Battenkill Fibers will be sending a truck to CNY/WNY on April 21 and 22. Pick up points are in the areas of Syracuse, Rochester, Canadaigua, and Watkins Glen. They are picking up wool for custom processing as well as purchasing some wool.

This online database of farms received over 8,300 visits from NYS customers in 2023 and is anticipated to gain momentum into 2024. You can join for free at any time. If you're already a member, this is a friendly reminder to make updates to your page.

If you're selling lamb as a whole animal, it's important that your consumers know how much meat will be available to take home and about what to anticipate in terms of cuts. This story follows an unshrunk, wool-on lamb butchered through a cooking and cutting workshop, and shares what to expect.

The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is now accepting applications for their Goat and Sheep Dairy Development Grants, which can be used for both individual business projects and sector enhancement projects. The deadline to apply is June 6.

There are theories that Brix concentration in forages can be used to determine the relative energy value of forages, and that increasing the Brix can put pounds on grass-finished animals faster. This article explores the relationship between plant sugars, pasture conditions, and finishing timelines for grass-based systems.

You may have heard of checkoff programs, but aren't sure exactly what they are, or what they mean to you as a livestock producer. This article sheds some light on the basics.

Feeding laying hens doesn't have to be complicated! This article shares feeding recommendations for complete feeds both now and in the summer months as well as guidelines for supplementing with kitchen scraps and/or pasture.

Listeriosis is a bacterial infection of the body, which can result in neurological symptoms, abortion, depression, and sudden death. There is no preventative vaccine, and the only treatment is antibiotics and managing your fermented feeding protocols while working with your farm's veterinarian. 

Giving injections of vitamins, vaccinations, dewormers, and antibiotics is a scientific process. Following label instructions, giving injections in the "injection triangle", and opting for sub-cutaneous (sub Q) injections reduces the risk of muscle lesions and trim loss.

This article shares the step-by-step planning process that goes into growing out kids and lambs for specific harvest dates. This can help you manage your herd or flock for spring holidays or can help you grow out animals that will be ready for pre-scheduled harvest slots at your local abattoir. 

Cull pumpkins, gourds, and squashes can provide a good source of nutrients for cattle. They have high moisture, but relatively high protein and TDN.

While new manure handling systems are more efficient and reduce manual labor, farmers and ranchers must understand the hazards associated with working in and around confined spaces where manure is stored. Keep yourself and employees safe this season by understanding the risk of manure gases!