NY Soil Health Field Day in Pavilion, NY
Event Details
Date
August 25, 2022
Time
9:00am - 3:00pm
Location
Gary Swede Farms
1054 Peoria Rd
Pavilion, NY 14525
Host
American Farmland Trust
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Aaron Ristow
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American Farmland Trust invites you to join them in this field day. They will share practical, field-tested results of advanced regenerative practices targeted to dairy, field and specialty crop farmers. Come learn from producer Jay Swede about his evaluation of planting green to minimize herbicide and fertilizer use, improve soil health, and maintain productivity. A panel of Genesee River farmers will discuss how soil regenerative practices have impacted their farm's profitability. This year we highlight a presentation from Kristen Loria from Cornell University who will speak about Organic Methods for Cover Cropping Success. A complimentary lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend, refreshments, and education materials will be provided. Link to register.
This field day is part of the Genesee River Demonstration Farm Network project, a collaboration between American Farmland Trust, Western New York Crop Management Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension Northwest New York Dairy Livestock and Field Crops team and the Genesee River Watershed Coalition of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This project is funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), EPA's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, New York Farm Viability Institute, and the New York Corn and Soybeans Association.
Agenda
9:00 - 9:45: Welcome and Introductions
9:45 - 10:15: Dave DeGolyer, WNY Crop Management Association, On-Farm Demo Plots Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Planting Green in Western New York
10:15 - 10:45: Debbie Aller, Cornell University, Healthy Soil for Climate Adaptation
10:45 - 11:15: Kristen Loria, Cornell University, Organic Methods for Cover Cropping Success
11:15 - 12:00 : Farmer Panel - Jay Swede, Pete Zeliff, Matt Toussaint
12:00 - 1:00: Buffet Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 3:00: Cover Crop Field Tour and Soil Pit, Rod Porter, Kings AgriSeeds and NRCS Soil Scientist Nicole Kubiczki
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Theme for this year: Quality Matters
Announcements
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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.Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!
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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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.
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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.