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.


Katelyn Walley

Katelyn Walley

Business Management Specialist and Team Leader

Areas of Interest: Dairy & Beef Farm Business Summaries, Market Analysis, Business Planning, Adult Learning

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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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Camila Lage

Camila Lage

Dairy Management Specialist

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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

"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.