New York Beef Producers' Association Regional Meetings Have Been Scheduled
Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
The New York Beef Producer's Association has scheduled their regional meetings. Meetings will include a lunch or dinner, business meeting, and presentations on timely beef industry topics. Membership in the NYBPA isn't required to attend the meetings.
Region 2: Saturday, March 14th - Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds Corporate Building at 6:00pm. The cost is is $30/adult, $15/youth. Reservations can be made by contacting Ted Card (716-664-3339 or lvg1259@netsync.net) or Amanda Dackowsky (716-432-9871 or ladack8489@gmail.com) by March 7th. More details can be found here: https://swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1127
Region 1: Monday, March 16th - Whistle Stop Inn, 1338 Exchange St., Alden at 6:00pm. The cost is $20/person. Reservations can be made by contacting Alana Welker (585-721-0677 or Alana.keppler@gmail.com) by March 8th. More details can be found here: https://swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1128
Region 4: Saturday, March 28th - Belmont American Legion, 29 Schuyler St., Belmont at 1:00pm. The cost is $10/adult, $5/youth Reservations can be made by contacting Barb Benjamin (585-610-6536 or lightenliz62@yahoo.com) by March 20th. More details can be found here: https://swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1129
Upcoming Events
Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College
June 17, 2025 : Fecal Egg Count Mobile Workshop at Alfred State College
Alfred, NY
This mobile workshop will teach you what you need to know to perform fecal egg counts and understand the results of fecal egg count reduction tests at home. While focused on testing sheep and goats, this event is applicable to all ruminants and camelids.
Youth Tractor & Machinery Certification Program
June 19, 2025
June 26 - June 27, 2025
Cuba, NY
The 4-H and FFA Tractor & Machinery Certification Program will be offered at the Cuba-Rushford HS (5476 Rt. 305, Cuba, NY 14727) on June 19th, 26th and 27th from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Youth must attend all 3 sessions plus pass written and driving test to receive certification.
Neonic Risk Assessment Field Day

July 30, 2025
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