Don't Forget Your Residential Agricultural Discount Application
Katelyn Walley, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Don't Forget your Residential Agricultural Discount Application!
Farms have until July 1st to apply or reapply for the Residential Agricultural Discount. This is a reduced electric rate available to agricultural customers who are billed under a residential service and is offered through funding from New York Power Authority's (NYPA) ReCharge NY program. The amount of the discount varies by how many people participate and your electricity usage. NYSEG Customers can get their application here, and National Grid Customers can use this form. For more information, or for hard copies of the forms, contact Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist.
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Upcoming Events
Southern Tier Crop Congress
January 28, 2026 : Southern Tier Crop Congress
Belfast, NY
Join SWNYDLFC and CCE Allegany County for the upcoming Southern Tier Crop Congress. CCA, DEC and PA applicator credits are available!
Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
January 30 - January 31, 2026 : Northeast Grazing and Livestock Conference
Manchester, NH
100% VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE! This is the largest conference of its kind in New England and New York, bringing together over 300 farmers, graziers, educators, and service providers from across the Northeast. Over two days, we'll take a deep dive into topics specific to raising pasture-based livestock in our region
Boots in the Barn: Cornell Dairy Research Updates
January 13, 2026
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January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
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February 24, 2026
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