Since the 1990s, local organic field crop and dairy farmers have gathered to build relationships and discuss potential solutions to shared challenges. The keystone of the event is an informal potluck lunch as well as the lively discussions that follow. The group also hosts several presentations from farmers, researchers, and industry leaders on a variety of field crops and dairy topics.

On Friday, January 17th from 1pm to 2pm, the Nichols Dairy Farm & SWNYDLFC are hosting a FREE tour of their new robotic manure collection system. In 2024, the farm installed dual Lely Discovery Collectors that help to improve herd health and labor efficiency through their vacuum manure collection in the farm's free stall barn. To RSVP, call or text Katelyn at 716-640-0522. 

NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

The 2025 Annual Conference starts Friday afternoon with a cash bar, registration, and annual membership meeting. Dinner to follow with keynote speaker Kevin Ochsner, Beef Farm of Excellence Awards Presentation, and Supreme Show Program Sponsorship auction. Trade show and silent auction to benefit the Jr Scholarship Fund all weekend long. Saturday starts with the trade show and breakfast at 8:00AM followed by speakers at 8:30AM. Lunch includes the Annual NYBPA Awards and Junior Awards Program. Hotel accommodations can be found below. Be sure to book your room today!  

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

Join us on January 29th for this informative webinar with Farm Business Management Specialist, Katelyn Walley at 5:30 pm.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

Join us as we kick off a new tradition! Co-sponsored by NYCO, Cornell Field Crops and more, our goal is to bring together organic grain farmers from across the Northeast to share knowledge and learn from experts across the country. 

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

The Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program (CAMRP) will offer a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Program for Meat and Poultry Processors at the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY, on February 17 & 18 2025.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

Participants will receive handouts that can be used throughout the year and a quarterly farm financial checklist.

Certification Training: All farmers must participate in the certification training in order to sell to the NEFX Program. At this time the program will be accepting the following fiber types: Wool, Mohair, Alpaca, & Llama. Training will cover skirting and quality requirements, as well as best practices for quality fiber on the farm. All interested farmers are welcome.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for farm businesses of all shapes and sizes to reset their financial management. Join this INTERACTIVE workshop to start your farm off on the right path towards financial success in 2025. 

Topics include: Record Keeping, Tax Management, Financial Goals, and Strategies for Profitability. 

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The Small Ruminant PWT group is hosting a statewide program on Parasite Issues & Management for Small Ruminants

Featuring guest speaker Jessica Waltemyer, ProLivestock Small Ruminant Extension Specialist

• Common parasite signs and lifecycles
• Five point check
• Treatments and management
• Resources 

Since the 1990s, local organic field crop and dairy farmers have gathered to build relationships and discuss potential solutions to shared challenges. The keystone of the event is an informal potluck lunch as well as the lively discussions that follow. The group also hosts several presentations from farmers, researchers, and industry leaders on a variety of field crops and dairy topics.