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earlier monthsOctober 2020
2020 KSU Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day
October 1, 2020
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT
Making alternative ration ingredient changes work, beef cattle market outlook and nutrition, management, and economic aspects of limit feeding are among topics planned for the 2020 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day on Thursday, Oct. 1. The conference will be hosted on the Zoom webinar platform.
Northeast SARE Presents a Webinar on Applying for Farmer Grants
October 6, 2020
12pm - 1pm
Northeast SARE is offering a free webinar on how to apply for a Farmer Grant. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m. Grant coordinator Candice Huber will provide an overview of the program and answer questions about Farmer Grant projects. She will be joined by NH farmer Jennifer Wilhelm (see project highlight below) who will share her experiences of applying for, receiving, and conducting Farmer Grant projects. Anyone requiring a disability-related accommodation to participate should contact the Northeast SARE office at northeastsare@uvm.edu or 802-651-8335 before Sept. 29, 2020.
Wool Connect Conference
October 6 - October 8, 2020
2pm - 4pm EST
The Schneider Group - an international topmaker and buyer of American wool overseas - is planning a virtual meeting concerning sustainability and would like to see wool producers from all around the world take part on Oct. 6-8. The three-day event will consist of two-hour sessions each day filled with speakers from retail, the wool supply chain as well as other organizations and service suppliers to the wool industry.
To Market, To Market
October 6, 2020
9am-Noon
This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Biasillo and Jim Barber have partnered to offer "To Market, To Market," a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at four regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible.
Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.
Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.
Design Your Succession Plan - Session 1
October 8, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Wool Classification Workshop
October 13, 2020
6pm - 8pm
This virtual event we will discuss the different types of fleeces there are and how they would be classified. Sheep producer's looking to sell their fiber this would be a great event to attend to learn what your sheep are producing and how to potentially market this undervalued product.
Women Rooted in Agriculture: Virtual Farm Experience
October 14, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for a virtual tour and conversation with a fellow Farm-Her Megan Burley during the Women Rooted in Agriculture: Virtual Farm Experience webinar. Megan and her husband Ryan have a grass-fed dairy operation in Western New York. Ryan is a second-generation dairy farmer who manages his family's 700 cow dairy. Megan is a full-time Ag Teacher who not only helps Ryan with all the miscellaneous items at the dairy but also runs a Berry/Fresh-Cut Flower business and is raising two young children.
BQA Recertification Webinar: Direct Marketing Beef: Pre & Post Harvest Considerations
October 14, 2020
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
BQA Recertification is required every 3 years. The NY Beef Council is offering three upcoming continuing education virtual classes which meet the requirements for re-certification. Topics include: Examining the Effectiveness of your Vaccination Protocol, Pre-Weaning Calf Care, and Direct Marketing Beef: Pre & Post Harvest Considerations. You can register for these free lectures at nybeef.org/bqa-webinars.
Measuring Pasture Dry Matter - Different Methods
October 14, 2020
7pm - 8pm
Join CCE of Delaware County for a meeting on methods of measuring pasture dry matter. Topics include: 1.) Results of 2020 On farm research using a Rising Plate Meter and Pasture Stick on Delaware County farms. 2.) Mini Pasture Walk - Larry Hepner will provide a 'Virtual Walk' of their sheep, goat, and fiber farm. 3.) Open Discussion (A chance for all participants to share their thoughts and ask questions of each other)
Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Setting up a maple tubing system
October 14, 2020
7pm - 8pm
This workshop will go over the basics of installing a maple tubing system including planning and installation methods.
"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" Free Dairy Webinar
October 15, 2020
12:30pm EST; and 7pm EST
"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!"
Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy
Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest NY, North Country Region, and South Central NY Teams Present: A FREE Webinar for Farmers and Dairy Nutritionists to Improve Communication
Join us for a live webinar Thursday, October 15, 2020; presented twice at 12:30 pm EST, and again at 7:00 pm EST.
Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy
Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest NY, North Country Region, and South Central NY Teams Present: A FREE Webinar for Farmers and Dairy Nutritionists to Improve Communication
Join us for a live webinar Thursday, October 15, 2020; presented twice at 12:30 pm EST, and again at 7:00 pm EST.
Small Processor Opportunities in the Pandemic Era".
October 15, 2020
2-3pm EDT
The Coronavirus pandemic has created many challenges for small processors, but it has created many opportunities as well. Topics to be discussed include: 1.) Alternative meat sales channels that exist, and how companies in those channels have adapted to increased demand
2.) Expanding a producer customer base, as the shutdowns and reduced operations of the big packing plants have forced farmers to find alternate means to profit from their animals
3.) Finding a new consumer base, as companies that sold to the foodservice industry have to find new customers to replace the restaurants that have shut down or reduced their demand.
2.) Expanding a producer customer base, as the shutdowns and reduced operations of the big packing plants have forced farmers to find alternate means to profit from their animals
3.) Finding a new consumer base, as companies that sold to the foodservice industry have to find new customers to replace the restaurants that have shut down or reduced their demand.
Small Processor Opportunities in the Pandemic Era
October 15, 2020
2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Coronavirus pandemic has created many challenges for small processors, but it has created many opportunities as well. As consumers see empty meat cases at grocery stores and hear reports about COVID-19 outbreaks in large meat plants, they may turn to other sources for their protein purchases. Topics to be discussed include: 1.) Alternative meat sales channels that exist, and how companies in those channels have adapted to increased demand. 2.) Expanding a producer customer base, as the shutdowns and reduced operations of the big packing plants have forced farmers to find alternate means to profit from their animals. 3.) Finding a new consumer base, as companies that sold to the foodservice industry have to find new customers to replace the restaurants that have shut down or reduced their demand.
On Farm Safety: Best Practices to Reduce on Farm Labor Injuries
October 15, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in America, and farmers are nearly twice as likely to die on the job as police officers. In order to stay safe while farming, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC) will host an online workshop with New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), and Ashley Pierce (Owner and Operator of Home at Last Farm) as a guest speakers on October 15th , 2020 on the topic of mitigating the most common on farm injuries.
Design Your Succession Plan - Session 2
October 15, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
NY State Sheep and Wool Festival
October 15 - October 18, 2020
9am
The 2020 NYS Sheep & Wool Virtual Festival is Oct. 15 - Oct. 18, and will feature many of your favorite Rhinebeck activities - all from the comfort of your own home. All workshops will be held live. For more information, visit: https://www.virtual.sheepandwool.com/40yearsofrhinebeck/welcomehome
CALF AND HEIFER MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE
October 16, 2020
The Calf and Heifer Management Online Course will cover basic calf and heifer management principles led by staff from Cornell University and industry researchers. It is designed for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of calf and heifer management. Participants should possess a formal or informal background in dairy cattle management, but not necessarily in calf and heifer management.
Cornell Nutrition Conference
October 19 - October 22, 2020
10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT Daily
82nd Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers - Now Virtual!
October 19 - 22, 2020
10:00AM - 2:00PM EDT Daily via Zoom
For 82 years, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry leading research and information across the spectrum of animal nutrition to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants.
Registration:
Full Event - $100
Elanco Pre-Conference Symposium only - $50
In addition to the daily live feed, all registrants will receive access to electronic proceedings and a mobile event app with exclusive content and networking opportunities. Join us live each day or watch sessions on-demand later.
October 19 - 22, 2020
10:00AM - 2:00PM EDT Daily via Zoom
For 82 years, the Cornell Nutrition Conference has provided industry leading research and information across the spectrum of animal nutrition to feed industry professionals and nutritional consultants.
Registration:
Full Event - $100
Elanco Pre-Conference Symposium only - $50
In addition to the daily live feed, all registrants will receive access to electronic proceedings and a mobile event app with exclusive content and networking opportunities. Join us live each day or watch sessions on-demand later.
Virtual: Swine Production 101
October 20, 2020
6pm - 8pm
The swine production 101 workshop will be held virtual. We will discuss the basics of raising swine and go over the proper nutrition and animal husbandry that is required to achieve your greatest potential for your herd. This is a beginner's course.
Solar Leasing: Ten Things You Should Know Before Leasing Land for Solar Development
October 20, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Landowners facing a decision on whether or not to lease or sell their property should have a good idea of what they are giving up and what they are gaining before they sign a lease or sale option. The Solar Leasing: Ten Things You Should Know Before Leasing Your Land for Solar Development webinar will be a conversation about solar leases and what landowners should understand before leasing.
H-2B: Navigating the Maze - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series
October 20, 2020
9am-10:30am
H-2B: Navigating the Maze
Tuesday, October 20 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• H-2B 101: The 2021 Process
• H-2B DOL and USCIS Compliance Requirements
• How to Prepare for an H-2B Government Audit
Register Here
Tuesday, October 20 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• H-2B 101: The 2021 Process
• H-2B DOL and USCIS Compliance Requirements
• How to Prepare for an H-2B Government Audit
Register Here
Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series put on by Harris Beach PLLC
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day
October 21, 2020
11am-1pm
Join us on October 21 for a virtual demonstration and walking tour of 16 different pre- and post-emergence treatments in soybean and 10 different treatments and combinations in corn.
Webinar links will be shared the day prior to the event by the email you register with.
Requirements to attend a Zoom webinar:
- Tall waterhemp and marestail are two weeds that are resistant to glyphosate and ALS herbicide modes of action in the WNY and Finger Lakes regions.
- Each year the number of acres with resistant weed populations expands.
- For herbicides to be an effective tool in weed management, we have to know what chemistries & application timings are most effective against these resistant weeds.
Webinar links will be shared the day prior to the event by the email you register with.
Requirements to attend a Zoom webinar:
- Device with internet access (desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile)
- Before joining a zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download zoom for free by going to the Zoom website and clicking on Sign Up, It's Free button.
Design Your Succession Plan - Session 3
October 22, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Beef Quality Assurance Training Hosted by CCE Chautauqua
October 24, 2020
10am - 3pm
Ellington, NY
An in-person Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will be hosted by Chautauqua County and Butternut Brook Livestock on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. This training will consist of a lecture followed by a chute-side demonstration. Butternut Brook Livestock looks forward to hosting fellow beef producers for this Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training and will share how they manage their beef herd. The cost to attend the training will be $15 per adult or $8 per youth. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by October 17th by contacting Lisa Kempisty, Extension Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County at ljk4@cornell.edu, or 716-664-9502 Ext 203. Space is limited. Make your reservation today!
2020 Fall Beef Meeting
October 26, 2020
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
2020 has been a challenging year for beef farmers with many new external challenges facing you. Although important, there is little you can do about challenges such as COVID-19 market disruptions or a shortage of processing capacity. This meeting will look at two important management opportunities that every farmer can impact on their own farms to increase their farms profitability: reproduction and determining market readiness.
Virtual: Sheep & Goat Production 101
October 27, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Sheep and goat farms are becoming more common over the past few years. There has been quite a few questions being asked across the board when it comes to these two small ruminants. This virtual workshop will go over the basics of raising sheep and goats. This course is open to all areas of expertise but please know we will cover the majority of beginner topics.
Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Strategies for regenerating a healthy sugarbush
October 28, 2020
7pm - 8pm
This workshop will discuss strategies for growing the next generation's sugarbush with a focus on newly developed methods to exclude deer from timber harvests.
Fall Round Up for Livestock Producers, 2020
October 29, 2020
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators Ashley Pierce, Aaron Gabriel, and Dayton Maxwell, who are hosting Fall Round Up for Livestock Producers, 2020. This dynamic and slightly humorous group will be discussing strategies for overwintering pastures in combination with management guidelines for helping livestock enter the winter season with adequate body condition. Farm visioning, mission development, and farm goal setting will conclude the one-hour program.
Design Your Succession Plan - Session 4
October 29, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
"Empowering families to get started on their succession plan."
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Farmer's Markets - Identifying and Overcoming Consumer Obstacles
October 30, 2020
10am-11am
The toolkit identified obstacles to customers and proposed some potential solutions. This session will highlight both an urban and rural farmers market and initiatives that they implemented. We'll learn how they designed programs and services to meet the needs of their customers to encourage continued shopping.
November 2020
Agrability/Life Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop
November 2 - November 12, 2020
November 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 12th at 11am and 3pm
North Carolina AgrAbility/NCA&T University (host), the National AgrAbility Project (NAP), and the Legacy Innovation Farming Economics (LIFE) Project, are pleased to invite you to a virtual 1890 Land Grant Institution Workshop! The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize the viewers, in particular underserved or socially disadvantaged agricultural workers, with AgrAbility's services, as well as the services of LIFE Project partners (Legacy Farming and Health Group, Peoples Foundation, and the National AgrAbility Project). In addition, the programs and activities of several cooperating organizations that strive to improve the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and military veterans in agriculture will be highlighted.
Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers - Session One
November 3, 2020
7pm - 9pm
Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.
"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"
November 3, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm
The Feeder Online School is a 2 part program offered in Spanish and English. The same presentations will be offered in both the English and Spanish sessions. Each day of Feeder Online School will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET. The session in English will take place on November 3rd and 5th, 2020. The session in Spanish will take place on November 10th and 12th, 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
Navigating Farm Family Relationships During Business Succession Planning
November 5, 2020
7pm-8:15pm
Farming with family members can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences a person may en-counter, especially when familial relationships get in the way of managing and leading the business. A Northeast farmer once jokingly said, "Working with family should be against the law."
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet's staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet's staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.
"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"
November 5, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm
The Feeder Online School is a 2 part program offered in Spanish and English. The same presentations will be offered in both the English and Spanish sessions. Each day of Feeder Online School will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET. The session in English will take place on November 3rd and 5th, 2020. The session in Spanish will take place on November 10th and 12th, 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
2020 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting - TRANSLATING VISIONARY SCIENCE TO PRACTICE
November 9 - November 13, 2020
WELCOME!
The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America will host thousands of scientists, professionals, educators, and students from around the world at our virtual Annual Meeting. This year's International Annual Meeting, "Translating Visionary Science to Practice," previously to be held on November 8-11, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, will now be offered virtually November 9-13, 2020.
In connection with our Annual Meeting theme of "Translating Visionary Science to Practice", this virtual format presents us with exciting opportunities to connect worldwide.
This premier virtual scientific meeting provides networking opportunities, scientific abstracts, oral and poster sessions, an exhibit hall, technical workshops, and professional tours. Plus, there's a career center, graduate and undergraduate programs, distinguished lecturers, awards, continuing education units (CEU's), prizes, and more!
We invite you to discover, disseminate, and collaborate at the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting!
Register today!
The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America will host thousands of scientists, professionals, educators, and students from around the world at our virtual Annual Meeting. This year's International Annual Meeting, "Translating Visionary Science to Practice," previously to be held on November 8-11, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, will now be offered virtually November 9-13, 2020.
In connection with our Annual Meeting theme of "Translating Visionary Science to Practice", this virtual format presents us with exciting opportunities to connect worldwide.
This premier virtual scientific meeting provides networking opportunities, scientific abstracts, oral and poster sessions, an exhibit hall, technical workshops, and professional tours. Plus, there's a career center, graduate and undergraduate programs, distinguished lecturers, awards, continuing education units (CEU's), prizes, and more!
We invite you to discover, disseminate, and collaborate at the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting!
Register today!
Helping Farmers Markets Adapt to Current Consumer Trends - Marketing Strategies for Outreach
November 10, 2020
11am - 12:30pm
Marketing your market is important to success, but often a misunderstood concept. Lindsay will help us to develop a marketing plan that will reach your target audience and grow your customer base. Participants will come away with a comprehensive marketing plan and marketing checklist to help them keep on track with their marketing efforts.
Down to Earth: Virtual Silvopasture Workshop
November 10, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
With growing interest and opportunities for silvopasturing (integrated forage, timber and livestock production), what are the steps and key considerations for its successful integration in to land management strategies? Brett Chedzoy (CCE Schuyler County) will share the contributions of silvopasturing to his own family's farms, and his recommendations for others to adopt this innovative agroforestry system.
Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers - Session Two
November 10, 2020
7pm - 9pm
Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.
"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"
November 10, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm
The Feeder Online School is a 2 part program offered in Spanish and English. The same presentations will be offered in both the English and Spanish sessions. Each day of Feeder Online School will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET. The session in English will take place on November 3rd and 5th, 2020. The session in Spanish will take place on November 10th and 12th, 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Tips for top quality, high flavor syrup
November 11, 2020
7pm - 8pm
This workshop will discuss the basic science of maple flavor, control points for preventing off flavor and methods for improving flavor.
"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"
November 12, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm
The Feeder Online School is a 2 part program offered in Spanish and English. The same presentations will be offered in both the English and Spanish sessions. Each day of Feeder Online School will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ET. The session in English will take place on November 3rd and 5th, 2020. The session in Spanish will take place on November 10th and 12th, 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
La Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores es un programa de 2 partes que se ofrece en español e inglés. Las mismas presentaciones se ofrecerán en las sesiones en inglés y en español. Cada día de Escuela en Línea para Alimentadores se llevará a cabo de 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm ET. La sesión en inglés tendrá lugar los días 3 y 5 de noviembre de 2020. La sesión en español tendrá lugar los días 10 y 12 de noviembre de 2020.
Getting on the Land: Lease or Own?
November 14, 2020
9am - 10am
If just getting into farming, the biggest question is: "should I lease or own the land?" For established farms, leasing land can be an opportunity to keep land in production and provide supplemental income. Join CCE Erie for a facilitated conversation on Saturday, November 14th, 9:00am - 10:00am, to learn more about lease terms, lessons learned, and search strategies for infrastructure needs. Bring your questions for a live Q and A session. This event is for both aspiring land lessees/buyers, and current landowners. You can register for the event at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TenureOptionsEvent_214
Sheep Farm Evolution
November 16, 2020
7pm - 8pm
Ashley McFarland, Area Specialist with the Central NY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team, will tell us about growing up on a sheep farm and how that shaped her current farming enterprise. Over the years, most of us adapt and evolve our style of farming to fit our lifestyle, other jobs, other family members and our beliefs. What can we learn from listening to other people's stories? Do you have someone you would like to hear from?
Risk Management Programs for the Livestock Enterprise
November 17, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join CCE's Central NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team to learn about programs offered by USDA Risk Management Agency to help offset risk on the livestock and as a whole farm plan. This webinar is designed to assist producers in understanding and finding value in managing downside market disruption with risk tools available. We will have Tristan Peterson and his team members from Certified Crops Advisors on hand to educate our producers on the programs.
H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration
November 17, 2020
9am-10:30am
H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally
Tuesday, November 17 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• H-2A 101: The 2021 Process
• H-2B Employer Obligations and Compliance Requirements
• What constitutes "agricultural" employment?
• Do you qualify for H-2A or H-2B?
• Can Dairy Farms participate in H-2A?
• Navigating the DOL's "Single Employer Test" in H-2A - is year-round employment still possible?
Tuesday, November 17 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• H-2A 101: The 2021 Process
• H-2B Employer Obligations and Compliance Requirements
• What constitutes "agricultural" employment?
• Do you qualify for H-2A or H-2B?
• Can Dairy Farms participate in H-2A?
• Navigating the DOL's "Single Employer Test" in H-2A - is year-round employment still possible?
Register Here
Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series put on by Harris Beach PLLC
Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series put on by Harris Beach PLLC
USDA Series - Cattle and Carcass Training
November 17 - December 15, 2020
Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15; 7:00pm - 9:30pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a series of four webinars with guest speakers from three regional USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTCs), the CME Group, and USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). These free webinars begin Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, and are targeted to cattle producers, feeders, and others in the U.S. fed beef supply chain who want to better understand the reporting, delivery, and grading of feeder cattle, live cattle, and carcasses, particularly relating to CME live cattle futures.
Virtual Labor Roadshow IV offered by the Ag Workforce Development Council
November 18 - November 24, 2020
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow IV as a virtual event. A series of five one to two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 18, 19, 20, 23, and 24. Cost is $55 per person to attend all five webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings. Register at tinyurl.com/LaborRoadshowIV. New York Labor Road Show IV is an opportunity to learn about regulation changes and how to best position your business for compliance and success. Several important changes to state regulations occurred in 2020 that farm employers need to understand, including which employees are covered by overtime and day-of-rest, and which can be designated as family members or exempt employees.
Optimizing Winter Shelter for Small Ruminants
November 19, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Optimizing Winter Shelter for Small Ruminants webinar will discuss sheep and goat housing basic needs with a focus on winter management and how to best optimize current set ups. This webinar is hosted by Penn State University.
Beef Cattle Nutrition 101
November 24, 2020
6pm - 8pm
This program targets commercial and seedstock producers, the workshop is targeted for beginners in the beef industry. Our guest speaker is Dr. Michael Baker, PAS, PhD, and Beef Cattle Extension Specialist for Cornell University. Dr. Baker will focus on the nutrition requirements that beef cattle require from birth to finish.
Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Sugar Maple Research & Extension Welcome to the Cornell Maple P
November 24, 2020
7pm - 8pm
This workshop will focus on methods of maintaining and fine tuning your maple tubing system to maximize production including tap hole sanitation and vacuum management.
December 2020
2020 Northeast Region Agribusiness & CCE Conference
December 1 - December 3, 2020
Certified Crop Adviser Credits, DEC Applicator Credits, technology, Land Grant University and Industry expertise, agribusiness, field crops, nutrient management, soil and water management, pest management?will collide on the internet December 1 - 3, 2020.
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Market Programs that Build Your Customer Base and Add Sales
December 3, 2020
Noon - 1:30pm
Market programs can be effective ways to build a customer base. But they do create extra work. This session will help us to identify programs that will help build your market and enhance your market mission. We'll learn how to plan and prepare for market programming, as well as evaluating its effectiveness.
Organic Dairy Systems Summit
December 8, 2020
10 am - 2:15 pm
Free Organic Dairy Systems Virtual Summit to be held December 8th from 10 AM to 2:15 PM EST.
Practical Solutions to Increase Lamb and Kid Survival
December 8, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Practical Solutions to Increase Lamb and Kid Survival webinar will discuss sheep and goat gestation diets, how nutritional requirements increase in late gestation, and how nutrition impacts lamb and kid survivability. In addition, this webinar will explore simple management factors that increase the likelihood that lambs or kids survive to weaning.
Farm Ready Research - Wisconsin Beef Special Edition
December 8 - April 23, 2021
Varied- Based on Webinar
Farm Ready Research is Extension's agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to farm management resources. Sessions begin December 2020 and run through April 2021. See a full list of topics at wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch.Basic Lambing Skills for the
Thinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?
December 9, 2020
12:00 - 1:30pm
2020 has been a challenging year for livestock farmers and red meat packers in NY. With many packers already booked solidly for 2021, livestock farmers are feeling panicked about how to get their animals harvested in a timely way. This has driven unprecedented interest in opening new slaughterhouse facilities in the state. But anyone who doesn't already have a strong background and expertise in the industry faces a steep learning curve, with high risk and a large investment of money.
This free webinar will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red meat slaughter and processing facility, from infrastructure to regulations and from labor to financing. Presenter Marty Broccoli of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County has 40 years of experience in the meat packing industry, and provides technical assistance for new plants in NY. Keith Schrader is a long-time beef farmer who owns Schrader Farms Meat Market, a USDA slaughterhouse in Romulus, NY. Both will share key tips and lessons learned, with ample time for Q&A.
This free webinar will lay out some of the primary considerations for opening a red meat slaughter and processing facility, from infrastructure to regulations and from labor to financing. Presenter Marty Broccoli of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Oneida County has 40 years of experience in the meat packing industry, and provides technical assistance for new plants in NY. Keith Schrader is a long-time beef farmer who owns Schrader Farms Meat Market, a USDA slaughterhouse in Romulus, NY. Both will share key tips and lessons learned, with ample time for Q&A.
Virtual Feed Dealers Seminars
December 9, 2020
8am-10:30am OR 6:30pm-9pm
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. Presentations blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application.
The 2020 Seminars will be presented virtually via Zoom. All topics will be presented in two sessions to accommodate attendee schedules.
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Links to join the live presentations will be shared after submitting registration.
The 2020 Seminars will be presented virtually via Zoom. All topics will be presented in two sessions to accommodate attendee schedules.
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Links to join the live presentations will be shared after submitting registration.
So You Want to Raise Dairy Goats?
December 10, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
This webinar offered by Penn State Extension will provide basic introduction on raising dairy goats. Learn how to get started, best milking practices, business management, and more!
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
December 14, 2020
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
This one-day programming will be an educational training on farm food safety principles and practices to provide the background and information for farmers to understand how to minimize the risk of food born disease contamination. Day two (which will be scheduled later in January) will be for those who want help with writing a farm food safety plan. If you want to be certified under the GAPs program, a farm food safety plan is needed for the audit.
Poultry Welfare Certification Course
December 15 - December 17, 2020
10:00 am - 3:45 pm
Join the Penn State Poultry Welfare Certification Course webinars, which will cover topics including why animal welfare is important, poultry behavior, environmental and management influences on welfare, welfare indicators and assessment, employee motivation, and much more. Hot topics in the layer and broiler industries will be covered by leading experts. At the successful completion of the course and passing an exam, attendees will receive a certificate.
Farmer's Markets - Identifying and Reaching Unique Consumers
December 15, 2020
10am - 11:30am
Does your market appeal to unique customer bases? This session will look at programs that identify a specific target audience, how they pulled the program together and the impacts it has had on their market.
Annie's Project - Health and Safety Concerns for Farm Women
December 15, 2020
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Bonnie Collins and Laura Biasillo, NYS Annie's Project trainers, as they discuss health and safety concerns for farm women. The special guest will be Christina Day with Bassett Healthcare/NY Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health. The discussion will include 1.) Tolls and ergonomics for farm women, 2.) Health issues for women, and 3.) Safety surrounding women and teens on the farm.
Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration
December 15, 2020
9am-10:30am
Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses
Tuesday, December 15 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• PERM Labor Certification 101: Navigating the Permanent Labor Process
• Defining the job and requirements
• The Prevailing Wage process
• Advertising and Recruitment Requirements
• USCIS Processing
• Maintaining your seasonal visa programs (H-2A/B) while navigating the PERM process
• Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status
Tuesday, December 15 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• PERM Labor Certification 101: Navigating the Permanent Labor Process
• Defining the job and requirements
• The Prevailing Wage process
• Advertising and Recruitment Requirements
• USCIS Processing
• Maintaining your seasonal visa programs (H-2A/B) while navigating the PERM process
• Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status
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Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series put on by Harris Beach PLLC
Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series put on by Harris Beach PLLC
How to Better Communicate with Your Local Meat Processor
December 18, 2020
7pm - 8pm
This online class will go over how to effectively communicate, prepare and plan with your local meat processor, understand the difference between USDA and custom cutting and Q&A with local meat processor, Tyler Ebersol, owner and operator of Ebersol's Custom Cutting, Inc.
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Avian Disease and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - the latest updates and what it means for poultry health
March 18, 2025
In light of the state of HPAI across the country and in NYS, the Poultry Subgroup of the Livestock PWT has developed two webinars to assist small farms and backyard laying flock owners to make informed decisions around getting laying hens and managing disease, while keeping abreast of the current status of HPAI and how they can keep it out of their flocks.
Join Dr. Jarra Jagne of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Chad Wall of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for an evening of learning about avian disease, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). We'll cover:
- Updates on the HPAI outbreak
- Symptoms of HPAI
- Common small flock diseases
- HPAI disease look-alikes
- Keeping your birds safe
Shop Talk: Integrated Weed Management
March 19, 2025
Andover, NY
Mike Hunter, Field Crop IPM Coordinator, will share his knowledge on managing weeds. The discussion will cover various management practices in both conventional and organic settings, including herbicide-resistant weeds.
NY Beef Producers Association (NYBPA) Region 2 Meeting
March 21, 2025
Lakewood, NY
Join is for a roundtable discussion with Jeff Hostetter of Select Sires, Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Farms, Dr. Shannon Carpenter DVM NYSCHAP Coordinator for NYSAGM, division of Animal Industry, Dr. Katie Card-Allen, DVM Regional Field Veterinarian on Best Practices for Cow-Calf producers. A proactive approach to animal health for mama and baby.
All are welcome. Membership in these beef producer groups is not required.
Following the buffet dinner, a short business meeting will kick off the evening. We will then move to the roundtable discussion.
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Transition Heifer Calf Program
Join us for this hand-on program and demos! We will be offering this program in English and in Spanish.Calf and heifer managers, dairy herdspersons, farm owners, and heifer raisers interested in learning more about how to better house and manage animals as they transition from the calf phase to the weaned heifer phase.
Topics covered:
Nutrition
Health
Housing Management
Inventory Management
Biosecurity: All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots. You will be required to scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival to the program and before leaving.
Registration: $25 per person (includes lunch)