DSS Spring Safety Meeting In-Person with Lunch
Event Details
Date
March 15, 2022
Time
9:00am check-in
Location
CNY Farm Supply
3865 US Rte 11
Cortland, NY 13045
Cost
Lunch : $20.00
(addl attendee $20.00 ea.)
Host
Dairy Support ServicesScott Potter
315-729-1874
email Scott Potter
9:30 OSHA Topics, Shop, Bunk Silo and Manure Handling Safety
Jim Carabba of NYCAMH, Joe Lawrence of Cornell Pro-Dairy, Doug Potter of DSSC
10:15 Manure Application Mistakes and How To Prevent Them; details about new CAFO permit reviewed
Matt Kazmierski of NYSDEC, Kirsten Workman of Cornell Pro-Dairy
Record-keeping, Nutrient Plan Interpretation, Manure Sampling Procedures, and Tips to maximize the nutrient value of manure.
Patty Larkin, CCA from ACS and
Russ Smith from Cortland Co SWCD
12:00 Lunch 10-10 BBQ $20 per person, Register online to prepay.
There may be other presentations during lunch, if time permits.
1:00 Truck DOT, Highway Safety and Regulations with Trucks and Agricultural Equipment
Personnel from the Troop C NYSP Commercial Vehicle Unit, USDOT, and Mark Helms, Cortland County Sherriff.
As always timing will remain flexible as questions are encouraged.
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Theme for this year: Quality Matters
Announcements
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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?
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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.