Events - month view
earlier monthsOctober 2015
On-Farm Manure and Silo Gas Safety Training
October 7, 2015
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dundee, NY
The safety event is open to farmers and firefighters. Gas readings will be collected during lagoon agitation. There will also be a farm walkthrough.
BQA in a Day
October 10, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Penn Yann, NY
October is BQA Month! Topics include care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products vaccines.
BQA in a Day Ontario Location
October 17, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
October is BQA Month! Topics include care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products vaccines.
BQA in a Day Bennington Location
October 24, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bennington, NY
October is BQA Month! Topics include care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products vaccines.
Cortland County 2015 Farm Trail
October 24, 2015
11 am - 3 pm
Cortland, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cortland County and Cortland County Farm Bureau will be hosting the 2015 Cortland County Farm Trail along Route 13 on October 24, 2015 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is a free, family-oriented educational event that offers the public a chance to visit four working farms and learn about agriculture.
Sheep & Goat Hay Workshop
October 26, 2015
Registration 5:30pm, Program 6-8 pm
Dryden, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cortland County and the South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team of CCE will be offering a Sheep and Goat Hay Workshop hosted by Lilley's Tack and Feed at 15 Livermore Road in Dryden, NY on October 26, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Refreshments and registration will begin at 5:30 pm.
Feeder Basics Course - Wyoming County Location
October 27, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Perry, NY
Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position. Course will be taught in English and Spanish.
Soil Health For Grazers
October 27, 2015
6pm
Owego, NY
CCE Cortland and the Tioga Grazers are hosting a workshop Soil Health For Grazers featuring the NY Soil Health Trailer on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:00pm at Twin Brook Barm, 206 Lainhart Rd., Owego, NY. Learn the effects of grazing management on soil with this event specific to NY grazers. Attendees will learn about: Aggregate Stability, Compaction, Active Carbon, Pasture & Forage Crop Insurance and more! Attendees are encouraged to bring a chunk of sod from their own pasture for use in demonstrations. For more information about upcoming NY Soil Health Trailer events, visit: www.facebook.com/nysoilhealthtrailer
Feeder Basics Course - Ontario County Location
October 28, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seneca Castle, NY
Feeders who are looking for a refresher on some of the basics of feeding management or those who are new to the position. Course will be taught in English and Spanish.
November 2015
Quality Forage Production
November 10 - November 19, 2015
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This course is intended for people actively engaged in the cropping end of the dairy business. The course includes 4 lectures and 1 on-farm field day. We will start by discussing a systems approach to the farm management, and then delve into how to maximize quality and yield from management and nutrition perspective.
2015 Feed Dealer Seminar
November 16, 2015
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2015 Feed Dealer Seminar
Money On The Table
November 19, 2015
10:00am-3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
"How Do the Pieces of the Puzzle Fit for 2016"
2015 Feed Dealers Seminar
November 19, 2015
Registration 5:30pm, Buffet dinner 6 pm, followed by program concluding at 9 pm
Cortland, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, other consultants, extension educators, and dairy producers with specific interest in nutrition-oriented topics. They are designed to blend the latest concepts in feeding and other management aspects of dairies with field level application. They have been conducted annually as a road show with multiple sites in New York since the late 1940s and provide opportunities for educational programming with networking in the local regions.
Feed Dealer's Meeting
November 20, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Tis the season for the annual Feed Dealer's Meeting for industry personnel and area producers.
December 2015
Cornell Hops Conference & NeHA Annual Meeting
December 5, 2015
8:00am - 5:00pm
Morrisville, NY
Network with brewers, educators, hop growers, and prospective hop growers and learn the latest research at this annual conference and trade show. Register by November 23, 2015 at https://events.cornell.edu/event/cornell_hops_conference. For more information about the conference contact: Steve Miller at 315-684-3001 Ext. 127 or sgm6@cornell.edu or Sarah Ficken at 315-684-3001 Ext. 108 or sjs299@cornell.edu
Raising Your Bull Calves Can Add To Your Dairy Farm Profitability
December 7, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Albion, NY
If you are thinking about adding a new profitable enterprise to your dairy or beef operation, dairy beef production could be a natural fit.
Raising Your Bull Calves Can Add to Your Dairy Farm Profitability
December 7 - December 8, 2015
10am-2pm
If you are thinking about adding a new profitable enterprise to your dairy operation, dairy-beef production could be a natural fit.
Winter Dairy Management
December 9, 2015
10-3 pm
Binghamton, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making.
Tile Drainage Workshop
December 9, 2015
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sangerfield, NY
Tile drainage can improve the productivity and profitability of fields but needs to be done correctly and with minimal environmental impact. This workshop looks to increase the chance for success when installing and maintaining tile drainage while remaining within conservation compliance standards.
Calf & Heifer Congress - 2015 "Manage What Matters"
December 15 - December 16, 2015
Tuesday 12:30 - 9:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
The program will cover topics pertinent to replacement heifer management from birth to calving. An excellent slate of speakers and outstanding dairy producers will deliver practical information of interest to dairy producers, industry, extension personnel and college staff alike.
4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting
December 17, 2015
6pm - 9pm
Homer, NY
Join us for the 4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6-9pm at Hobeau's Fireside Grill, 110 Route 281, Homer, NY 13077 with dinner, "Dutch Treat"
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
Grain Marketing Meeting for Sponsorship
December 17, 2015
6pm - 9pm
Homer, NY
Join us for the 4th Annual Grain Marketing Meeting - Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6-9pm at Hobeau's Fireside Grill, 110 Route 281, Homer, NY 13077 with dinner, "Dutch Treat"
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
What can we do better in 2016? What's on the horizon?
How well did your marketing plan work for you in 2015?
Featured Topics:
• Marketing Outlook presented by Lansing Trade Group LLC , Grain Brokers
• Crop Budgets? What's in the Money?
• Corn and Beans- Production Challenges? High Yielding Varieties!
• Are Their Viable Crop Alternatives????
• How well did the implementation of your marketing plan go?
• Crop Insurance? Is it a good risk management tool for your business?
To pre-register (helpful for planning dinner) or more information call Janice at 607.391.2672 or email jgd3@cornell.edu
MeatSuite Workshop - Niagara Location
December 17, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Lockport, NY
Three counties are teaming up to host workshops to help explain MeatSuite.com. An overview of the website, along with meat cutout/yields and how to develop your farm's profile.
MeatSuite Workshop - Ontario Location
December 17, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Three counties are teaming up to host workshops to help explain MeatSuite.com. An overview of the website, along with meat cutout/yields and how to develop your farm's profile.
MeatSuite Workshop - Wyoming Location
December 17, 2015
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Three counties are teaming up to host workshops to help explain MeatSuite.com. An overview of the website, along with meat cutout/yields and how to develop your farm's profile.
Cover Crop Workshop: Succeeding in Western New York Climate
December 22, 2015
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Elba, NY
Farmers know that good soil health is increasingly important for weathering the rainfall and temperature extremes in our changing climate. They know that cover crops are important for good soil health but they aren't always able to get them established.This free event is sponsored by the newly formed Western New York Soil Health Alliance, a farmer-to-farmer network.
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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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