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January 2026

SCNYDFC Listed Event

Winter Bale Grazing Pasture Walk

January 10, 2026
10am-Noon
Hillside Farms
Truxton, NY

Winter Bale Grazing Pasture Walk

Join us for the second  Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?

Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?

Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer? 

If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Hillside Farms are teaming up to showcase our Second Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

CNYDFC Listed Event

I Thought I Was Covered for That! - Farm Insurance Webinar Series

January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026

Noon - 1:30pm
Zoom

Free Webinar Series

NWNYTeam Listed Event

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates -Webinar Series

January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
February 24, 2026

12:00pm -1:00pm
Zoom

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates -Webinar Series

Register for our free upcoming winter webinar series:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

SCNYDFC Listed Event

Boots in the Barn: Webinar Series

January 13, 2026
Every Tuesday @ 12:00pm
Via Zoom

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

Webinar Series every Tuesday starting January 13th @ 12:00pm to February 24th.

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
February 24, 2026

12pm-1pm
Zoom

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

Join us for some or all!


Piglet Health 101

January 13, 2026 : Piglet Health 101 - Batavia, NY
8am - 11am
CCE Genesee
Batavia, NY

Piglet Health 101

This free workshop from the New York Pork Producers offers hands-on training in essential piglet care and processing practices, led by industry veterinarians from Passion for Pigs. No matter your experience level, this training offers takeaways for both new and experienced producers.

CNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Dairy Day

January 13, 2026 : Dairy Day - Hamilton
9am - 3pm
Appley Center, White Eagle Conference Center
Hamilton, NY

CNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Corn & Soybean Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 14, 2026 : Corn & Soybean Day - Hamilton
9am - 3pm
Appley Center, White Eagle Conference Center
Hamilton, NY

Lunch included.  2.75 DEC Credits available

NWNYTeam Listed Event

2026 Corn Congress

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 14, 2026
DoubleTree
Henrietta, NY

2026 Corn Congress

Participant Registration for the 2026 Corn Congress NOW OPEN!

NOW OFFERING 1.5 DEC Recertification CREDITS

CNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Dairy Day

January 14, 2026 : CANCELLED Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
9am - 3pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY

The Ballston Spa location has been cancelled.

Advanced Hoof Health Program

January 15, 2026
10am-3pm
Belfast Fire Hall
Belfast, NY

Advanced Hoof Health Program

Who should attend?

  • Professional hoof trimmers
  • Dairy farm owners or managers in charge of farm foot health

Topics include:

  • How to Create a Strategic Trimming Program for your Dairy
  • The Latest in Lameness Technology for the Dairy Industry
  • Housing and Flooring Design: Its Role in Hoof Care 

NY Pork Producers Connection Breakfast - Geneseo

January 17, 2026 : Pork Producers Connection Breakfast - Geneseo
8am - 10am
Deer Run Winery
Geneseo, NY

All pork producers are invited to join the New York Pork Producers for a free hot farmer's breakfast, at which they'll catch up on topics including the pork to dairy barn conversion series, NYPP digital campaigns, and 840-RFID tags.

SCNYDFC Listed Event

Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Business Development and Marketing Zoom series

January 20, 2026 : Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Business Development and Marketing Zoom series

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Business Development and Marketing Zoom series starting on January 20th. These monthly webinars will take place on the third Tuesday of each month and focus on a variety of business development and marketing topics. All sessions will be led by content experts across the Cornell Cooperative Extension system, organizations and businesses which support agricultural operations across New York State.

Webinar: Converting Old Dairy Barns into swine Facilities

January 21, 2026 : Webinar: Converting Old Dairy Barns into swine Facilities
6pm - 7:30pm
Zoom

Webinar: Converting Old Dairy Barns into swine Facilities

Tim Terry, Farm Strategic Planning Specialist with Cornell's Pro-Dairy program will share information on what it takes to transition an old dairy barn for swine production. We plan to cover flooring, ventilation, and lighting, considerations for system workability, and more! Registration is free.

CNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Corn & Soybean Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 21, 2026 : Corn & Soybean Day - Ballston Spa
9am - 3pm
CCE Saratoga Auditorium
Ballston Spa, NY

Lunch included. 2.75 DEC Credits available

SCNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Winter Crop Meeting - Auburn

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 22, 2026
Registration at 9:15 am Program 10 am - 3 pm;
Ukrainian National Club
Auburn, NY

Connect with the agricultural community and many key note speakers on the folllowing topics:

  • Emerging Innovation in Plant Breeding and Technologies - A Peek at the Future by Ben Rogers, Pioneer Field Agronomist
  • Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in NY Corn & Soybean by Dr. Vipam Kumar, NYS Extension Weed Scientist, Cornell University
  • Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance Program by KC Slade, Risk Management Specialist, Farm Credit East—Crop Growers
  • Birds & the Bees Legislation and the Fate of Neonics by Janice Degni, Extension Field Crop Specialist
  • Emerging Disease Pests and Soil Borne Diseases of Soybean by Dr. Camilo Parada Rojas, NYS Extension Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
  • Solar Farms—Benefit or Detriment? by Mr. Michael McMahon, Chair, Homer Town Planning Board

3 DEC credits in categories 1A and 21-25.  1.5 PM, .5 CM and 1 PD CCA credits available.

Please send your DEC license number in the Notes to Us when you register on-line.



SCNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Winter Crop Meeting - Dryden Location

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 23, 2026
Registration at 9:15am Program 10am -3 pm
Dryden VFW
Dryden, NY

Connect with the agricultural community and many key note speakers on the folllowing topics:

  • Emerging Innovation in Plant Breeding and Technologies - A Peek at the Future by Ben Rogers, Pioneer Field Agronomist
  • Managing Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in NY Corn & Soybean by Dr. Vipam Kumar, NYS Extension Weed Scientist, Cornell University
  • Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance Program by KC Slade, Risk Management Specialist, Farm Credit East—Crop Growers
  • Birds & the Bees Legislation and the Fate of Neonics by Janice Degni, Extension Field Crop Specialist
  • Emerging Disease Pests and Soil Borne Diseases of Soybean by Dr. Camilo Parada Rojas, NYS Extension Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
  • Solar Farms—Benefit or Detriment? by Mr. Michael McMahon, Chair, Homer Town Planning Board

3 DEC credits in categories 1A and 21-25.  1.5 PM, .5 CM and 1 PD CCA credits available



SCNYDFC Listed Event

Virtual Climate Resiliency Webinar and Workshop Series

January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
: Virtual Climate Resiliency Webinar and Workshop Series
11:30am-1:00pm

CNYDFC Listed Event

Passing the Torch - Planning Your Farm's Future

January 27 - January 28, 2026
Varies
Varies

Choose from two locations for this FREE event.

Southern Tier Crop Congress

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 28, 2026 : Southern Tier Crop Congress
9:45 AM - 2:30 PM
Belfast Firehall
Belfast, NY

Southern Tier Crop Congress

Join SWNYDLFC and CCE Allegany County for the upcoming Southern Tier Crop Congress. CCA and DEC credits are available!

NWNYTeam Listed Event

2026 Forage Congress

January 28, 2026
9am-3pm
The Nunda Ranch
Nunda, NY

2026 Forage Congress

Register to attend 2026 Forage Congress!

Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference

January 30 - January 31, 2026 : Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
Manchester, NH

Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference

100% VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE! This is the largest conference of its kind in New England and New York, bringing together over 300 farmers, graziers, educators, and service providers from across the Northeast. Over two days, we'll take a deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in our region

February 2026

CNYDFC Listed Event

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 2, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Ballston Spa
9am - 3pm
Saratoga County 4-H Training Facility - Wm Schwerd Bldg
Ballston Spa, NY

NWNYTeam Listed Event

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates -Webinar Series

January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
February 24, 2026

12:00pm -1:00pm
Zoom

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates -Webinar Series

Register for our free upcoming winter webinar series:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

SCNYDFC Listed Event

Virtual Climate Resiliency Webinar and Workshop Series

January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
: Virtual Climate Resiliency Webinar and Workshop Series
11:30am-1:00pm

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 17, 2026
February 24, 2026

12pm-1pm
Zoom

Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

Join us for some or all!


SCNYDFC Listed Event

CCE Cayuga 2026 Winter Shop Meeting

February 3, 2026 : CCE Cayuga 2026 Winter Shop Meetings
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Donald & Sons
Moravia, NY

Topics:

  • Weed Strategies and Control Strategies
  • Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Update
  • Disease Issues in Field Crops
  • Corn Rootworm Control

CNYDFC Listed Event

I Thought I Was Covered for That! - Farm Insurance Webinar Series

January 13, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026

Noon - 1:30pm
Zoom

Free Webinar Series

Winter Field Crops Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 3, 2026 : Winter Field Crops Meeting
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Langford Firehall
North Collins, NY

Winter Field Crops Meeting

Join Laing-Gro, Division of Timac and Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Winter Field Crops Meeting. DEC and CCA credits are available!

CNYDFC Listed Event

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 5, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Cobleskill
9am - 3pm
CCE Schoharie County
Cobleskill, NY

CNYDFC Listed Event

Swine Production Zoom Series

February 5, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 5, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 2, 2026

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom

Register for the whole series or for one or several sessions.

NWNYTeam Listed Event

2026 NWNY Dairy Day

February 5, 2026 : NWNY Dairy Day 2026
9:30am - 2:30pm
The Chalet at East Hill Creamery
Perry, NY

2026 NWNY Dairy Day

Sponsorship and Registration OPEN!

The CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team will be holding it's 4th Annual "Dairy Day" on February 5, 2026! We will be bringing the latest in dairy research and hot topics to you with this in-person, 1-day conference.

CNYDFC Listed Event

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 6, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Herkimer
9am - 3pm
CCE Herkimer County
Herkimer, NY

CNYDFC Listed Event

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 9, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Morrisville
9am - 3pm
CCE Madison County - Ag Center
Morrisville, NY

SCNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Winter New York Certified Organic (NYCO) Meeting

February 10, 2026 : 2026 Winter New York Certified Organic (NYCO) Meeting
10-2pm
Jordan Hall @ Cornell Agritech's Geneva campus
Geneva, NY

Join us for the 2026 winter NYCO meeting at Jordan Hall, Cornell Agritech. This year's meeting will feature informal networking and breakout discussions. There will be no formal speaker, so be sure to bring good questions and best new ideas from the 2025 season to share with the group, along with your dish to pass!

NWNYTeam Listed Event

2026 Soybean & Small Grains Congress

February 11, 2026
DoubleTree
Henrietta, NY

2026 Soybean & Small Grains Congress

Participant Registration for the 2026 Soybean & Small Grains Congress NOW OPEN!


CNYDFC Listed Event

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

February 13, 2026 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Norwich
9am - 3pm
CCE Chenango County
Norwich , NY

2026 No-Till & Cover Crop Conference

February 19, 2026 : 2026 No-Till & Cover Crop Conference
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton
South Burlington, VT

Deerworm and Flukes in Small Ruminants Webinar

February 25, 2026 : Deerworm and Flukes in Small Ruminants Webinar
6pm
Zoom

Deerworm and Flukes in Small Ruminants Webinar

Dr. Mary Smith from Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Rachel White from UMaine Cooperative Extension will be discussing the lifecycles, signs, prevention, and management of deerworm and liver flukes in small ruminants. 

March 2026

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 3, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County
Ellicottville, NY

NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam.

CNYDFC Listed Event

Swine Production Zoom Series

February 5, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 5, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 2, 2026

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom

Register for the whole series or for one or several sessions.

SCNYDFC Listed Event

2026 Cornell Organic Field Crops

March 6, 2026
8:00am - 4:30pm
Lux Hotel and Conference Center
Waterloo, NY

Connecting farmers, researchers, and service providers to advance resilient & profitable organic farming systems. 

Co-hosted by New York Soil Health and Cornell CALS, the annual conference brings together leaders in organic grain, dairy, and livestock systems to share practical tools, new research, and farmer-tested strategies to support resilient and profitable organic production.

Cornell Organic Field Crops & Dairy Conference

March 6, 2026
8am-4:30pm
Lux Hotel & Conference Center
Waterloo, NY

Cornell Organic Field Crops & Dairy Conference

Farmers, researchers, educators, and agricultural service providers from across the Northeast are invited to the 2026 Cornell Organic Field Crops & Dairy Conference, held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lux Hotel & Conference Center in Waterloo, N.Y.

Co-hosted by New York Soil Health and Cornell CALS, the annual conference brings together leaders in organic grain, dairy, and livestock systems to share practical tools, new research, and farmer-tested strategies to support resilient and profitable organic production.

NWNYTeam Listed Event

From Dry to Fresh: Transition Cow Management Training

March 12, 2026
10:00am-3:00pm
Orleans Poverty Hill Farm
Albion, NY

More Details Coming Soon!

This is a 1-day hands-on training in transition cow management.


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Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates

January 13, 2026
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January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
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February 17, 2026
February 24, 2026

Join us for some or all!


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Southern Tier Crop Congress

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 28, 2026 : Southern Tier Crop Congress
Belfast, NY

Join SWNYDLFC and CCE Allegany County for the upcoming Southern Tier Crop Congress. CCA and DEC credits are available!

View Southern Tier Crop Congress Details

Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference

January 30 - January 31, 2026 : Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
Manchester, NH

100% VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE! This is the largest conference of its kind in New England and New York, bringing together over 300 farmers, graziers, educators, and service providers from across the Northeast. Over two days, we'll take a deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in our region

View Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference Details

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