Event Details

Date

November 2, 2018

Time

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Location

Broome County CCE
840 Upper Front St #2
Binghamton, NY 13905

Cost

This event is free.

Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program

Pre-Registration Deadline: November 2, 2018

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Blueprint for Change: Planning for the Future of Your Dairy

November 2, 2018


BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE - Navigating Dairy Decision Making

Topics Focused on small and midsized farms.

  • Tools to Manage Change on Your Dairy
  • Dairy Acceleration Program - Funding Assistance to Take Stock and Move Forward Through:
    • Analyzing operating efficiencies to improve your bottom line
    • Planning for growth to accommodate a junior partner in the business
    • Position your business for a successful transfer
    • Planning the layout of future structures on the farmstead
    • Compare your financial performance to other dairies to identify strengths and opportunities for your business
    • Planning and budgeting for environmental improvements
There is NO FEE to register, but registration is required to attend! Lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by CHOBANI (R) 


Questions?  Call Mary Kate Wheeler at 607.687.4020 x309 or mkw87@cornell.edu

To Register:  Call Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or bjh246@cornell.edu


DAP Meeting Flyer (PDF; 671KB)


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Questions? 
Contact Kelly Torrey  |  585-268-7644 ext. 10  |   KLB288@cornell.edu