Events - month view
earlier monthsJuly 2017
School of Logging
July 10 - August 5, 2017
Paul Smith College is offering a truly unique timber harvesting experience. Prepare yourself to work successfully in mechanized timber harvesting operations! Learn to safely operate common logging equipment and conduct an authentic timber harvesting operation, tour regional logging operations and sawmills, and interact with professionals from all aspects of the forest products supply chain.
Twilight Dairy Meeting - Cow Comfort and Safe Handling
July 12, 2017
6 - 8 pm
Preble, NY
Owner Dr Mike Griep DVM will talk about cow comfort and facilities - both sands beds and mattresses.
Jim Carrabba with NYCAMH will present on safe animal handling.
Tour of new freestall facility to follow presentations. Builders will be on hand to answer questions about construction.
Multi-Species Pasture Walk: lamb and beef
July 13 - June 19, 2017
6-8 pm
Tully, NY
Host Erin Hull will share her experience:
- Establishing the farm
- building grazing infrastructure
- grazing lambs and grass-based beef
- pasture management an pasture species
- supplementing pasture with difficult weather patterns
- Lucky 13's marketing stragegies
- Accessing cost-share programs and technical assistance from the county soil & water conservation district
Multi-Species Pasture Walk: lamb and beef
July 13, 2017
6-8 pm
Tully, NY
Host Erin Hull will share her experience:
- Establishing the farm
- building grazing infrastructure
- grazing lambs and grass-based beef
- pasture management an pasture species
- supplementing pasture with difficult weather patterns
- Lucky 13's marketing strategies
- Accessing cost-share programs and technical assistance from the county soil & water conservation district
Co-Sponsored with: Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District
Robot Farm Tours
July 20, 2017
10am - 3pm, lunch on own
Lisle, NY
Tour two dairy farms with robotic milking facilities and learn about how each producer makes technology work for their farm. *Please note that this workshop is targeted for producers who are considering transitioning to robotic milkers, not the general public.
Beef Producer Meeting
July 20, 2017
6:30 pm
Little Falls, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a meeting for local beef producers.
August 2017
Twilight Dairy Meeting - Heifer Facility Tour
August 2, 2017
6-8 pm
Groton, NY
The Careys have upgraded both calf and heifer facilities in recent years. Tour the facilities of both calves on milk and weaned heifers through transition. Speaker Rich Toebe of CCE Delaware County will present his heifer growth study, covering age at first calving and growth curves to reach mature body size efficiently.
Pre-EFD Dairy Calf Intensively Managed Housing/Feeding System - "Drive Yourself Tour" and Program
August 7, 2017
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a "drive yourself tour" of two farms in Wyoming County in conjuction with PRO-DAIRY.
Integrated Pest Management in High Tunnels
August 10, 2017
1:00 pm
Gainesville, NY
Join Cornell, NYS Integrated Pest Management, Cornell Vegetable Team, and CCE staff for a discussion on taking a pro-active approach to managing insects and diseases in the high tunnel or greenhouse setting.
Farm Truck Clinic
August 17, 2017
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Copenhagen, NY
Soybean/Small Grains Congress - Waterloo Location
August 22, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Soil Health Workshop with Cover Crop Interseeder & Herbicide Demonstration
August 22, 2017
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Albion, NY
Speakers: Wendy Taheri - a nationally recognized expert in Mycorrhizal Fungi and John Wallace - soon to be a Cornell professor with extensive experince in Drilled Interseeding of corn.
Summer Dairy Research Update: Heifer Reproduction ~ Hypocalcemia
August 23, 2017
7-9 pm, Optional farm tour at 6 pm
Amsterdam, NY
"Reducing Replacement Heifers Rearing Cost through Improved Reproductive Management" and "Fresh Cow Calcium Supplementation- To Treat or Not to Treat" will be the two subjects at the Summer Dairy Research Update sponsored by PRO-DAIRY.
Farm Safety and OSHA Workshop
August 23, 2017
9:30 registration, 10 am - 3 pm program
Marietta, NY
Presenters:
- Karl Czymmek, Pro-Dairy
- Keith Gillette & Michael Cappelli, NYSDOL
- Danielle Volles, Volles Farm
- OSHA updates, new NYS Local Emphasis Program updates
- Summary of Farm Safety Audits by NYS Dept of Labor
- Farm walkthrough, safety mechanisms in place
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
August 24, 2017
7-9pm
Ithaca, NY
Summer Dairy Research Update
- Heifer Reproduction
- Hypocalcemia
Thursday, August 24th from 7-9pm
Cornell Vet Teaching Dairy, Tulip Tree Drive, Ithaca
Speakers will be:
- Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD - Cornell University, St. John Family Sesquicentennial, Assistant Professor-Dairy Cattle Biology & Management, Department of Animal Science
- Magdalena Masello Souza, DVM - Cornell University, PhD Student-Dairy Cattle Biology & Management, Lab
- Robert A. Lynch, DVM - Cornell University PRO-DAIRY Program, Herd Health & Management Specialist
Topics:
Reducing Replacement Heifers Rearing Cost through Improved Reproductive Management
Replacement cows generated by the heifer rearing enterprise are critical to the future of dairy farms. Nevertheless, raising heifers represents a major cost burden accounting for as much as 15 to 20% of the total cost of production. Thus, minimizing the duration of the non-lactating period by reducing days to pregnancy can help reduce farm operating costs. We will present new research data evaluating different reproductive management programs for dairy heifers in commercial dairy farms. The impact of these strategies on the reproductive performance and economics of heifers during their non-lactating period and their first lactation will be discussed.Fresh Cow Calcium Supplementation- To Treat or Not to Treat
A recent large trial conducted on farms in New York State has provided insight into which cows truly benefit from oral calcium supplementation. We will review the trial results to help you make practical decisions regarding post-calving calcium supplementation in your herds.
Registration is free, but required so we have an accurate count for refreshments.
Registration required by August 22nd-register online or contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 or email bjh246@cornell.edu.
2017 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Stillwater
August 28, 2017
1-3:30 pm
Stillwater, NY
With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy.
2017 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Cooperstown
August 29, 2017
1-3:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY
With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy.
2017 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Sherburne
August 30, 2017
1-3:30 pm
Sherburne, NY
With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy.
2017 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Cobleskill
August 31, 2017
1-3:30 pm
Cobleskill, NY
With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy.
September 2017
2017 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Fort Plain
September 1, 2017
1-3:30 pm
Fort Plain, NY
With continued low milk prices, getting the biggest bang for your buck out of your home-grown corn silage can help you get improved performance from your herd while also lowering dependence on purchased feed. Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to get up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies you can put to work on your dairy.
Summer Dairy Research Update: Heifer Reproduction & Hypocalcemia
September 6, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Batavia, NY
Line-up of speakers:
- Julio O. Giordano, DVM, MS, PhD, Cornell University, St. John Family Sesquicentennial, Assistant Professor - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Department of Animal Science
- Magdalena Masello Souza, DVM, Cornell University, PhD Student - Dairy Cattle Biology & Management Lab
- Robert A. Lynch, DVM, Cornell Univeristy PRO-DAIRY Program, Herd Health & Management Specialist
Hire and Retain the Best
September 7, 2017
4:30 pm
Scipio Center, NY
Dairy producers please join us for this great hiring event!
With your attendance, you will be given the opportunity to hire for both internships and careers. Our guest speaker will visit with you on how to make your hiring techniques more effective.
With your attendance, you will be given the opportunity to hire for both internships and careers. Our guest speaker will visit with you on how to make your hiring techniques more effective.
Farm Fest 2017
September 9, 2017
Geneseo, NY
This year's event will be taking place at Dairy Knoll Farm, LLC. with special thanks to the Meyers Family.
CANCELLED **** BQA in a Day - Early Kick Off of BQA Month ***CANCELLED
September 16, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Beef Quality Assurance Training. By attending a producer will become Level 1 certified.
Information Session on Growing Hemp
September 18, 2017
3:30-5:30
Endicott, NY
Nanticoke Gardens, Southern Tier Hemp LLC and Cornell Cooperative Extension would like to invite all interested Farmers and Growers to come to an open house and information session at Nanticoke Gardens. This will be an opportunity for those interested farmers to learn more about how to navigate the process of license application, security at your location, acquiring plants, and connecting with a buyer.
Attendees can meet with the owners of Nanticoke Gardens, meet with representatives of Southern Tier Hemp LLC the creators of hemp wellness products and hear some input from Cornell Cooperative Extension on the support offered farmers through this process.
Information Session on Growing Hemp
September 26, 2017
3:30-5:30 pm
Endicott, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Nanticoke Gardens, and Southern Tier Hemp LLC would like to invite all interested Farmers and Growers to come to an open house and information session at Nanticoke Gardens.
This will be an opportunity for those interested farmers to learn more about how to navigate the process of license application, security at your location, acquiring plants, and connecting with a buyer.
Attendees can meet with the owners of Nanticoke Gardens, representatives of Southern Tier Hemp LLC, the creators of hemp wellness products, and Cornell Cooperative Extension and the education support offered to farmers.
Southern Tier Stocker Initiative "Short Course"
September 30, 2017
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Southern Tier Stocker Initiative Short Course
September 30, 2017
10am - 3pm
Watertown, NY
Interested in learning about stocker cattle? This course is designed for farmers of all experience levels to learn about managing stocker cattle. This segment of the beef industry requires its own specific set of resources and places its own specific demands upon the manager.
Ontario County Fun on the Farm
September 30, 2017
S 11am- 4:00pm
Stanley, NY
Ontario County's 14th Fun on the Farm is being hosted by the Lightfoote Family at Lightland Farm in Stanley.
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Upcoming Events
Memoir Reading: Barn Gothic
December 4, 2025
Bath, NY
Barn Gothic is an elegy for family farmers and an intimate portrait of three generations laboring to be fathers and sons while their livelihood falls apart. Beautifully told with a farmer's restraint and a poet's grace, it is a story of personal loss amid corporate corruption and of finding a way forward when everything you know disappears.
NY Small Farms Summit 2025: Stronger Together
December 5, 2025
Alfred, NY
We hope you will join us on December 5th for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about research and education projects, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success.
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