Ag Value Assessment Reminder
Katelyn Walley, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
The agricultural value assessment is a program offered to eligible farms that can reduce the property taxes on land that is used for farming. The program has to be applied for annually by March 1st. To learn more about the program, its qualifications, and how to apply visit the NYS Dept of Taxation website or contact Katelyn Walley-Stoll. New for this year - farms that will not meet the $10,000 minimum in gross sales due to COVID related losses, but have in the past, are eligible for an exemption.
Upcoming Events
So, You Want to Start a Farm Stand?
May 12, 2026
Learn what questions to ask yourself before you start, and how to navigate topics like local zoning laws, insurance, and food safety regulations.
FAMACHA Training Jamestown, NY
May 23, 2026 : FAMACHA Training Jamestown, NY
Jamestown, NY
Learn what it takes to effectively manage internal parasite burdens in sheep and goats. This class is free to attend and is taught by Jess Waltemyer, Cornell's State Small Ruminant Specialist, and Amy Barkley, SWNYDLFC Livestock Specialist.
Artificial Insemination Training For Cattle Producers
June 5 - June 6, 2026
Arkport, NY
Subject Options:
- Learn AI in Your Herd - Upcoming Trainings in NY
- Hands-On AI Training for Beef & Dairy Producers
- Improve Your Herd's Genetics - Register for AI Training
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