"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at Alfred State
Event Details
Date
March 21, 2024
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Alfred State College Farm
1254 State Route 244
Alfred Station, NY 14802
Cost
At The Door Price
$15 : $15.00
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramKelly Bourne
585-268-7644 ext 10
email Kelly Bourne
Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell PRO-DAIRY are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training Program.
This one-day program will include presentations and hands-on demonstrations on farm, and it will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Topics covered will include:
- Stockmanship
- Calf care
- Non-ambulatory animals
- Euthanasia
- Fitness for transport
Completion of the course will count as annually required continuing education credits for the FARM Animal Care Program.
All materials and lunch are included.
Location: Alfred State College Farm
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration Cost: $15
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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?
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.