Events - month view
earlier monthsOctober 2019
Crops, Cows, and Critters - Steuben County CCE Speaker Series - CANCELLED
October 2, 2019
6pm - 8pm
Canisteo, NY
EVENT CANCELLED
Sexual Harassment Prevention Discussion - Clymer
October 3, 2019
11am - 12:30pm
Clymer, NY
NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Regulations - Are You in Compliance?
Attend any of our upcoming discussions to learn more about the rules and regulations affecting
employers (including farms) that go into effect on October 9th, 2019!
Attend any of our upcoming discussions to learn more about the rules and regulations affecting
employers (including farms) that go into effect on October 9th, 2019!
Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Training - Pavilion, NY
October 8, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pavilion, NY
The checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has launched a new training and certification program for cattle transportation. The program, known as Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT), provides cattle producers and haulers with comprehensive training based on their roles in the cattle industry.
Beef Quality Assurance Training
October 12, 2019
10am - 3pm
West Valley, NY
Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides training to beef and dairy cattle producers in food safety, proper cattle handling techniques, handling of animal health products, injection sites, and record keeping. All beef producers are welcome to participate in this BQA Certification training to be held in Cattaraugus County.
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Morrisville
October 15, 2019
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
Dairy Marketing Meet, Greet & Discussion
October 15 - October 16, 2019
Various
Christopher Wolf has joined the faculty in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He will be providing leadership to the program on Dairy Markets and Policy at the University. Andy Novakovic, who currently leads the program and will be retiring.
Come meet with Chris & Andy at one of three meet & greet opportunities:
- Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 pm, BW's, Pavilion
- Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 pm, Chanderson's, Yorkshire
- Wednesday, October 16, 10:30 am, Dutch Village, Clymer
Introduction to Sheep & Goats
October 16, 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Watertown, NY
CANCELED - Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Penn Yan, NY
October 19, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Penn Yan, NY
Becoming BQA certified allows you to share your story and ensure consumers that you are responsibly raising safe, wholesome and healthy beef.
Dairy Day
October 28, 2019
10-3pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
January 3rd - Bruston-Moira Legion
January 22nd - Lowville Elks
January 24th - Watertown Elks
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Cobleskill
October 29, 2019
6-8 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Herkimer
October 30, 2019
6-8 pm
Herkimer, NY
November 2019
Should the Beef Industry be Concerned About Johne's?
November 5, 2019
6:30-8pm
Morrisville, NY
Johne's disease is a chronic, incurable bacterial infection that primarily affects the lower small intestine of ruminants.
BQA Training
November 8, 2019
6-9 pm
Unadilla, NY
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Training - Newfane, NY
November 9, 2019
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Newfane, NY
Becoming BQA certified allows you to share your story and ensure consumers that you are responsibly raising safe, wholesome and healthy beef.
Sheep and Goat Nutrition 101
November 12, 2019
5:30-7:30 pm
Norwich, NY
**Registration is Full**
Come join us for an informational sheep and goat talk regarding nutrition.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
November 12, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Homer, NY
November 12, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Homer, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Ellicottville, NY
November 13, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicottville, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Ellicottville, NY
November 13, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicottville, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
Adding Value with Food: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs
November 13, 2019
9:30am - 4:00pm
Malone, NY
*NEW* Automated Milking System (AMS) Management Discussion Group - Mount Morris, NY
November 14, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Mount Morris, NY
Milk Quality Management in AMS systems will be our first topic, with future discussion group topics to include: lameness and cow comfort, milk production, AMS daily task efficiency, and AMS maintenance.
Sexual Harassment "Train the Trainer" Evening ~ Ballston Spa
November 14, 2019
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
New York Labor Roadshow III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Major changes are coming for farm employment laws in New York. The Ag Workforce Development Council is organizing Labor Roadshow III to help farms learn about the changes and adapt their businesses for success.
Labor Road Show III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30am - 4:00pm
Ag Workforce Development Council's Labor Roadshow III
November 18 - November 22, 2019
8:30am-4:00pm
Major changes are coming for farm employment laws in New York.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
November 21, 2019
1:00-2:00pm
Binghamton, NY
This free info session will provide details about the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. Representatives from NYSDOL will be present to answer questions and discuss how the changes will affect scheduling, payment of wages, and recordkeeping for ag employers.
December 2019
Cow Comfort Program- Freestall
December 2, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Avon, NY
The Cow Comfort Workshops are an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. The workshops will cover economics of improving cow comfort, stall design and management, stocking density, heat abatement and effects on production.
Cow Comfort Program - Freestall
December 3, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Preble, NY
One day cow comfort program for freestall barns, featuring Dr Rick Grant from Miner Institute as guest speaker.
- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
Speakers funded by NY Farm Viability Institute
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
BQA Transportation Training
December 4, 2019
6-9 pm
New Berlin, NY
Cow Comfort Program~Amsterdam
December 4, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Amsterdam, NY
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Presents: Cow Comfort Workshops
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control in NNY
December 6, 2019
10:45am - 12:15pm
Adams, NY
Herbicide resistant marestail has been found in several fields NNY. This weed has the potential to quickly spread to other fields and will become a much bigger problem to deal with next spring. Resistant marestail will be most difficult to control in soybeans but can also be a problem in corn and winter wheat as well. If you are a soybean grower plan on attending this meeting to learn about effective herbicide resistant weed control strategies and how to deal with resistant marestail on your farm.
- 1.25 NYS DEC pesticide credits (categories 1A, 10, 21, 23)
- 1.0 CCA CEU
CNY Feeder Calf Sale
December 6, 2019
2pm
The CNY Feeder Calf Sale will be Friday, December 6, 2019.
REDUCED Cow Comfort Workshop - Freestalls and Tie Stalls
December 6 - December 9, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Lowville, NY 13367, NY
December 6th - Scotty's Diner, 1049 US -11, Moira, NY
December 9th - CCE of Jefferson County
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 9, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
2019 Feed Dealer Seminar~Ballston Spa
December 10, 2019
6-9 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
2019 Feed Dealer Seminar
Hogs, Hops and Honey - Oh My!
December 10, 2019
6pm - 8pm
Ellicottville, NY
Join Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, for this interactive workshop that will give an overview of agricultural production options in our region. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn about enterprise budgeting and analysis, evaluating assets and optimizing production capacity, and marketing.
Cow Comfort Program- Tiestall
December 10, 2019
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The Tie Stall Cow Comfort Workshop is an educational program for farmers, employees and agriservice professionals who work directly with dairy cows. Each session will include an on-farm portion where attendees walk through the farm and complete an assessment.
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
December 11, 2019
12:30pm - 2:45pm
Lowville, NY
Do you want to buy and apply restricted use pesticides for your own farm?
This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations. It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam.
This is short course will provide an overview of the certified pesticide applicator laws and regulations. It will also cover the key concepts that pesticide applicators need to learn prior to taking the applicator certification exam.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
December 12, 2019
1:00-2:00pm
Homer, NY
This free info session will provide details about the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2020. Representatives from NYSDOL will be present to answer questions and discuss how the changes will affect scheduling, payment of wages, and recordkeeping for ag employers.
Cow Comfort Program~Cazenovia
December 12, 2019
9:30am-3:00pm
Cazenovia, NY
Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Presents: Cow Comfort Workshops
2019 Feed Dealers' Seminar
December 13, 2019
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Batavia, 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.
Cow Comfort Program - Tiestall
December 13, 2019
9:30am - 3:00pm
Owego, NY
One day cow comfort program for tiestall barns, featuring Dr Dan McFarland from Penn State as guest speaker.
- Economics
- Stall design, bedding management
- Stocking density
- Ventilation & Heat abatement
- Assessment w/ host farm walkthrough
Speakers funded by NY Farm Viability Institute
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
Workshop Lunch sponsored by Cargill
Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
December 16 - December 17, 2019
Noon-8 pm day one, 7:30 am - 4 pm day two
Liverpool, NY
3rd Empire State Barley and Malt Summit
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Newark
December 17, 2019
10:00- 11:30 am
Newark, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Warsaw
December 17, 2019
2:00-3:30 pm
Warsaw, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
2019 Hemp Workshop
December 18, 2019
1:00 - 3:00pm
Chazy, NY
Topics:
Kitty O'Neil - Field Crops and Soils Specialist, CCE NNY Regional Ag Team - Plant biology and characteristics, different types, different varieties, growth requirements
- How it's typically planted, managed and harvested
Lindsey Pashow - Ag Business Development &Marketing Specialist, CCE Harvest NY
- Current supply chain for hemp products including products that are currently being produced in New York as well as potential products
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Cooperstown
December 18, 2019
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Info Session on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act- Albion
December 18, 2019
9:30- 11:00 am
Albion, NY
Come join the NWNY Dairy team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert! Morrisville
December 19, 2019
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
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