Events - month view
earlier monthsMay 2016
Livestock Discussion Meeting
May 3, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
This will be an informal meeting where Leith MacKenzie of Sweet Grass Meats will join us to speak about his 11 years of experience marketing locally raised livestock. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from a producer about building their operation over time. There will be no charge for this group, but if you plan on attending, please register in advance.
Webinar: Strategies for Nonpregnancy Diagnosis in Dairy Cows
May 9, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Early identification of nonpregnant cows is key to any reproductive program. Presented by Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Paul will discuss the latest data on traditional and emerging methods of nonpregnancy diagnosis and the best ways to incorporate these technologies to improve reproductive performance on your farm This webinar is sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and Parnell.
Please RSVP by May 6 to: Zach Amey at 585-786-2251 x123 or zta3@cornell.edu
Farm Safety Day
May 18, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Sackets Harbor, NY
June 2016
Cornell Small Grains Management Field Day
June 2, 2016
9:30 a.m.
Aurora, NY
Dairy Princess Festival
June 4, 2016
All Day
Canton, NY
2016 Advanced Dairy Nutrition Short Course
June 6 - June 9, 2016
Ithaca, NY
http://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/advanced-dairy-nutrition
Tri-County Graziers Twilight Pasture Walk
June 9, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campbell, NY
Join the Tri-County Graziers for their first pasture walk of the season!
Sundae at the Farm
June 12, 2016
12:00pm-3:00pm
Malone, NY
Free Admission and Open to the Public
Wagon tour stops at: dairy barn, maternity ward, heifer facility, calf hutches, and milking parlor
Wagon tour stops at: dairy barn, maternity ward, heifer facility, calf hutches, and milking parlor
Cheese Tasting & Evaluation Workshop
June 14, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
East Aurora, NY
If you love cheese, then you won't want to miss this class! Learn all about the cheese-making process while sampling mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, goat and feta cheeses, which are all made in New York State!
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 14, 2016
7-9 pm
Stillwater, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their herd reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance like how to select the ideal voluntary waiting period.
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 20, 2016
7-9 pm
Lansing, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance, like how to select the ideal waiting period.
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 21, 2016
7:00pm-9:00pm
Peru, NY
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 22, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their herd reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance like how to select the ideal voluntary waiting period.
Edge of Field, Not To Be Overlooked - But To Be Understood
June 28, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m,
Mount Morris, NY
Informational meeting to learn about funding opportunities, denitrifying bioreactors, and edge of field monitoring equipment.
Soil Health & Cover Crop Workshop
June 30, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Elba, NY
"Soil health basics and why to start cover cropping"
Event sponsored by: Western New York Soil Health Alliance
A Farmer - to Farmer Network
July 2016
Jefferson County Fair
July 12 - July 17, 2016
Watertown, NY
Organic Dairy & Crop Producer's Discussion Group
July 13, 2016
1-3pm
Groton, NY
Join us for Lunch at noon followed by discussion & farmstead tour from 1:00-3:00 PM
This is an opportunity to get together and talk about the crop season and share successes and challenges in your cropping programs. Ed and Eileen Sheffler will start the discussion with an overview of their dairy farm and supplemental enterprises including an oil press for biodiesel production, grain storage and farm store for farm raised milk, meat, eggs and excess garden produce. They are self sufficient with grains-corn and soybean. We can look at nearby fields. Crop rotation, crop choice, weed control and fertility strategies will be highlighted. Looking forward to seeing you. Come prepared to share your crop production practices.
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2660 or jma358@cornell.edu
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
This is an opportunity to get together and talk about the crop season and share successes and challenges in your cropping programs. Ed and Eileen Sheffler will start the discussion with an overview of their dairy farm and supplemental enterprises including an oil press for biodiesel production, grain storage and farm store for farm raised milk, meat, eggs and excess garden produce. They are self sufficient with grains-corn and soybean. We can look at nearby fields. Crop rotation, crop choice, weed control and fertility strategies will be highlighted. Looking forward to seeing you. Come prepared to share your crop production practices.
Please rsvp for planning lunch to Jen at 391-2660 or jma358@cornell.edu
Please call Janice (391-2672) with any questions.
Timely Culling to Increase Profitability
July 14, 2016
7-9 pm
Dryden, NY
Looking for more revenue in this down milk economy? Making sure you're getting the most out of cull cows when you send them to the sale barn can help. We've put together a group of speakers to talk about timely culling for cows, from a local veterinarian's perspective to a state veterinarian's experiences, to the local sale barn manager's knowledge.
Management of Internal Parasites in Sheep & Goats Workshop
July 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Internal parasites are the number one health problem affecting sheep and goats in the Northeast U.S. Because worms have become resistant to many of the anthelmintics (dewormers) producers use, a more integrated approach to internal parasite control is necessary.
This workshop is designed to help producers develop integrated parasite management (IPM) programs for their farms and flocks. It will also help familiarize you with IPM techniques. The primary instructor is Dr tatiana Stanton, Cornell Small Ruminant Extension Specialist.
This workshop is designed to help producers develop integrated parasite management (IPM) programs for their farms and flocks. It will also help familiarize you with IPM techniques. The primary instructor is Dr tatiana Stanton, Cornell Small Ruminant Extension Specialist.
Management of Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats
July 16, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Canton, NY
Internal parasites are the number one health problem affecting sheep and goats in the northeast. Because worms have become resistant to many of the anthelmintics (dewormers) producers use, a more integrated approach to internal parasite control is necessary.
Clinton County Fair
July 19 - July 24, 2016
Plattsburg, NY
Lewis County Fair
July 19 - July 23, 2016
Lowville, NY
Twilight Meeting - Stronghaven Farm LLC
July 19, 2016
6:30-8 pm
Barton, NY
Tour of new calf facility and informal discussion to follow at Strong's Pond, Depew Rd, Barton
The farm's veterinarian, Dr Ben Laudermilk, will be present to speak on changes the farm experienced after moving into the new facility, as well as common calf issues.
Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Meeting
July 22, 2016
5:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Seneca Castle, NY
Why Hemdale Farms switched to zone tillage, and how they've been successful doing it for field crops and vegetables will be described. Equipment will be available for viewing. The many niches available for cover crop planting, and the benefits of different cover crops will be covered by Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell. There will be ample time for open group discussion on reduced tillage, cover crops, and all aspects of improving soil health.
DEC, CCA & CEU's credits have been requested.
DEC, CCA & CEU's credits have been requested.
What's in Your Mixer??
July 25, 2016
7-9pm
Sackets Harbor, NY
Western NNY Dairy Grazers Discussion Group and Cornell Cooperative Extension
July 26, 2016
11:00am-2:00pm
Boonville, NY
What's in Your Mixer??
July 28, 2016
7-9pm
Champlain, NY
Day on the Farm - Windsong Dairy
July 30, 2016
All Day
Adams Center, NY
Free to the public. Guided tours, family fun center, and free samples. Come rain or shine.
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Upcoming Events
NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
March 3, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
Ellicottville, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam.
From Data to Dollars: Making Data-driven Decisions to Increase Farmers Market Success
March 3, 2026
The Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program and Penn State University are excited to present this new, 6-week course as part of Cornell's Farmers Market Research Project. The course is for farmers with experience selling at farmers markets who wish to increase their earnings through management and marketing practices.
Cornell Organic Field Crops & Dairy Conference
March 6, 2026
Waterloo, NY
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.
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