An Update from SWNYDLFC
Katelyn Walley, Business Management Specialist and Team Leader
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
An Update from Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program
Since July 1st, 2019, our new program has been busy with on-boarding, needs assessment, educational programming, and getting the chance to meet some of our region's amazing farmers. We've hired four specialists that are on-board and ready to hit the ground running in the specialty areas of Farm Business Management, Field Crops, Dairy Management, and Livestock. We're working with each of our five county associations' Executive Directors, Board of Directors, Program Committees, and Agriculture Program Staff to get to know the region and its programming needs while introducing this collaborative model of dairy, livestock, and field crops outreach.
The best way to support SWNYDLFC is to sign up/subscribe/enroll in our program through your local county association. This shows local stakeholders your interest in the team approach and our services, and helps to off-set some of the financial inputs that make our program happen. If you would like more information on your county's process, this page will link you to your county's association. Connect with them to enroll and show your support! Additionally, if you would be willing to host our team for a brief visit to learn more about your operation and your educational/technical needs, please connect with any of our team members. We're hoping to visit 100 farms in our first year, and are halfway there! These visits help to inform our "needs-assessment" that will drive our initial program offerings. Most importantly, the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy new year!
Sincerely,
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
Field Crops
Dairy
Business
Livestock
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Upcoming Events
Animal Mortality Composting Demo
November 6, 2025 : Animal Mortality Composting Demo
Brant, NY
Join experts from Cornell's Waste Management Institute, Local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Pro-Dairy, CCE, and WNY Crop Management as we evaluate a newly constructed livestock compost pile at a local dairy farm. Attendees will be able to learn how to properly design a pad and pile, evaluate pile success, and understand common pitfalls to proper composting.
Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers - Webinar
November 13, 2025 : Optimizing the Economic Return of Pasture-Raised Slow-Growth and Conventional Broilers - Webinar
Over the past three years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked with nearly 40 small farmers across NYS to gather information on the true costs of raising broilers (meat chickens) on pasture. This presentation is a summary of the findings of this research project.
NY Small Farms Summit 2025: Stronger Together
December 5, 2025
Alfred, NY
We hope you will join us on December 5th for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about research and education projects, and set priorities for future efforts to grow small farm success.
At the Allegany County site, we will focus on giving trees a chance and how trees build resiliency on small farms. Whether attracted to fruit, nuts, vegetables, fodder or shade, trees can be an integral part of a successful farming system. Join us as we explore the opportunities for resiliency that come from adding tree crops or managing wooded areas of your farm for agroforestry or silvopasture systems.
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