Events - month view
April 2026
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.
NY Beef Producers Association Region 4 Annual Meeting
April 4, 2026
12:30pm
Alfred State College Farm
Alfred, NY

Open to all interested beef and dairy producers!
Presentations:
- Tube Feeding 101
- Early Calf Care Tips
- Handling Livestock Safely
Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting; drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.
CNYDFC Listed Event
Organic Farming: What, Why, and How
April 8, 2026
1pm - 3pm
CANR 101 SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
Free event, but registration required.
MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward
April 14, 2026
11am - 1pm
Springville Volunteer Fire Department
Springville, NY

April 14th from 11am-1pm
Education sessions by:
- CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops
- Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
- Quality Milk Production Services
SCNYDFC Listed Event
Beef Producer Roundtable: Herd Health
April 15, 2026 : Beef Producer Roundtable: Herd Health & Farm Transition
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Neighborhood Depot
Owego, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County, the Cornell Cooperative Extension South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team, and New York Beef Producers' Association for an informative evening designed for beef producers and interested agricultural landowners.
New York Application for Dairy of Distinction
April 15, 2026
DEADLINE April 15th, 2026

Purpose of Program
Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead.
Virtual Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats
April 23, 2026 : Virtual Fecal Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats
6pm - 7:30pm
Zoom

Amy Barkley and Rachel Moody, Livestock Specialists with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will take attendees through the why, how, and interpretation of fecal egg count testing for sheep and goats using the McMaster method.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 35 Release
April 23, 2026

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 35:
Practical On-Farm Implementation of Calf Lung Ultrasounds with Dr. Amy Stuart
Women in Ag Legislative Breakfast
April 24, 2026 : Women in Ag Legislative Breakfast
9am - 12pm
23 Genesee St.
Avon, NY

Come on out for an in-person gathering celebrating the incredible women shaping agriculture! This event features NYS Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey, NYS Senator Pam Helming, the Finger Lakes Small Business Development Center, Genesee Valley Conservancy, Jenn Vorhees from Sap Tap Farms.
May 2026
So, You Want to Start a Farm Stand?
May 12, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom

Learn what questions to ask yourself before you start, and how to navigate topics like local zoning laws, insurance, and food safety regulations.
FAMACHA Training Jamestown, NY
May 23, 2026 : FAMACHA Training Jamestown, NY
9am - 12pm
CCE Chautauqua at JCC Carnahan Center
Jamestown, NY

Learn what it takes to effectively manage internal parasite burdens in sheep and goats. This class is free to attend and is taught by Jess Waltemyer, Cornell's State Small Ruminant Specialist, and Amy Barkley, SWNYDLFC Livestock Specialist.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 36 Release
May 28, 2026

June 2026
Artificial Insemination Training For Cattle Producers
June 5 - June 6, 2026
Lismore Dairy
Arkport, NY

Subject Options:
- Learn AI in Your Herd - Upcoming Trainings in NY
- Hands-On AI Training for Beef & Dairy Producers
- Improve Your Herd's Genetics - Register for AI Training
NWNYTeam Listed Event
On-Farm Milk Culture Workshop with QMPS
June 18, 2026
10:00am-2:30pm
CCE Ontario County Office
Canandaigua, NY

On-Farm Milk Culture Workshop presented by Quality Milk Production Services
Open to farms with established on-farm milk culture programs.
CNYDFC Listed Event
Crawford Farms Tour
June 20, 2026 : Crawford Farms Tour
CCE Madison County
Equine Event-Crawford Farms Tour
2026 Multi-Species Pasture Walk at the Vanstrom Homestead
June 20, 2026 : 2026 Multi-Species Pasture Walk at the Vanstrom Homestead
11am - 2pm
The Vanstrom Homestead
Kennedy, NY

Our team is partnering with Chautauqua Co Soil and Water, WNY Crop Mangement, and the Vanstrom Homestead to bring you a pasture walk and hands-on workshop series. Topics include multi-species grazing, forage sampling/results interpretation, soil sampling/results interpretation, and a high tensile fence installment.
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshops Summer 2026 - Cornell Lake Erie Research & Extension Laboratory (Portland, NY)
June 23, 2026
6pm-8pm
Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory
Portland, NY
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) will be teaching a series of fecal egg count mobile workshops for those who are interested in the internal parasite challenges affecting sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas.
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshops Summer 2026 - CCE Allegany County (Belmont, NY)
June 24, 2026
6pm-8pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County
Belmont, NY
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) will be teaching a series of fecal egg count mobile workshops for those who are interested in the internal parasite challenges affecting sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas.
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshops Summer 2026 - CCE Steuben County (Bath, NY)
June 25, 2026
6pm-8pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Steuben County
Bath, NY
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) will be teaching a series of fecal egg count mobile workshops for those who are interested in the internal parasite challenges affecting sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas.
NWNYTeam Listed Event
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 37 Release
June 25, 2026

Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshops Summer 2026 - CCE Erie County Pavilion (Orchard Park, NY)
June 30, 2026
6pm-8pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Pavilion
Orchard Park, NY
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) will be teaching a series of fecal egg count mobile workshops for those who are interested in the internal parasite challenges affecting sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas.
Soil Health Field Day
June 30, 2026
10am-1pm
Nichols Farm
Farmersville, NY

Save the date! We're hosting a Soil Health Field Day at Nichols Farm in Farmersville on June 30th. Topics include soil health demonstrations, cover crop uses and benefits, and lunch is being provided. Call 716-699-2377 (ext.106) to RSVP.
Upcoming Events
Tractor Safety Workshop
August 20 - August 22, 2026
Cherry Creek , NY
August 20 - August 22, 2026
Cows, Crops & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship
December 18, 2026
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Paper Copy of Cows, Crops & Critters Newsletter (for recipients outside of 5 county region) July 2026-June 2027
May 31, 2027
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