Specialists

The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops specialists work together with Cornell faculty and extension educators statewide to address the issues that impact the dairy, livestock and field crops industry. Our Specialists have varying areas of expertise but work as a team to provide educational programs and information to commercial producers and agri-business professionals in our regions.


Katie Callero

Katie Callero

Dairy Management Specialist

Areas of Interest: Dairy, Calf Management, Cattle Welfare, Herd Health

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Amy Barkley

Amy Barkley

Livestock Specialist

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

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Katelyn Miller

Katelyn Miller

Field Crops and Forage Specialist

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Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

Business

Business

Livestock

Livestock

Grains

Grains

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Upcoming Events

FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College

June 14, 2025 : FAMACHA Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a morning of classroom learning, hands-on FAMACHA and 5 Point Check practice, and a pasture walk at Alfred State College's teaching farm to learn about putting IPM to work on pasture using evasive grazing techniques. An exam will be provided, and students passing the exam will receive program certification, including a FAMACHA Card.

Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College

June 17, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY

This mobile workshop will teach you what you need to know to perform fecal egg counts and understand the results of fecal egg count reduction tests at home. While focused on testing sheep and goats, this event is applicable to all ruminants and camelids.

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.

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