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earlier monthsJuly 2014
NOFA-NY Field Day: Value Added Grains Variety Trials
July 1, 2014
4 pm - 7 pm
Freeville, NY
To bring back economically viable grain production to our region, this project has focused on adding value to grains in multiple ways: by growing organically, growing grains with high market potential (specifically heritage and "ancient" wheat), and processing grains to create even higher-value products. The field tour will include discussion with Research Support Specialist David Benscher, Gary Bergstrom of Cornell Plant Pathology, Elizabeth Dyck from OGRIN, and other OREI partners. Robert Perry of NOFA-NY will provide a demonstration of mobile seed cleaning equipment. More information can be found at the NOFA-NY website.
Maverick Farm Pasture Walk
July 1, 2014
Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Lockport, NY
Niagara County dairy to host pasture walk.
Grasstravaganza 2014
July 17 - July 19, 2014
Morrisville, NY
Grasstravaganza will feature a trade show, soil health stations and presentations by national and local grazing and soil health experts. Among those in the speaker lineup is Ray Archuleta, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) "Soil Guy" from North Carolina, who travels the country promoting soil health. Archuleta has 25 years of experience with the NRCS and is a certified Professional Soil Scientist with Soil Science Society of America. Participants will also have the chance to visit local farms.
Register online at http://grasstravaganza.morrisville.edu/
Grasstravaganza, Pasture Soil Health Creates Wealth
July 17 - July 19, 2014
Morrisville, NY
Grasstravaganza 2014 Pasture Soil Health Creates Wealth will feature a trade show, soil health stations and presentations by national and local grazing and soil health experts who will cover a range of topics.
Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop, Perry
July 22, 2014
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Perry, NY
You and your milking staff are invited to attend an Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop to learn about udder health and physiology. Because cows don't come with instructions...
Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop, Oakfield
July 22, 2014
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Oakfield, NY
You and your milking staff are invited to attend an Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop to learn about udder health and physiology. Because cows don't come with instructions...
Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop
July 23, 2014
10:30 am with noon lunch
Little York, NY
Please join us!
You and your milking staff are invited to attend an Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop to learn about udder health and physiology.
You and your milking staff are invited to attend an Udder Dissection Wet Lab & Mastitis Workshop to learn about udder health and physiology.
This workshop will be offered in Spanish and English.
Perennial Biofeedstock Energy Tour & Presentations
July 23, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Big Flats, NY
Biomass Energy workshop with presentations, tour of research plots, and demonstrations of innovative biomass energy technologies.
Pasture Management for Water Quality
July 24, 2014
10am-3pm
Lowman, NY
Peggy Clarke has been rotationally grazing her dairy cows at this Bicentennial farm for over 30 years. Bob Schindelbeck, an Extension Associate in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Cornell, will walk us through the ways we can conserve healthy soils through pasture management.
Coping with PEDs Outbreak Meeting
July 29, 2014
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Geneva, NY
Dr. Michael Pierdon with 4 Star Vets will come to NY and provide an update on the swine virus.
August 2014
Low Stress Cattle Handling Clinic for Dairy Producers
August 5, 2014
10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Clifton Springs, NY
Creating and managing movement is the key to effective dairy cattle handling and plays a critical role in both cattle well-being and worker safety.
Low Stress Cattle Handling Clinic for Beef Producers - Dryden
August 5, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dryden, NY
Creating and managing movement is the key to effective dairy cattle handling and plays a critical role in both cattle well-being and worker safety.
Low Stress Cattle Handling Clinic for Beef Producers - Seneca Falls
August 6, 2014
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Seneca Falls, NY
Creating and managing movement is the key to effective dairy cattle handling and plays a critical role in both cattle well-being and worker safety.
Farm City Day
August 9, 2014
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Groton, NY
Farm City Day returns to Fouts Farm at 1393 State Route 222, in Groton -- our 2004 Farm City Day host! Visit a dairy farm and learn about agriculture. Pet a calf, see how crops grow, learn what cows eat, take a hay ride, visit a cow barn, and MORE!
Sundaes at the Farm
August 10, 2014
Sunday Noon - 3pm
Barton, NY
Join us Sunday August 10th 2014 from noon-3PM at Hamley's Dairy Farm in Barton, NY for a free ice cream sundae, farm tours, farmers market, chicken BBQ.
Open House / Drive Yourself Tour
August 19, 2014
10:30am - 3:00pm
Visit dairy farms that have transitioned from tie-stall to free stall/parlor
Soil Health Seminar
August 20, 2014
9 am - 4:30 pm
Skaneateles, NY
September 2014
Cortland Area Corn Silage Workshop and Bunk Mini-Lab
September 3, 2014
1-3pm
Cortland, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a Corn Silage Harvest Meeting and Bunk Mini-Lab for farmers in the Cortland area on September 3, 2014 from 1-3 pm. The meeting will focus on harvesting at the proper window, the stage of this year's crop, packing and chop length, and will also have discussion on BMR vs conventional corn varieties. The second part of the meeting will be hands-on at the bunk and participants will have the opportunity to assess bunk management, monitor bunk temperatures and proper processing of corn silage.
Tioga County Area Corn Silage Workshop and Bunk Mini-Lab
September 5, 2014
1-3pm
Candor, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering a Corn Silage Harvest Meeting and Bunk Mini-Lab for farmers in the Tioga County area on September 5, 2014 from 1-3 pm. The meeting will focus on harvesting at the proper window, the stage of this year's crop, packing and chop length, and will also have discussion on BMR vs conventional corn varieties. The second part of the meeting will be hands-on at the bunk and participants will have the opportunity to assess bunk management, monitor bunk temperatures and proper processing of corn silage. The 2-hour meeting will be held at Aman's dairy farm at 56 Foote Crossing Road in Candor.
Artificial Insemination
September 9 - September 10, 2014
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For cattle producers and their employees. Spanish Translations available.
PLUS....
PLUS....
Actual practice of Insemination Techniques!
Twilight Pasture Walk - Sweet Grass Meats Farm
September 10, 2014
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Naples, NY
Join us at Sweet Grass Meats for a tour of their beef and sheep grazing operation and to learn more about how they market grass-fed lamb, beef and pastured pork through an on-farm store and regional buyers club. Network with other graziers, and join in the discussions on multi-species grass-fed production.
Horse Hay Workshop
September 10, 2014
6-8 pm
Ithaca, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a workshop for horse owners who purchase hay on September 10, 2014 from 6-8 pm. The workshop will review the basics of horse anatomy and guidelines for nutrition as well as factors for evaluating hay. Common grass and legume species that are harvested for hay will be reviewed. The 2-hour workshop will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County 4-H Acres, Kiwanis Hall, located at 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca. Attendees are encouraged to bring a flake of hay. The cost for the workshop is $10. Light refreshments will be available.
Hands on Mozzarella-Making Class with Thomas Pinello
September 16, 2014
6-8pm
Cortland, NY
Have you ever thought about making cheese at home? Here is your chance to learn basic cheese making techniques from an experienced, local cheese maker.
2014 Farm Bill Margin Protection Plan (MPP) Webinars
September 23, 2014
1-3 pm all locations, 7-9 pm Cortland
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team will be hosting webinars to get producers familiarized with the 2014 Farm Bill's Margin Protection Plan for dairy. They will be at 4 locations from 1-3 pm:
4-H Building, Chemung County Fairgrounds, 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
CCE Tioga, 105 Main St, Owego
CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
CCE Cortland, 60 Central Ave, Cortland, also at 7-9 pm.
4-H Building, Chemung County Fairgrounds, 170 Fairview Rd, Horseheads
CCE Tioga, 105 Main St, Owego
CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
CCE Cortland, 60 Central Ave, Cortland, also at 7-9 pm.
Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers Webinars
September 23, 2014
10am-noon, 1-3pm, 7-9pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Central New York Dairy & Field Crops Team Sponsored Meetings Related to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers
Margin Protection Program for Dairy
September 23, 2014
varies by location
This is your opportunity to learn more about the USDA Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy.
Thirteen times at eight different locations across the Northwest New York Region producers will have the opportunity to participate in a live webinar with nationally renowned milk marketing expert, Dr. Andrew Novakovic, from Cornell University, has been part of a National Program on Dairy Markets and Policy Team developing materials to assist farmer in understanding this new program and aid them in deciding how to participate.
Thirteen times at eight different locations across the Northwest New York Region producers will have the opportunity to participate in a live webinar with nationally renowned milk marketing expert, Dr. Andrew Novakovic, from Cornell University, has been part of a National Program on Dairy Markets and Policy Team developing materials to assist farmer in understanding this new program and aid them in deciding how to participate.
Dairy Margin Protection Plan Meeting, Byrne Dairy Plant, Cortland
September 24, 2014
Noon - 3pm
Cortland, NY
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team will be holding a informational meeting on the Dairy Margin Protection Plan (MPP) on September 24 at the new Byrne Dairy facility on Route 13 south of Cortland, NY. Producers who arrive by noon on the 24th will get a tour of the new plant, followed by a light lunch provide by Byrne Dairy. Dairy Market Expert Andy Novakovic will be presenting at the meeting on MPP and will be available to answer questions on the new policy.
Hands-on Mozzarella class with Thomas Pinello
September 30, 2014
6-8pm
Cortland, NY
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THIS IS A SECOND, IDENTICAL WORKSHOP TO THE ONE PRESENTED ON SEPT 16. Have you ever thought about making cheese at home? Here is your chance to learn basic cheese making techniques from an experienced, local cheese maker.
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