The Pigweed Roadshow is on!
Joshua Putman, Field Crops and Forage Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

Interested in learning about problematic weeds in the state? We are looking for locations willing to host us as we will be joined by Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie and her weeds, to learn about different identification characteristics among the pigweed species here in NY. Can you correctly identify all 6 weeds in this photo?
Upcoming Events
FAMACHA Training for Sheep and Goat producers in Woodhull NY
August 13, 2025 : FAMACHA Training in Woodhull
Woodhull, NY
Join us for a discussion and hands-on training for internal parasite integrated pest management in sheep and goats. Certification is available to all students participating in the workshop.
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
August 13, 2025
Andover, NY
Please join us for a morning of hands-on learning with expert insights from local farmers, industry representatives, and extension. We will have some demonstration plots in action along with discussion about how cover crops influence soils and demonstration showing impacts on farm resiliency.
Pasture Walk in Woodhull, NY
August 20, 2025 : Pasture Walk in Woodhull, NY
Woodhull, NY
Join us on one of our region's sheep farms to walk their pastures and explore managing sheep in a frequent rotational grazing system
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