Poultry Processing Workshop - Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua, NY

This program is one of four statewide roadshow stops across the state, offering farmers a full poultry processing experience. The class will teach skills that build confidence, reduce costs, and strengthen your farm's independence. This hands-on workshop gives farmers the chance to process a bird from start to finish, learning every step of the workflow used by small farms across the state.

Tax 101: An Introduction to Income Taxes for Farmers

September 17, 2026 : Tax 101: An Introduction to Income Taxes for Farmers

Join NY Farm Net for a FREE mid-day webinar about income tax basics for farmers. Attendees will learn what documents you need, options for recordkeeping systems, how identify common tax forms and schedules, and more! 

Large Animal Awareness Training For First Responders

September 19, 2026
Dunkirk, NY

Join the Chautauqua County Technical Rescue Services and NYS Veterinarian, Dr. Kate Card-Allen, for a specialized training on how to safely and effectively respond to large animal incidents. Learn techniques for managing large animals during traffic accidents, rollovers, entrapments and other transportation emergencies.

Announcements

No announcements at this time.