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African Swine Fever - What Does it Mean for You?
December 1, 2021
7pm-8pm
Zoom
Join us for a virtual discussion on the status of and risks facing New York pig farms from African Swine Fever (ASF). Eireann Collins, DVM, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will be covering the symptoms of ASF and what would happen if the disease reached the US. This will be a short presentation with ample time for questions and answers.
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This educational meeting is supported by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Cornell Cooperative Extension Livestock Program Work Team and New York Pork Producers Cooperative.
Farm Financial Records for Decision Making and Tax Management
December 2, 2021
7pm - 9pm
Online via Zoom
A primer for beginning farmers, or a tune-up for those already in production, on recording income and annual expenses, capital expenditures and depreciation with additional information covering loans & credit card or revolving loan payments, sales of business assets, and deducting losses.
Beefing Up: The Importance of Mineral Nutrition
December 7, 2021
7pm-8:30pm
Zoom
Join us for a webinar about the importance of minerals and water in beef cattle nutrition.
After the presentation, join us for a producer discussion on calving, crops, and other happenings this past year.
Questions? Contact Abbey Jantzi ataej48@cornell.eduor 315-788-8450ext.278.
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Invasive Species in New York
December 10, 2021
10am-11am
Zoom
It seems there is always a new invasive species on the horizon that has its sights set on New York's ecosystems.
Join Dr. Erik Smith, CCE Regional Field Crops Specialist, as he discusses the current status and management strategies for some of the most destructive invasive species making headlines in NYS.
Join us Friday, December 10, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM for this important topic!
NYS COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program
December 13, 2021
11am
Online viz Webex
Join us for an overview of the New York State COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
Dealing with Dystocia: Kidding and Lambing Emergencies
December 14, 2021
7:30pm
Zoom
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is hosting an evening presentation on Dealing with Dystocia: Kidding and Lambing Emergencies & Newborn Care. The presenter will be Dr. Emily Dutton of Dutton Veterinary Services located in Walton, NY.
Onboarding Webinar Series for Farm Employers
December 8, 2021
December 22, 2021
January 5, 2022
11am - 12pm
Zoom
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is offering an Onboarding Webinar Series via Zoom that target farm employers and the educators and consultants who support them. Registration is free, but required. Series #1 is 12/8, 12/22 and 1/5 from 11am-12pm. Series #2 is 1/21, 2/4 and 2/18 from 11am-12pm. The same content will be offered at both series.
January 2022
2022 Corn Congress
January 5 - January 6, 2022
10am - noon
Zoom
Join us for Corn Congress January 5 & 6, 2022. Archived viewing of the congress will be offered for those who have paid attendance.
DEC Points Available! Please Provide Your DEC Applicator ID Number at Registration. Those seeking DEC Points will need to sign in with their applicator number and at the beginning and end of each day. DEC applicator points cannot be awarded for archived viewing of the sessions. Points will be voided for anyone who does not attend the full session each day. Points will be voided for anyone who does not pre-register for the congress.
Beef Marketing Webinar Series presented by the NY Beef Council
January 13, 2022 : Building a Local Beef Market
7pm - 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
Building a Local Beef Market presented by Dr. Scott Barao, Executive VP of Maryland Cattlemen's Association and Beef Council.
Tax Management for Beginning and Small Farm Businesses
January 18, 2022
7pm - 9pm
Online via Zoom
A one-night virtual meeting for beginning and part-time farmers that provides useful tax information enabling participants to be make better tax decisions for their business. Federal and state income taxes will be covered. Tax regulations specific to NYS will be covered as well.
New York Pork Producers Annual Meeting 2022
January 19, 2022
7pm
Online via Zoom
Join the New York Pork Producers for their annual meeting with special guests Dr. Patrick Webb from the National Pork Board, who will speak on foreign animal disease preparedness and awareness; John Hines from the National Pork Board who will discuss current pork industry issues and incentives; and Mr. Cody McKinley from the National Pork Producers Council who will update producers on industry regulations and current issues. The meeting is open to all and free of charge.
Onboarding Webinar Series for Farm Employers
January 21, 2022
February 4, 2022
February 18, 2022
11am - 12pm
Zoom
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is offering an Onboarding Webinar Series via Zoom that target farm employers and the educators and consultants who support them. Registration is free, but required. Series #1 is 12/8, 12/22 and 1/5 from 11am-12pm. Series #2 is 1/21, 2/4 and 2/18 from 11am-12pm. The same content will be offered at both series.
NOFA-NY's 2022 Winter Conference
January 18 - January 23, 2022
Growing in Harmony
NOFA-NY's Annual Winter Conference is one of the largest organic food and farming conferences in the nation - gathering hundreds each year to meet old friends, learn new skills, provide support, and celebrate community.
Grazing Sheep on Solar Arrays
January 24, 2022
7pm-8:30pm
Zoom
This online Zoom class will look at the logistics and business of grazing solar arrays with sheep. Shepherds can get paid to graze solar arrays for the purpose of keeping the foliage below the level of the panels. Good grazing principles still apply and there are things to consider like fencing, water, moving animals and the timing of lambing. Join us to learn more about it from experienced grazers, Lewis Fox and Niko Kochendoerfer of Taconic End Sheep, LLC. Lewis and Niko own 400 Katahdin ewes in VT and operate Taconic End Sheep LLC. The flock grazes solar sites in the Northeast between May and October and moves back to VT for the Winter and lambing season.
FREE event
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Farm Specific Tax Code Benefits
January 25, 2022
7pm - 9pm
Online via Zoom
For farm businesses of all shapes and sizes, tune in to learn more about the tax advantages available for farms. This workshop will include information for the current tax season.
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
January 25, 2022 : 2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options - 1st Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
This five-part series empowers farm women to prepare and analyze their own financial statements, enhance farm business decision making, and effectively communicate with their team.
CCE Flock Talks: Producing, Processing, and Packing Eggs for Sale
January 26, 2022
7pm - 8pm
Online Webinar - Zoom
Join Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader with CCE-Allegany and Amy Barkley, Livestock and Beginning Farm Specialist with the SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, as they share information on food safety, product quality, and regulations surrounding the production of table eggs from flocks of under 3,000 hens.
GVPA Winter Meeting Session 1: Managing Soil Health, Pastures, and Small Grains
January 27, 2022
9:45am - 12:15pm
Genessee Valley Produce Auction
Centerville, NY
This in-person meeting will focus on practices to set farms up for success through bettering soil health, while improving pasture and small grains yields through rotations, species selection, and cultural practices.
Public Funding Sources: for NYS Livestock Slaughter and Processing Facilities - Webinar
January 27, 2022
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Webinar - Zoom
In this webinar, we will cover topics that will help current and potential livestock slaughter and processing business owners and managers prepare for, identify, and apply for public funding sources.
Winter Green-Up 2022
January 29, 2022
8am - 4pm
Greenwich Elks Club
Greenwich, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County for its Fourteenth Annual Winter Green-Up!
February 2022
Preparing for Shearing Day Webinar
February 1, 2022
7pm - 8:30pm
Online Webinar - Zoom
This free webinar will prepare farmers for shearing day. Guest speaker Robin Nistock of Nistock farms will share how to maximize efficiency while maintaining shearer safety and clip quality. A Q&A session with professional shearers will follow.
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
February 1, 2022 : 2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options - 2nd Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
This five-part series empowers farm women to prepare and analyze their own financial statements, enhance farm business decision making, and effectively communicate with their team.
Net Zero for NY Dairy
February 2 - February 3, 2022
12pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
This conference has gathered dairy industry experts to shed light on what "getting to net zero" means for dairy producers.
Join us if you are…
...curious about what getting to "Net Zero" means for dairy farmers and why it's being talked about so much.
...interested in the facts around dairy cattle and greenhouse gases.
…looking to learn about current and future farm practices and technology that can be used to reduce greenhouse gases?
... wondering where you'll find the time to attend a conference or workshop?
If so, this virtual conference is designed for you.
The Business of Making Hay
February 7, 2022
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online viz Zoom
We'll explore the art and science of making quality hay. We'll focus on good fertility practices for growing nutrient dense hay for dairy cows, beef cattle or horses. Participants will hear the recommendations for crop varieties and rotations. we'll dive into the business side.
Preparing for and Accessing Wool Pools Webinar
February 8, 2022
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Webinar - Zoom
This free event's conversation will focus on wool pools and what makes quality wool. Topics will include NYS wool pool locations and times, contributing to NYS wool pools, options if wool pools are far away, what makes a quality packaged wool, and what affects wool pricing.
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
February 8, 2022 : 2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options - 3rd Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
Beef Cow Nutritional Strategies During the Last Trimester
February 9, 2022
7pm
Online Webinar - Zoom
Please join the CCE Livestock Program Work Team for a presentation on the importance of meeting the nutritional needs of brood cows. Our guest presenter is Stephen Boyles, Ph.D., Beef Extension Specialist from The Ohio State University.
Beef Marketing Webinar Series presented by the NY Beef Council
February 10, 2022 : Learning Your Beef Cuts
7pm - 8:30pm
Online Via Zoom
Learning Your Beef Cuts presented by Jean O'Toole, Executive Director of New York Beef Council.
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
February 15, 2022 : Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options - 4th Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
Register once and attend all five sessions.
2022 Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options
February 22, 2022 : Annie's Project: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options - 5th Session
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Online via Zoom
Register once and attend all five sessions.
Implementing Practical Genetics for the Commercial Dairy
February 16, 2022
February 23, 2022
March 2, 2022
March 9, 2022
March 16, 2022
12pm
Virtual Webinar with option for In-person Workshop see description for both locations
This webinar series will be presented entirely by Dr. Heather Huson, Faculty, Dept. of Animal Science, Cornell University. Based on Dr. Huson's Applied Genetics course this program will give participants an understanding of how to use genetic information to reach their herd goals. An optional in person session will provide an opportunity for hands on practice with genetic analysis tools.
Farm Financial Peer Learning Circles Kickoff Event
February 24, 2022
Two Options (lunchtime and evening) available - times tbd
Online via Zoom
Cornell Small Farms Program (CSFP) and Cornell Cooperative Extension are teaming up with diversified farmers like you to analyze your farm's finances and have productive, honest discussions about the state of your business and opportunities for improving your financial outcomes.
Empire Sheep Producers Association (ESPA) Annual Meeting
February 26, 2022
2pm - 4pm
Online via Zoom
The Empire Sheep Producers Association 2022 Annual Meeting will be held via Zoom on Saturday February 26, beginning at 2 pm. All ESPA members, other sheep producers, and people affiliated with NYS's sheep industry are invited to attend.
Upcoming Events
2025 Winter NYCO Meetings
January 14, 2025
March 11, 2025
Class A CDL Training Course
January 18, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 22, 2025
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.
2025 NYBPA Annual Conference & Membership Meeting
January 24 - January 25, 2025
East Syracuse, NY
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!
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