Events - month view
earlier monthsOctober 2016
Lewis County - Family Farm Day
October 1, 2016
10am - 3pm
Copenhagen, NY
Maple Value-Added Products Workshop
October 15, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Attica, NY
Whether you are a New Producer, a Beginner Producer, or a Small Commercial Producer, this workshop will provide you with valuable production information on methods, materials, management, and much more.
A Taste of Honey
October 17, 2016
6:30 pm
Perry, NY
Join the Wyoming County Beekeepers for "A Taste of Honey", culinary creations using local honey demonstrated by chef and beekeeper Travis Barlow.
***CANCELLED*** BQA in a Day Training - Ovid Location ***CANCELLED***
October 19, 2016
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Ovid, NY
October is BQA month in New York! Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and recording keeping.
Produce Auction Meeting
October 20, 2016
1:00 p.m.
Burke, NY
Tile Drainage Field Demo
October 20, 2016
1pm-3pm
Brookfield, NY
Tile drainage efforts offer many positive outcomes to crop and dairy producers who implement
the practice. From preventing soil erosion to increasing yields, artificial drainage of soils is a
win-win situation.
the practice. From preventing soil erosion to increasing yields, artificial drainage of soils is a
win-win situation.
Wool Pool
October 22, 2016
9:00 am
Canton, NY
Northern NY Dairy Insitute Hoof Health Workshop
October 25 - October 27, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Webinar: Winter Calf Care
October 26, 2016
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Calves need extra care when the weather turns cold!
Winter Calf Care Webinar
October 26, 2016
12:30-1:15 pm
Calves need extra care when the weather turns cold. We'll talk about:
Cold weather nutritional needs.
How to keep calves fed and growing.
Health concerns when the temperature drops
Keeping them clean and dry at calving and beyond.
Registration is not required.
Click here Dairy Webinars or copy the following link into your browser
http://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/production-management/dairy-webinars
Dr. Jerrry Bertoldo DVM Northwest NY Dairy Specialist
Kathy Barrett, Cornell ProDairy Program.
Cold weather nutritional needs.
How to keep calves fed and growing.
Health concerns when the temperature drops
Keeping them clean and dry at calving and beyond.
Registration is not required.
Click here Dairy Webinars or copy the following link into your browser
http://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/production-management/dairy-webinars
Dr. Jerrry Bertoldo DVM Northwest NY Dairy Specialist
Kathy Barrett, Cornell ProDairy Program.
Integrated Parasite Management/FAMACHA Class
October 29, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Canton, NY
Come and learn about managing your pastures to avoid worm build-up.
November 2016
Charcuterie
November 4, 2016
6:30pm-8:00pm
Canton, NY
Poultry Processing Workshop
November 5, 2016
9:00am-12:00pm
Canton, NY
2016 Calf Conference
November 7 - November 14, 2016
10am - 3pm
Burrville, NY
Dairy Skills Training: Calf Management 2 Day Workshop
November 8 - November 15, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This workshop is a 2 day event at 2 different locations.
First Class: November 8 at: Mulligan Farms, 5403 Barber Road, Avon
Second Class: November 15 at: Lamb Farms, 6880 Albion Road, Oakfield
First Class: November 8 at: Mulligan Farms, 5403 Barber Road, Avon
Second Class: November 15 at: Lamb Farms, 6880 Albion Road, Oakfield
Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 151: Woodland Mushroom Cultivation
November 8 - December 13, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits, including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. With a bit of practice, mushrooms can be easily grown in the woods on many products that can be the surplus of healthy forest management.
This course trains new and experienced farmers in the background, techniques, and economics of farm scale woodland mushroom production. Students will learn the basic biology of mushrooms, cultivation techniques for shiitake, oyster, lions mane, and stropharia mushrooms, proper conditions for fruiting, management needs, and harvesting and marketing mushrooms.
This course trains new and experienced farmers in the background, techniques, and economics of farm scale woodland mushroom production. Students will learn the basic biology of mushrooms, cultivation techniques for shiitake, oyster, lions mane, and stropharia mushrooms, proper conditions for fruiting, management needs, and harvesting and marketing mushrooms.
Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 122: Berry Production
November 8 - December 16, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
If you're exploring the idea of adding berries and bramble fruits to your farm, this course will help you consider all the aspects of this decision, from varieties and site selection all the way through profit potential and marketing.
2016 Calf Management Workshop ~ Norwich/Cincinnatus
November 9 - November 16, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Norwich, NY
The CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon.
Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 201: Effective Marketing for the Busy Farmer
November 9 - December 14, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Most of us go into farming with the thought of making some - or all - of our
livelihood through the sale of what we make or grow. As you grow your operation to provide more of your family's income, having a carefully planned marketing strategy becomes more critical.
Completion of this online course will enable you to better understand how to price your products, position yourself in the "buy local", direct sales or wholesale marketplace, and understand low-cost "guerrilla" marketing tactics to get the best bang for your buck and make your farm operation financially sustainable. If you complete the activities in this course, you will possess a marketing plan to guide decisions for which market channels to enter, branding and crisis management plans and pricing guidelines for your farm products.
livelihood through the sale of what we make or grow. As you grow your operation to provide more of your family's income, having a carefully planned marketing strategy becomes more critical.
Completion of this online course will enable you to better understand how to price your products, position yourself in the "buy local", direct sales or wholesale marketplace, and understand low-cost "guerrilla" marketing tactics to get the best bang for your buck and make your farm operation financially sustainable. If you complete the activities in this course, you will possess a marketing plan to guide decisions for which market channels to enter, branding and crisis management plans and pricing guidelines for your farm products.
Conventional Parlors vs Robots
November 9, 2016
7-9pm
Canton, NY
Cornell Small Farms Program: BF 231: Improved Grazing Management
November 9 - November 14, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Grazing is more than simply turning livestock out onto a green "warehouse"
and hoping for the best. With sound grazing management, you can reduce your workload, keep your animals happier and healthier, and improve the overall productivity and profitability of your farm. Well-managed grazing systems also provide greater environmental benefits and enhance habitat for many wildlife species.
In this course, you'll learn the key concepts of successful grazing operations that can be adapted and successfully implemented on your own farm. The course focus will be on grazing ruminant livestock, but most of the information will be relevant to non-ruminant animals as well.
and hoping for the best. With sound grazing management, you can reduce your workload, keep your animals happier and healthier, and improve the overall productivity and profitability of your farm. Well-managed grazing systems also provide greater environmental benefits and enhance habitat for many wildlife species.
In this course, you'll learn the key concepts of successful grazing operations that can be adapted and successfully implemented on your own farm. The course focus will be on grazing ruminant livestock, but most of the information will be relevant to non-ruminant animals as well.
Calf Management Workshops- Session I
November 9 - November 16, 2016
9:30 Registration, Program 10 am - 3 pm
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions later this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon.
2016 Calf Management Workshop ~ Tully/DeRuyter
November 10 - November 17, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tully, NY
The CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon.
Cornell Small Farms Programs: BF 110: Soil Health
November 10 - November 22, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The health and productivity of the soil forms the basis for any farm's success, profitability, and ecological sustainability. Successful farmers need to develop a holistic approach to preserving and building soil health and fertility. Stewardship of the soil is arguably the most important job of any farmer or gardener.
Calf Management Workshops- Session II
November 10 - November 17, 2016
9:30 Registration, Program 10 am - 3 pm
The SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, in conjunction with the CNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, CCE Madison County and Cornell University's Pro-Dairy Program is putting on a 2-day calf workshop, offered in two different sessions later this fall. The workshops will have a classroom component in the morning and a hands-on portion in the afternoon.
2016 Feed Dealer Seminar
November 14, 2016
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2016 Feed Dealer Seminar
Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules & Best Practices
November 15, 2016
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Elba, NY
Why should I attend?
A stable, well-trained workforce is the lifeblood of agriculture. The Agriculture
Workforce Development Council (AWDC) was formed to raise awareness of on-going labor issues and to bring resources to farm operators so they can adopt best practices. Even well managed operations can struggle with understanding and filtering the multitude of legal and regulatory requirements associated with all aspects of managing a workforce.
A stable, well-trained workforce is the lifeblood of agriculture. The Agriculture
Workforce Development Council (AWDC) was formed to raise awareness of on-going labor issues and to bring resources to farm operators so they can adopt best practices. Even well managed operations can struggle with understanding and filtering the multitude of legal and regulatory requirements associated with all aspects of managing a workforce.
2016 Feed Dealers Seminar
November 17, 2016
6-9pm
Cortland, NY
The Feed Dealer Seminars are specifically targeted for nutritionists, veterinarians, crop and management 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 for many years with an additional Vermont location held during the past several years in collaboration with the Northeast Agribusiness and Feed Alliance.
SPEAKERS
• Tom Overton, Ph.D., Professor of Dairy Management and Director, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
• Joe Lawrence, M.S., Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
TOPICS
• Forage quality and digestibility - What we can and can't influence in the field
• Feeding strategies based upon forage quality and availability
• Cornell Corn Silage Hybrid Trials - A new look
• Agronomic and feeding strategies for winter forage crop
SPEAKERS
• Tom Overton, Ph.D., Professor of Dairy Management and Director, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
• Joe Lawrence, M.S., Dairy Forage Systems Specialist, PRO-DAIRY program, Cornell University
TOPICS
• Forage quality and digestibility - What we can and can't influence in the field
• Feeding strategies based upon forage quality and availability
• Cornell Corn Silage Hybrid Trials - A new look
• Agronomic and feeding strategies for winter forage crop
Registration begins at 5:30pm, buffet dinner at 6pm with program concluding at 9pm. Registration is $35. Please pre-register by November 10th.
Register on-line or by calling Jen Atkinson at 607.391.2662 or email jma358@cornell.edu. Contact Betsy Hicks at 607.391.2673 with any questions.
Feed Dealer's Meeting
November 18, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Tis the season for the annual Feed Dealer's Meeting for industry personnel and area producers.
December 2016
Calf & Heifer Congress - 2016 "Laying the Foundation for Top Herd Performance"
December 7 - December 8, 2016
East Syracuse, NY
*** UPDATED INFORMATION *** click on view details
An annual conference designed for anyone with interest in dairy replacements. A blend of producers, researchers and industry specialists speaking on genomics, calving intervention, immune system development, vaccination strategies, record keeping, antibiotic selection and expected results, effectiveness of antibiotics by age and health status, the upcoming Veterinary Feed Directive, Salmonella dublin, milk biofilms and cleaning, tools for managing respiratory disease, inspiring employees, what top farms look like and goals for feeding older heifers.
An annual conference designed for anyone with interest in dairy replacements. A blend of producers, researchers and industry specialists speaking on genomics, calving intervention, immune system development, vaccination strategies, record keeping, antibiotic selection and expected results, effectiveness of antibiotics by age and health status, the upcoming Veterinary Feed Directive, Salmonella dublin, milk biofilms and cleaning, tools for managing respiratory disease, inspiring employees, what top farms look like and goals for feeding older heifers.
Profitable Meat Marketing! Penn Yan Location
December 8, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Penn Yan, NY
The workshop will focus on helping farmers learn effective marketing strategies in order to increase profit. The Meat Price Calculator will also be introduced.
BQA in a Day
December 10, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ovid, NY
Topics include care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products vaccines.
The Academy for Dairy Executives - Beaver Hollow Inn & Conference Center
December 13 - December 14, 2016
Java Center, NY
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.
Profitable Meat Marketing! Warsaw Location
December 15, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
The workshop will focus on helping farmers learn effective marketing strategies in order to increase profit. The Meat Price Calculator will also be introduced.
Winter Crop Meeting 2017
December 19, 2016
9 am trade show. Program 10:15-3:15
Ithaca, NY
This year's program features:
Who Put Those Genes in My Food? Facts and Myths about Genetically Engineered. Margaret Smith, Plant Breeding, Cornell
An Agronomy Buffet. Lessons from the Drought, Low Lignin Alfalfa, Nitrogen Trials in Corn, Herbicide Resistant Marestail, and Dicamba tolerant soybeans, Donald Specker, Agronomist, Pioneeer
Cornell University Corn Silage Trial Results & Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Corn Silage Traits. Joe Lawrence, Forage Specialist, PRODAIRY
Cover Crops: How? When? Why? Adam Robertson, Seedway
Recommendations & Pending Regulations for Winter Manure Spreading. Karl Czymmek, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRY
Soil Health Workshop
December 21, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Elba, NY
Soil Biology and it's Impact on Soil Health with Dr. Janice Thies. Making Cover Crops Pay with Steve Groff. Strategies for Terminating Cover Crops with Steve Groff. Cover Crop Calculator with Paul Salon. Farmer Panel: Local results from this unusual (terrible) drought year.
DEC Pesticide credits (4) & CCA credits (3.5) available.
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Upcoming Events
Youth Tractor & Machinery Certification Program
June 19, 2025
June 26 - June 27, 2025
Cuba, NY
The 4-H and FFA Tractor & Machinery Certification Program will be offered at the Cuba-Rushford HS (5476 Rt. 305, Cuba, NY 14727) on June 19th, 26th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Youth must attend all 3 sessions plus pass written and driving test to receive certification.
WNY Pastureland Conversion & Soil Health Field Day
July 16, 2025
Middleport, NY
Join American Farmland Trust for the Western New York Soil Health Field Day on July 16, 2025, at Zeliff Farm in Middleport, NY, from 9:00 AM-3:15 PM. Learn about pasture conversion, soil health benchmarking, biochar in grazing systems, and best grazing practices. Plus, enjoy hands-on demos with the NY Soil Health Trailer, drones, and cover crops! Check out the attached agenda for more information about the field day and REGISTER HERE. Zeliff Farms is a regenerative beef operation who has recently partnered with AFT on outreach and education to farmers including learning circles and evaluating biochar effects on soil health.
Neonic Risk Assessment Field Day
July 30, 2025
Hamburg , NY
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