Event Offers DEC Credits

Event Details

Date

August 6, 2020

Time

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Location

Online Event https://cornell.zoom.us/j/97687864361?pwd=L2tjNHRTcEJLMGpaS3RSZFZYYVNsZz09

Host

Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops


2020 Cornell Aurora Virtual Farm Field Day

August 6, 2020


2020 Cornell Aurora Farm Field Day will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19.

We invite you to participate in our first virtual AFFD via Zoom on August 6th from 1 - 3:30 pm EDT. The event will include pre-recorded in-field demonstrations as well as live presentations and discussions.

This year's agenda includes:
• Margaret Smith - From Breeder Selections to Usable Corn Hybrids
• Joe Lawrence - Corn Silage Harvest Strategies and a look at the 2020 Hybrid Evaluation Program
• Gary Bergstrom - Assessing and Managing Corn Leaf Blights
• Quirine Ketterings & the Nutrient Management Spear Program - Know Your Yield for Nutrient Management Planning and Zone-Based Management
• Julie Hansen - Cornell Alfalfa and Other Cool Season Forage Crops: Cultivar Trials and Breeding Projects
• Matt Ryan - No-till Planting Organic Soybean into Rolled-Crimped Cover Crops
• Mike Hunter - Dicamba Tolerant Soybeans Without Dicamba
• Jaime Cummings - Evaluating Seed Treatments for Seedcorn Maggot Protection in Corn - Will Neonic Alternatives Be a Good Substitute?

CCA Credits will be offered:
• 1.0 Pest Management
• 1.0 Crop Management
• 0.5 Nutrient Management

No pre-registration required.

On the day of the event, please use https://cornell.zoom.us/j/97687864361?pwd=L2tjNHRTcEJLMGpaS3RSZFZYYVNsZz09 to connect.

If you have not previously used Zoom, please visit https://zoom.us/download to download the Zoom client for your device or computer and test your connection.

Connection Information
Topic: 2020 Virtual Aurora Farm Field Day
Time: Aug 6, 2020 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


Join Zoom Meeting
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/97687864361?pwd=L2tjNHRTcEJLMGpaS3RSZFZYYVNsZz09
Meeting ID: 976 8786 4361
Password: 383965


BEST PRACTICES FOR ZOOM ETIQUETTE:
• Be aware of noise around you, and try not to watch in a busy location. This will make it easier for you to hear as well as everyone else in the session if you come off mute
• Camera and mic can be used for questions during open discussion segments
• Use the 'chatbox' and 'raise hand' functions of Zoom to signal to the hosts that you'd like to ask a question
• Wear appropriate clothing in case you are seen on camera

We look forward to seeing you on August 6th! And please share!




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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.

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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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