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December 2023
Crops, Cows & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship
December 31, 2023
December 20, 2024
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January 2024
New York Certified Organic (NYCO) Dairy and Field Crops Meetings
January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024
10 am - 2 pm
Jordan Hall Auditorium
Geneva, NY
Pre-register for the upcoming dairy and field crop NYCO meetings today! Join local farmers, researchers and industry leaders on topics such as interseeding, new no-till methods, and streamlining economics of dairy operations.
2024 Agriculture & Food Business Outlook Conference
January 19, 2024
9am - 3pm
Stocking Hall at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

The Cornell Dyson School hosts the 2024 Agricultural and Food Business Outlook Conference this Friday, January 19, 2024, in Stocking Hall on the Ithaca campus. New York agricultural leaders will learn about the short-and long-term outlook for agriculture and agricultural products. Breakout sessions concentrate on dairy, grains and feed, and horticultural products. By attending, you will:
- Better understand critical issues facing agriculture in New York and the Northeast
- Learn about the near-term outlook for major New York commodities
- Interact with fellow leaders of the vibrant New York agricultural industry
NYBPA Annual Conference & Annual Meeting
January 19 - January 20, 2024
8am
DoubleTree by Hilton
East Syracuse, NY

The 2024 Annual Conference starts Friday afternoon with a cash bar, registration, and annual membership meeting. Dinner to follow with keynote speaker Amanda Radke, 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. Reserve a room at the DoubleTree HERE. Deadline to register and reserve a hotel room is JANUARY 5th, 2024.
Unlocking The Potential To Finding & Keeping GOOD Employees
January 18, 2024
January 25, 2024
12pm - 1pm
Zoom
Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your employees? Do you find it difficult to retain good employees?
Gathering of Good Graziers Conference
January 25 - January 27, 2024
UMass
Amherst, MA

The Gathering of Good Graziers Conference will be held January 25th-27th, 2024 at UMass in Amherst, MA. We will be face to face for the first time since the pandemic!
We are delighted to announce that Mark Schatzker: author of "Steak", "Dorito Effect" & "End of Craving" will keynote the conference. He will share nuggets of wisdom he has gained since publishing Steak and give everyone a taste of his new book, End of Craving. The conference will also include workshops by regional grazing experts (Cheryl Cesario, Troy Bishopp, Daiman Meeh, Meghan Giroux, Abe Collins ...) as well as practical farmer panels on all topics grazing!
2024 SWNY In-Person Field Crop Congress

January 31, 2024
10:45am - 3pm
CCE Cattaraugus County
Ellicottville, NY

Join us at this event and learn more about:
• Economic and engineering considerations of installing a grain storage system
• Soybean Cyst Nematode and its Impact in NYS
• Ongoing Seedcorn Maggot Research
• Tar Spot Updates for SWNY
• On- Farm Processing of High Oleic Soybeans
*DEC Credits Available
February 2024
Shop Talk: All Things Tillage
February 12, 2024 : Shop Talk: All Things Tillage
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Neckers Farm
Clymer, NY

Join SWNYDLFC and CCE Chautauqua for our upcoming Shop Talk - All Things Tillage. Learn from other farmers as they discuss what tillage looks like on their farm.
New York Certified Organic (NYCO) Dairy and Field Crops Meetings
January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024
10 am - 2 pm
Jordan Hall Auditorium
Geneva, NY
Pre-register for the upcoming dairy and field crop NYCO meetings today! Join local farmers, researchers and industry leaders on topics such as interseeding, new no-till methods, and streamlining economics of dairy operations.
Understanding Beef Diseases & Vaccinations Than Can Prevent Them
February 13, 2024
6:30pm EST
Zoom

Raising healthy and productive beef animals is key to the success of your beef operation, regardless of the size. Join us on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 6:30pm to learn about common beef diseases and ailments and what vaccines maybe used to prevent them. In addition to covering common beef diseases, this webinar will also discuss diseases caused by ticks. Clarifying the differences between types of vaccines: modified live, versus killed, as well as, explain how vaccines differ from bacterins. Guest presenter is Dr. Shannon Carpenter, D.V.M., Field Veterinarian with NY State Agriculture and Markets.
Value-Added Dairy Processing Webinar: Putting the 4P's of Marketing to Work for Your Diversified Dairy
February 15, 2024
12pm - 1pm
Virtual - Zoom

Marketing is one of the most important considerations for any type of diversified dairy business, particularly those with interests in on-farm processing. We'll help you use product, prices, place, and promotion to plan for your farm's growth and change.
NYBPA 2024 Region 2 Annual Meeting
February 17, 2024
5:30pm
Lakewood Fireman's Training Grounds
Lakewood, NY

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. Our guest speaker will share information regarding Mycotoxins and their impact on your operation.
Getting Feeder Calves Off To A Good Start: Weaning & Backgrounding
February 20, 2024
6:30pm EST

Livestock, Dairy and Equine Educator from Orange County CCE, Grace Ott, will join us to review the importance of adding value to your feeder cattle. Ensuring the success of your feeders' future begins with getting them off on the right "hoof". This webinar will share tips and strategies related to weaning and backgrounding cattle.
Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
February 21, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Webinar
Plan to join us on Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30 for a FREE webinar from CCE and FSA on NAP - the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Registration is required.
NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops in qualifying events. To qualify, covered crop losses must occur and cause, accelerate, or exacerbate destruction or deterioration of the crop as determined by the county committee.
Featured speaker, Sandra Scott, is a County Executive Director with Farm Service Agency and will be answering several questions about NAP coverage and qualification.
Repurposing This Ol' Barn For Small Ruminants
February 22, 2024
7pm
Webinar

Many farms and properties that people inherit or purchase come with existing structures that can be used for livestock. This free webinar shares how to evaluate these barns for small ruminant use, particularly old dairy barns. When starting out raising livestock, the easiest and least expensive housing is the housing already on the property. For many, this means the use of facilities previously used to house dairy cows. Many of these older buildings are not well ventilated and may need upgrades to make them suitable places for keeping sheep and goats.
DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)
February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024
1:15pm - 4:15pm
CCE Allegany County
Belmont, NY

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series
This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 1:15pm - 4:15pm
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County in Belmont, NY
DEC License CORE Training Series (RANDOLPH)
February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 3, 2024
8:30am - 11:30am
Town of Randolph Community Room
Randolph, NY

DEC Pesticide Applicator License Training Series
This series consists of 5 classes. Classes are on Wednesdays (2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 & 4/3) from 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Town of Randolph Community Room - 72 Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772
Upcoming Events
Rice Growing Workshop Series (online)
January 24, 2025
February 7, 2025
March 7, 2025
Learn about rice farming opportunities for New York and the northeastern U.S. Join us for a 3-session online workshop series (via Zoom):
- A Feathered Fortress: The Duck-Rice Aigamo System for Flood-Resilient Agriculture
- Sourcing Rice Farming Equipment for American Small Farms
- Growing Rice as a Vegetable: Drip-Irrigation Methods versus Flooded Fields
Marketing Tips for MeatSuite Success & New Processor Directory
February 13, 2025
The webinars will cover new tools, such as MeatSuite's Bundle Builder, to help you move inventory and develop bulk bundle boxes that meet your profit goals and target your customers' needs. Whether you are listed on MeatSuite or just curious to learn more, this series will cover a gamut from marketing to pricing strategies and tips to make the most out of the free resources on MeatSuite.com.
2025 HACCP Training for Meat and Poultry Processors
February 17 - February 18, 2025 : 2025 HACCP Training for Meat and Poultry Processors
Ithaca, NY
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.
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