2013 Events - year view
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February 2013
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March 2013
Webinar: Far Off to Fresh Cow - Opportunities to Improve Transition Performance
March 18, 2013
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
April 2013
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May 2013
Starting a Livestock Farm on a Shoestring Workshop Series
May 6, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Churchville, NY
This 3 - part series will show how many people desire to run their own farms, but don't know where to begin. There are business aspects, land assessments and what to sell, and many are new to agriculture.
BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop
May 18, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Macedon, NY
June 2013
Small Grains Field Day
June 6, 2013
10am - 12pm
Aurora, NY
Agri - Palooza
June 9, 2013
12pm - 4pm
Perry, NY
Agri-Palooza is an exciting one day event on a working farm in Wyoming County. We invite the public to Discover - Experience - Enjoy farming in Wyoming County, NY
July 2013
Yates County Fair
July 9 - July 13, 2013
Penn Yan, NY
Forage Yield Monitor Field Days - Alfalfa Day
July 15, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
Interested in purchasing a new forage harvester with yield monitoring capabilities, but don't know what the benefits are? Already own the equipment, but want to understand how to use the data? Attend one of these field days to get your questions answered!
Seneca County Fair
July 15 - July 20, 2013
Waterloo, NY
Genesee County Fair
July 16 - July 20, 2013
Batavia, NY
Livingston County Fair
July 16 - July 20, 2013
Hemlock, NY
Topics for Flock Improvements
July 16, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY
NY Weed Science Field Day
July 17, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Aurora, NY
NY WEED SCIENCE FIELD DAY
July 17, 2013
11:00am - 4:30pm
Aurora, NY
Barbecue luncheaon at 11:30.Pre-registration needed. View current field crop weed trials.
Aurora Farm Field Day
July 18, 2013
9am - 3pm
Aurora, NY
Registration at 9:00 a.m. with Coffee & Donuts (no preregistration)
FREE Lunch will be available at Noon
Aurora Farm Field Day
July 18, 2013
9:00am - 3:00pm
Aurora, NY
Ontario County Fair
July 23 - July 27, 2013
Canandaigua, NY
REDUCING HEAT STRESS WITH SILVOPASTURING
July 31, 2013
W 10:30 am-2pm
Watkins Glen, NY
August 2013
2013 Summer Crop Tour
August 13, 2013
8:00am-4:00pm
Union Springs, NY, NY
IRRIGATION FOR DAIRY PASTURES
August 14, 2013
W 11AM-2PM
Lansing, NY
Corn & Soybean Yield Contest 2013
August 19, 2013
To enter the 2013 Corn and Soybean Yield Contest download this PDF and send in your information by August 19, 2013.
Cattle Artificial Insemination
August 20 - August 21, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract, hormonal regulation of estus/ovulation and CL formation, estrous synchronization protocols, intro to AI techniques, heat detection, basic cattle handling, semen handling & thawing techniques, care and maintenance of the nitrogen tank, loading the insemination gun, and cow insemination. Spanish translation is available.
SUMMER ANNUALS AUGMENT COOL SEASON GRASSES WITH ARDEN LANDIS
August 21, 2013
11AM-2PM
Homer, NY
Forage Yield Monitor Field Days - Corn Silage
August 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Auburn, NY
Interested in purchasing a new forage harvester with yield monitoring capabilities, but don't know what the benefits are? Already own the equipment, but want to understand how to use the data? Attend one of these field days to get your questions answered!
Potato Growers Meeting: Varieties, Phytophthora Pink Rot, and Water Management
August 27, 2013
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marion, NY
Potato growers have an opportunity to view standard and new fresh market potato varieties and lines, hear how to use integrated management to help deal with the potentially devastating Phytophthora pink rot disease, get an update on late blight, and discuss how to manage excess muck water
September 2013
Forage Sorghum. Viable Crop? Come and See the Crop!
September 18, 2013
5 pm - 7:30 pm
Lowman, NY
This project has allowed us to gain experience with a crop that has not traditionally been grown in the Northeast - sorghum. Sorghum appears to be a reasonable substitute for corn silage offering similar yields, at a lower cost and an equally efficient harvest as a single chop system that can substitute for corn silage with nearly the same nutrition.
Pasture Walk - Bennington Beefalo
September 19, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Attica, NY
- Learn techniques employed to grass feed and finish Beefalo
- Observe simple livestock handling facilities
- See homemade chicken tractors in action for grazing birds
- Hear about proven direct marketing techniques for meats
- Find out how a mentoring relationship mutually benefiting both parties
- Enjoy a light supper featuring grass grown meats and local foods
Cornell Goat & Sheep Health Day
September 21, 2013
7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Ithaca, NY
Small Ruminant Disease and Parasite Management
Information and activities for the whole family.
New Strategies for Farm Succession Planning
September 24 - September 25, 2013
Syracuse, NY
This important conference will focus on the farm transfer process and the need for innovative strategies to make the transition successful and keep the farm in agriculture.
October 2013
Successful Farming for Beginners
October 1, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
So you want to be a farmer. You have thought about starting a small operation or you have purchased farmland and buildings and looking at getting into farming some type of livestock, fruit, or vegetable. Perhaps it is a 4-H project that you would like to expand into a farm enterprise. Not sure where to begin? Look no further! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is offering a regional workshop series on Successful Farming for Beginners.
Feeds and Feeding Management Course
October 30 - November 7, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This is a great course for both new feeders and those with years of experience. Participants will receive excellent instruction on meeting cows' nutrition needs from speakers such as Dr. Larry Chase and get lots of hands on experience in assessing feed quality.
November 2013
BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop
November 2, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Seneca Falls, NY
Register early! Class size is limited!!
Topics covered will be care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products.
Selecting Bulls to Fit Your Market: Producing the Quality Beef Your Customers Seek
November 4, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY
This program will provide the basics to understanding EPDs, which EPDs are relevant to your farm, and how to use them to reach your marketing objectives.
Tools for Teams
November 4, 2013
9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
Participating in "Tools for Teams" can help advisors enhance their contribution to their clients' profitability. Penn State and Cornell University faculty and extension specialist will show advisors how to use proven tools for monitoring farm performance.
Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Seneca County
November 6 - December 11, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Monroe County
November 7 - December 12, 2013
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rochester, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Wyoming County
November 7 - December 12, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Academy for Dairy Executives
November 13 - November 14, 2013
noon to noon
Virgil, NY
The Academy for Dairy Executives is an educational opportunity for progressive dairy executives. The program is designed to provide dairy executives and agri-service personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful dairy in these volatile times. The Academy provides a forum for producers to learn and interact with each other and the presenters during three one-night sessions over 10 months.The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.
Cover Cropping for Soil Health, Nutrient Management and Water Quality
November 14, 2013
9:15am-3:30pm
Big Flats, NY
This cover crop workshop features speakers from Cornell and Penn. State University, Pennsylvania No-till Alliance, USDA NRCS, Western NY Crop Management Association, local Farmers, and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition. Discussion and demonstrations of no-till and zone-till equipment and lessons learned on how to successfully use this equipment, will be conducted by a farmer panel and equipment dealers. A field tour of our cover crop demonstration plantings will be given in the morning which includes: time of seeding of several species and diverse cover crop mixes, over several dates.
4.0 CCA credits available.
Feed Dealer's Meeting, CCE - Ontario County
November 14, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
This meeting will have two different locations. CCE - Wyoming County and CCE-Ontario County
Feed Dealer's Meeting, CCE - Wyoming County
November 14, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
This meeting will have two different locations. CCE - Wyoming County and CCE-Ontario County
FARM EXIT WORKSHOP
November 22, 2013
1 pm - 3 pm
Homer, NY
Featuring Dan Galusha, Consultant, Farm Credit
Considerations for Selling the Farm will be discussed:
- Tax Consequences and Liabilities
- Land contract vs deed title transfer
- Lease w/ option to buy
- After tax paid cash flow analysis
- Sale of personal residence
December 2013
Calf Congress 2013 - "Growing the Next Generation"
December 4 - December 5, 2013
Henrietta, NY
Pre-registration on-line is now closed.
If you still want to register please contact:
Cathy Wallace: 585-343-3040 x138
GRAIN MARKETER'S An Opportunity
December 6, 2013
11am - 2pm
Union Springs, NY
To Store or Not to Store? That's the big question that drives post-harvest grain marketing, but you don't need a crystal ball to make an informed decision. By learning to evaluate the post-harvest marketing landscape, you can size-up grain storage opportunities with greater confidence. Presented by Penn State Extension Agricultural Marketing Specialist John Berry. You may remember John presented at our meeting last December. This seminar will enhance participant's market understanding, hone their marketing skills, and build confidence when making grain marketing decisions. All of this is achieved when we start to appreciate the value and ease of marketing actions based on actual market information. This workshop is sponsored by the The New York Corn; Soybean Growers Association. Call Sharon if you would like to car pool (607) 753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu. For more information contact Janice Degni at (607) 753-5215 or jgd3@cornell.edu.
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Upcoming Events
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
April 24, 2025
Freeville, NY
Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop and soil health research and resources.
How Harvest NY Can Support Your Business (For Value-Added Producers, Distributors and Manufacturers)
May 5, 2025
Join us for two targeted online trainings designed to help producers, distributors, manufacturers, and growers tap into the school food market and expand their reach. Whether you're just starting or already selling to schools, the Harvest NY Team will guide you through the necessary steps to grow your presence in the school food market. Each training will be tailored to the specific needs of the audience, but anyone is welcome to attend either session based on interests and business goals!
How Harvest NY Can Support Your Business (For Growers, Producers and Farmers)
May 7, 2025
Join us for two targeted online trainings designed to help producers, distributors, manufacturers, and growers tap into the school food market and expand their reach. Whether you're just starting or already selling to schools, the Harvest NY Team will guide you through the necessary steps to grow your presence in the school food market. Each training will be tailored to the specific needs of the audience, but anyone is welcome to attend either session based on interests and business goals!
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