Silage Safety Resources
Alycia Drwencke, Dairy Management Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program

A few key safety resources available from Lallemand Animal Nutrition on Silage Safety:
- Silage Safety Video
- Silage Safety Handbook
- Link to request a hard-copy handbook: https://qualitysilage.com/handbook/silage-safety-handbook/
- Silage Safety Technical Bulletin: Be informed, be alert, be aware, be safe around silage!
- PDF attached below
- QualitySilage.com
- https://qualitysilage.com/ensure-silage-safety/safety-tips-for-harvest-and-ensiling/
- Informative resource for harvesting quality forages and ensuring safe practices.
Silage Safety Bulletin (pdf; 602KB)
Upcoming Events
Poultry Processing Workshop, Canandaigua, NY
September 17, 2026 : Poultry Processing Workshop - Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua, NY
This program is one of four statewide roadshow stops across the state, offering farmers a full poultry processing experience. The class will teach skills that build confidence, reduce costs, and strengthen your farm's independence. This hands-on workshop gives farmers the chance to process a bird from start to finish, learning every step of the workflow used by small farms across the state.
Tax 101: An Introduction to Income Taxes for Farmers
September 17, 2026 : Tax 101: An Introduction to Income Taxes for Farmers
Join NY Farm Net for a FREE mid-day webinar about income tax basics for farmers. Attendees will learn what documents you need, options for recordkeeping systems, how identify common tax forms and schedules, and more!
Large Animal Awareness Training For First Responders
September 19, 2026
Dunkirk, NY
Join the Chautauqua County Technical Rescue Services and NYS Veterinarian, Dr. Kate Card-Allen, for a specialized training on how to safely and effectively respond to large animal incidents. Learn techniques for managing large animals during traffic accidents, rollovers, entrapments and other transportation emergencies.
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