Events - month view
earlier monthsJuly 2018
Cornell University Willsboro Farm Open House
July 10, 2018
1:30pm - 4:00pm Tour leaves Main Office at 2:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Admission is Free and open to the public.
Direct Marketing Butter to Improve Profits from Pasture
July 11, 2018
11am - 2pm
Hamilton, NY
Pasture Walk and Soil Health Demonstration
Beef Stocker Pasture Walk
July 11, 2018
5:30 pm
Schoharie, NY
Beef Stocker Pasture Walk
Respirator Fit Testing Clinics
July 16 - July 17, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dundee, NY
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) is pleased to provide respirator fit testing clinics in the following counties: Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne & Yates.
During the clinics NYCAMH will provide medical evaluations; respirator fit tests; and WPS compliant training's on how to properly inspect, put on, take off, fit, seal check, use, clean, maintain, and store respirators.
Sheep Producers - A Grazing Opportunity for the Future!
July 19, 2018
6:30 - 8:00pm
Canton, NY
Alexia Hain - Solar sheep grazer will talk about her experiences grazing solar installations. Learn how farmers can work together to take advantage of grass growing under solar panels.
2018 CCE Adirondack Summer Excursion
July 21, 2018
9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Utica, NY
The New York State Association of Agricultural County Agents (NYSACAA) is dedicated to providing members of Cornell Cooperative Extension community with continuing education, a voice on campus and ways to keep connected with each other. Regional, statewide and national meetings bring members together for professional improvement and social interaction.
The board of directors has once again endorsed a summer social event to bring extension folks from across the state together this summer on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
The board of directors has once again endorsed a summer social event to bring extension folks from across the state together this summer on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad
(http://www.adirondackrr.com/adkrr/). You do not have to be a NYSACAA member to join us! This excursion is open to all county, regional and campus employees and their families. It is unfortunate that there are county fairs in progress on that day, however this was the best choice for railroad operation purposes.
New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association Summer Crop Tour
July 26, 2018
8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Mount Morris, NY
Featured keynote speaker Dr. Fred E. Below a Professor of Crop Physiology in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. The program will focus on cover crops, soil health, and of course yields!
**CANCELLED**Beef Quality Assurance Training
July 30, 2018
6:00 pm
Oneonta, NY
Beef Quality Assurance "BQA" Training
When: Monday, July 30th, at 6:00pm
Where: Maidens Farm - 477 County Road 11, Oneonta NY 13820
Cost: $15 (beverages, pizza, dessert provided)
Registration: Deadline July 27, 2018
When: Monday, July 30th, at 6:00pm
Where: Maidens Farm - 477 County Road 11, Oneonta NY 13820
Cost: $15 (beverages, pizza, dessert provided)
Registration: Deadline July 27, 2018
Beef Producer Meeting
July 31, 2018
6:30 pm
Hubbardsville, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a meeting for local beef producers.
Reduced Tillage in Organic Systems Field Day
July 31, 2018
9:00am - 3:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Featuring in-field demonstrations of equipment and discussions with speakers and growers. Rotate betweeen 3 demonstrations/discussion stations in the morning, 3 more in the afternoon.
Free to the public, Lunch included!
August 2018
Cattle Ranch Handling and Fencing Tour
August 1, 2018
6:30pm
Evans Mills, NY
Topics to be discussed:
- Facilities for receiving, sorting, processing, and loading of feeder calves.
- Fencing and Penning systems
-Draft horses
Summer Social
August 2, 2018
1-5:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
NY FarmNet and Cornell Cooperative Extension's South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team have partnered to bring local farmers and farm families together this August at a Summer Social. The event is free and family-friendly, and provides an opportunity for local farmers to socialize as well as get updates from Cornell University Dairy Professors and the SCNY Dairy Team, and learn more about how NY FarmNet can provide assistance to farmers.
Cornell Hemp Research Team Field Day
August 14, 2018
9:30 am registration until noon. Tours are 10:30 am
Geneva, NY
Join Cornell researchers and other industrial hemp experts to learn the latest about this emerging crop at an August 14 field day at the Cornell AgriTech Fruit and Vegetable Research Farm, 1097 County Road 4, in Geneva, New York.
The Cornell Industrial Hemp Research Team Field Day is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
Dairy Girl Network Stress Workshop
August 15, 2018
11-2pm
Homer, NY
Erica Leubner from NY FarmNet will lead a discussion about strategies for building resiliency and managing stress. Free event, lunch on your own.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Melanie at 315.424.9485 or Sarah at 315.684.3001.
*Please RSVP by August 10*
Pastured Pork Workshop
August 15, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Naples, NY
Come and hear how heritage pigs are raised on pasture.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Cobleskill
August 22, 2018
1-3:00 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.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Richfield Springs
August 23, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Richfield Springs, 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.
Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Workshops
August 23 - August 24, 2018
Morning and Afternoon sessions
Corn silage harvest is drawing near. The way corn silage is harvested and stored is a single event that affects your operation for the entire next year. Are you prepared to set your operation up for success? Plan to attend one of the following on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest workshops to hear the latest research-backed strategies you can implement on your dairy this corn silage season.
2018 New York Corn & Soybean Yield Contest ***deadline extended to 9/1/18***
August 25 - September 1, 2018
***Deadline Extended to September 1, 2018***. See attached flyer for Contest Rules and Entry Form.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Sprakers
August 27, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Sprakers, 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.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ New Berlin
August 28, 2018
1-3:00 pm
New Berlin, 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.
No-Till & Never-Till Soil Health Workshop
August 28, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Stafford, NY
The Western New York Soil Health Alliance will be holding a Soil Health Workshop focusing on No-Till practices and benefits. They will be digging underground to look at a section of field that has NEVER had any tillage and compare it to the adjacent area with a history of tillage practices. In addition, there will be information on the problem of slugs and voles in the higher residue farming practices.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Schuylerville
August 29, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Schuylerville, 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.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meeting ~ Morrisville
August 30, 2018
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, 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 2018
Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training
September 5 - November 30, -0001
10-3pm
October 22 and November 5, Farm Credit East, Burrville
October 23 and November 6, Miner Institute, Chazy
Dairy Listening Sessions with Mike Baker
September 12, 2018
1-3pm
Homer, NY
Dr Mike Baker with Cornell University has been meeting with dairy producers across the state to see where the NY Beef Producer's Association can help dairy producers - whether it be in marketing bull calves and cull cows, to policy issues facing dairy producers.
Mortality Disposal: Looking for Solutions Roundtable Event
September 28, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Please join Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI), Cornell Cooperative Extension, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for a round-table to discuss composting and burial rules and guidance, as well as problems and solutions that will encourage new and existing facilities to compost mortalities, explore incineration, digestion and any other disposal ideas that protect human, livestock and environmental health.
September 28, 2018 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wyoming County Ag and Business Center, 36 Center Street, Suite B, Warsaw, NY 14569. The meeting will be held in Learning Center Room #1.
September 28, 2018 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wyoming County Ag and Business Center, 36 Center Street, Suite B, Warsaw, NY 14569. The meeting will be held in Learning Center Room #1.
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Upcoming Events
Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers - Webinar
October 15, 2025
November 13, 2025
: Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers - Webinar
Over the past three years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked with nearly 40 small farmers across NYS to gather information on the true costs of raising broilers (meat chickens) on pasture. This presentation is a summary of the findings of this research project.
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - East Aurora
October 21, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - East Aurora
East Aurora, NY
This workshop will explain why regularly testing fecal egg counts can help you with understanding your animals' parasite loads and dewormer resistance. Attendees have the opportunity to prepare and evaluate fresh fecal samples under the microscope and practice interpretations.
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - Jamestown
October 30, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop - Jamestown
Jamestown, NY
This workshop will explain why regularly testing fecal egg counts can help you with understanding your animals' parasite loads and dewormer resistance. Attendees have the opportunity to prepare and evaluate fresh fecal samples under the microscope and practice interpretations.
Announcements
Herbicide Resistance Screening
We are screening weed species for herbicide resistance.Species we are looking for include, but aren't limited to:
- Tall Waterhemp
- Palmer Amaranth
- Marestail
- Redroot Pigweed
- Foxtails
- Common Lambsquarters
- Common Ragweed
Reach out to Katelyn Miller at 716-640-2047 or km753@cornell.edu for more information.