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September 2013

Forage Sorghum. Viable Crop? Come and See the Crop!

September 18, 2013
5 pm - 7:30 pm
Lowman, NY

This project has allowed us to gain experience with a crop that has not traditionally been grown in the Northeast - sorghum. Sorghum appears to be a reasonable substitute for corn silage offering similar yields, at a lower cost and an equally efficient harvest as a single chop system that can substitute for corn silage with nearly the same nutrition. 

Pasture Walk - Bennington Beefalo

September 19, 2013
5:00 p.m.
Attica, NY

  • Learn techniques employed to grass feed and finish Beefalo
  • Observe simple livestock handling facilities
  • See homemade chicken tractors in action for grazing birds
  • Hear about proven direct marketing techniques for meats
  • Find out how a mentoring relationship mutually benefiting both parties
  • Enjoy a light supper featuring grass grown meats and local foods

Cornell Goat & Sheep Health Day

September 21, 2013
7:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Ithaca, NY

Small Ruminant Disease and Parasite Management 
Information and activities for the whole family.



New Strategies for Farm Succession Planning

September 24 - September 25, 2013
Syracuse, NY

This important conference will focus on the farm transfer process and the need for innovative strategies to make the transition successful and keep the farm in agriculture.

October 2013

Successful Farming for Beginners

October 1, 2013
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

So you want to be a farmer. You have thought about starting a small operation or you have purchased farmland and buildings and looking at getting into farming some type of livestock, fruit, or vegetable. Perhaps it is a 4-H project that you would like to expand into a farm enterprise. Not sure where to begin? Look no further! Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is offering a regional workshop series on Successful Farming for Beginners.

Feeds and Feeding Management Course

October 30 - November 7, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Feeds and Feeding Management Course
This is a great course for both new feeders and those with years of experience. Participants will receive excellent instruction on meeting cows' nutrition needs from speakers such as Dr. Larry Chase and get lots of hands on experience in assessing feed quality.

November 2013

BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop

November 2, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Seneca Falls, NY

Register early! Class size is limited!!

Topics covered will be care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products.

Selecting Bulls to Fit Your Market: Producing the Quality Beef Your Customers Seek

November 4, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY

This program will provide the basics to understanding EPDs, which EPDs are relevant to your farm, and how to use them to reach your marketing objectives.

Tools for Teams

November 4, 2013
9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Varysburg, NY

Participating in "Tools for Teams" can help advisors enhance their contribution to their clients' profitability. Penn State and Cornell University faculty and extension specialist will show advisors how to use proven tools for monitoring farm performance.

Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Seneca County

November 6 - December 11, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY

Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.

Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Monroe County

November 7 - December 12, 2013
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rochester, NY

Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.

Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Wyoming County

November 7 - December 12, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.

Academy for Dairy Executives

November 13 - November 14, 2013
noon to noon
Virgil, NY

The Academy for Dairy Executives is an educational opportunity for progressive dairy executives. The program is designed to provide dairy executives and agri-service personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful dairy in these volatile times. The Academy provides a forum for producers to learn and interact with each other and the presenters during three one-night sessions over 10 months.The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.

Feed Dealer's Meeting, CCE - Wyoming County

November 14, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY

This meeting will have two different locations. CCE - Wyoming County and CCE-Ontario County

Feed Dealer's Meeting, CCE - Ontario County

November 14, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY

This meeting will have two different locations. CCE - Wyoming County and CCE-Ontario County

Cover Cropping for Soil Health, Nutrient Management and Water Quality

November 14, 2013
9:15am-3:30pm
Big Flats, NY

This cover crop workshop features speakers from Cornell and Penn. State University, Pennsylvania No-till Alliance, USDA NRCS, Western NY Crop Management Association, local Farmers, and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition. Discussion and demonstrations of no-till and zone-till equipment and lessons learned on how to successfully use this equipment, will be conducted by a farmer panel and equipment dealers. A field tour of our cover crop demonstration plantings will be given in the morning which includes: time of seeding of several species and diverse cover crop mixes, over several dates.

4.0 CCA credits available.


FARM EXIT WORKSHOP

November 22, 2013
1 pm - 3 pm
Homer, NY

Featuring Dan Galusha, Consultant, Farm Credit
Considerations for Selling the Farm will be discussed:
  • Tax Consequences and Liabilities
  • Land contract vs deed title transfer
  • Lease w/ option to buy
  • After tax paid cash flow analysis
  • Sale of personal residence



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Upcoming Events

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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NY Pork Producers - 2026 Producer Summit & Annual Meeting

March 13 - March 14, 2026
Hamilton, NY

Join NYPP for the 2026 Producer Summit, where producers of all sizes and production styles will explore marketing, branding, selling pork, and current consumer trends through practical sessions designed to help build demand, connect with customers, and add value to their operations.

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Mid Atlantic Grain Conference

March 15 - March 16, 2026

We're excited to share that the 2026 Mid‐Atlantic Grain Fair & Grain Conference is coming March 15-16, 2026 in Pennsylvania! This two-day event brings together farmers, millers, bakers, brewers, distillers, researchers, and grain enthusiasts to learn, connect, and celebrate local grains. These events will be offered at two seperate locations. 

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