Event Details

Date

September 26 - September 27, 2016

Time

9:30am- 3:30pm

Location

Willow Bend Farm
1159 County Road 7
Shortsville, NY 14548

Cost

$175.00 Enrolled in NWNY Team


$225.00 Not enrolled in NWNY Team*


Host

Zach Amey
585-786-2251


Bovine Reproduction and A.I. Training Course in English

September 26 - September 27, 2016

Bovine Reproduction and A.I. Training Course in English

During the last week of September we will be offering a Bovine Reproduction & Artificial Insemination Training Course in collaboration of Genex Cooperative, Inc. This two-day class will be offered once in Spanish and once in English. 

This course is an excellent opportunity for farmers and employees who are interested in learning the important points of artificial insemination. Jonna Egli and Abraham Cohen of Genex will be teaching the class. While the course will offer as much hands-on practice as possible, it's important to note that it is a beginner's course meant to teach the basics of artificial insemination. Participants should expect to practice inseminating cows on a regular basis in order to become proficient. 

Topics covered will include: 
  • Bovine Anatomy
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Synchronization Protocols
  • Heat Detection
  • Artificial Insemination Technique
  • Proper Thawing of Semen
  • Loading A.I. Guns
  • Practice Breeding Cows
Registration is limited to 15 people per session. The cost includes lunch on both days and materials.  Register at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BovineReproduction-2_256 or by calling Zachary Amey at 585-786-2251. Contact Libby Eiholzer (607-793-4847) with any questions.  

*Not enrolled in the NWNY Team? Enroll online https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/enrollment.php or by contacting your local CCE office.


AI Training Course Flyer (PDF; 424KB)


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To date, there is limited information available about rental rates and fees for crop harvesting.  Farms can use this valuable information for their farm business planning to help improve decision making and profitability. 

The data that is collected, and the subsequent reports/findings/resources will be helpful for all of us to answer that call of "What's the average rental rate in my area?" and "How much do people charge to combine oats?"



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MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.

Why should farmers join?

1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.

How do I join?

Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.

While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.

If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.


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