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October 2020
2020 KSU Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day
October 1, 2020
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT

Northeast SARE Presents a Webinar on Applying for Farmer Grants
October 6, 2020
12pm - 1pm

Wool Connect Conference
October 6 - October 8, 2020
2pm - 4pm EST

To Market, To Market
October 6, 2020
9am-Noon
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

Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Wool Classification Workshop
October 13, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Women Rooted in Agriculture: Virtual Farm Experience
October 14, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

BQA Recertification Webinar: Direct Marketing Beef: Pre & Post Harvest Considerations
October 14, 2020
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Measuring Pasture Dry Matter - Different Methods
October 14, 2020
7pm - 8pm

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Setting up a maple tubing system
October 14, 2020
7pm - 8pm

"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" Free Dairy Webinar
October 15, 2020
12:30pm EST; and 7pm 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

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

On Farm Safety: Best Practices to Reduce on Farm Labor Injuries
October 15, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Design Your Succession Plan - Session 2
October 15, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
NY State Sheep and Wool Festival
October 15 - October 18, 2020
9am

CALF AND HEIFER MANAGEMENT ONLINE COURSE
October 16, 2020
Cornell Nutrition Conference
October 19 - October 22, 2020
10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT Daily

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

Solar Leasing: Ten Things You Should Know Before Leasing Land for Solar Development
October 20, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm

H-2B: Navigating the Maze - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration Webinar Series
October 20, 2020
9am-10:30am
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
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day
October 21, 2020
11am-1pm

- 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
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Beef Quality Assurance Training Hosted by CCE Chautauqua
October 24, 2020
10am - 3pm
Ellington, NY

2020 Fall Beef Meeting
October 26, 2020
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m

Virtual: Sheep & Goat Production 101
October 27, 2020
6pm - 8pm

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Strategies for regenerating a healthy sugarbush
October 28, 2020
7pm - 8pm

Fall Round Up for Livestock Producers, 2020
October 29, 2020
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Design Your Succession Plan - Session 4
October 29, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
Online Zoom Series Coming to NYS!
Farmer's Markets - Identifying and Overcoming Consumer Obstacles
October 30, 2020
10am-11am
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
Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers - Session One
November 3, 2020
7pm - 9pm
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
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
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
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
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

Down to Earth: Virtual Silvopasture Workshop
November 10, 2020
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers - Session Two
November 10, 2020
7pm - 9pm
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
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

"Feeder Online School/Escuela en línea para Alimentadores"
November 12, 2020
November 3, 5, 10, and 12; 1-2:30 pm
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

Sheep Farm Evolution
November 16, 2020
7pm - 8pm

Risk Management Programs for the Livestock Enterprise
November 17, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm

H-2A: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration
November 17, 2020
9am-10:30am
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?
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
Virtual Labor Roadshow IV offered by the Ag Workforce Development Council
November 18 - November 24, 2020
Optimizing Winter Shelter for Small Ruminants
November 19, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Beef Cattle Nutrition 101
November 24, 2020
6pm - 8pm

Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series - Sugar Maple Research & Extension Welcome to the Cornell Maple P
November 24, 2020
7pm - 8pm

December 2020
2020 Northeast Region Agribusiness & CCE Conference
December 1 - December 3, 2020
Conference Schedule
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Market Programs that Build Your Customer Base and Add Sales
December 3, 2020
Noon - 1:30pm

Organic Dairy Systems Summit
December 8, 2020
10 am - 2:15 pm
Practical Solutions to Increase Lamb and Kid Survival
December 8, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Farm Ready Research - Wisconsin Beef Special Edition
December 8 - April 23, 2021
Varied- Based on Webinar

Thinking of Starting a Red Meat Packing Plant in NYS?
December 9, 2020
12:00 - 1:30pm

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 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

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
December 14, 2020
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Poultry Welfare Certification Course
December 15 - December 17, 2020
10:00 am - 3:45 pm

Farmer's Markets - Identifying and Reaching Unique Consumers
December 15, 2020
10am - 11:30am

Annie's Project - Health and Safety Concerns for Farm Women
December 15, 2020
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Permanent Foreign Labor Options for Seasonal Businesses - Seasonal Business Labor and Immigration
December 15, 2020
9am-10:30am
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
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

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