Amy Barkley

Amy Barkley

Livestock Specialist

CCE Erie County
21 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052

cell 716-640-0844


Areas of Interest
beef, sheep, goat, and poultry production; beginning farmer support; product quality and consistency

Amy BarkleyAmy grew up on a small farm in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with a minor in Poultry and Avian Science from Penn State University. After graduation, she attained her Master's Degree in Animal Science from Penn State, where her research focused in renewable, alternative bedding materials for broiler production and their impacts on broiler performance, welfare, and the environment. Following graduation, Amy worked in quality assurance for a national egg company, working with farms of all sizes across the nation to ensure compliance in food safety, nutrition, product quality, and animal welfare. Amy and her husband Zach reside in East Concord, NY on a farm which they are excited to make their own. In her free time, she tends to an extensive garden, small orchard, and honeybees, and loves cooking and baking. Amy is looking forward to working with area farmers to ensure their current and continued success.


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Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

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Business

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Livestock

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Upcoming Events

"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC

March 20, 2024 : Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program
Randolph, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. 

This one-day program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on farm, and it will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program.  

All materials and lunch are included.


"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at Alfred State

March 21, 2024 : Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program
Alfred Station, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program. 

This one-day program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on farm, and it will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program.  

All materials and lunch are included.


NY Pork Producers 2024 Annual Meeting

March 23, 2024
Waterloo, NY

Pork Producers interested in current swine production and youth interested in swine showmanship are invited and encouraged to attend.

Pre-registration is encouraged by March 9th. 

Everyone who pre-registers will be eligible for the door prizes. 

Announcements

Reporting Winter Storm Damage - It's Important!

Winter's here, and with that comes high winds, heavy snow loads, power outages, and damages that negatively impact your farm business. Katelyn Walley shares the importance of documenting damages and reporting them here, along with key contact information.