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Fall 2024 Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop Series
This Fall, the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program will offer workshops around Eastern NY on meat processing and marketing topics. The series is possible through funding from the Northeast Risk Management Education program. Dinner included.
Event Details
Date
October 22, 2024
Time
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location
SUNY Cobleskill Center for Ag and Natural Sciences Building
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Cost
Farm Registration : $10.00
Host
Central New York Dairy and Field CropsAshley McFarland
315-604-2156
email Ashley McFarland
SUNY Cobleskill
This Fall, the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program will offer workshops in 6 locations around Eastern NY on meat processing and marketing topics. The series is possible through funding from the Northeast Risk Management Education program.
The program costs $10/farm and includes dinner.
Consumer demand for locally raised meats, sourced directly from the farm, spiked in 2020 as consumers faced pandemic-induced grocery store shortages and price increases. Market demand remains strong as consumers appreciate the quality and value when they purchase meat from local farms. While new demand presents an opportunity for NY's livestock farmers, selling meat direct-to-consumer also presents challenges and risks. This workshop teaches producers how to avoid and address common challenges they encounter with meat processing and direct-to-consumer meat marketing.
The Fall presentation series coincides with the announcement of a new Meat Processor Directory, an addition to the MeatSuite.com directory of bulk meat farm products. The workshops will address a variety of topics, including:
- Evaluating Livestock for Ideal Harvest Timing
- Livestock Handling & Delivery for Meat Quality
- How to Work with your Processor & Navigate Difficult Situations
- Carcass Math Break-Down & Pricing
- How Much Value does Value-added Add?
- Creating Consumer and Processor-friendly Bulk Meat Sales
- An introduction to MeatSuite.com, the Cornell Meat Price Calculator, and the forthcoming Meat Processor Directory.
Presenters include Matt LeRoux, Extension Associate at Cornell's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and, from North Carolina State University's meat-focused "NC Choices" program, Sarah Blacklin, Director, and Lee Menius, Technical Specialist.
Other dates/locations include:
- Sunday, October 20th, TASTE NY Building, 840 Front St. Binghamton NY. Click here for this location's registration.
- Monday, October 21st, CCE Oneida County, 121 2nd St, Oriskany, NY. Email Marylynn at mrm7@cornell.edu or text 315-368-8603 to register for this location
- Thursday, October 24th, Noon - 2pm, CCE Columbia/Greene County, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY. Click here to register for this location.
- Thursday, October 24th, 6:30 - 8:30pm, CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza, Kingston, NY. Click here to register for this location.
Event Details
Date
October 23, 2024
Time
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location
CCE Saratoga County
50 W High St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Cost
Farm Registration : $10.00
Host
Central New York Dairy and Field CropsAshley McFarland
315-604-2156
email Ashley McFarland
CCE Saratoga County
This Fall, the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program will offer workshops in 6 locations around Eastern NY on meat processing and marketing topics. The series is possible through funding from the Northeast Risk Management Education program.
The program costs $10/farm and includes dinner.
Consumer demand for locally raised meats, sourced directly from the farm, spiked in 2020 as consumers faced pandemic-induced grocery store shortages and price increases. Market demand remains strong as consumers appreciate the quality and value when they purchase meat from local farms. While new demand presents an opportunity for NY's livestock farmers, selling meat direct-to-consumer also presents challenges and risks. This workshop teaches producers how to avoid and address common challenges they encounter with meat processing and direct-to-consumer meat marketing.
The Fall presentation series coincides with the announcement of a new Meat Processor Directory, an addition to the MeatSuite.com directory of bulk meat farm products. The workshops will address a variety of topics, including:
- Evaluating Livestock for Ideal Harvest Timing
- Livestock Handling & Delivery for Meat Quality
- How to Work with your Processor & Navigate Difficult Situations
- Carcass Math Break-Down & Pricing
- How Much Value does Value-added Add?
- Creating Consumer and Processor-friendly Bulk Meat Sales
- An introduction to MeatSuite.com, the Cornell Meat Price Calculator, and the forthcoming Meat Processor Directory.
Presenters include Matt LeRoux, Extension Associate at Cornell's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and, from North Carolina State University's meat-focused "NC Choices" program, Sarah Blacklin, Director, and Lee Menius, Technical Specialist.
Other dates/locations include:
- Sunday, October 20th, TASTE NY Building, 840 Front St. Binghamton NY. Click here for this location's registration.
- Monday, October 21st, CCE Oneida County, 121 2nd St, Oriskany, NY. Email Marylynn at mrm7@cornell.edu or text 315-368-8603 to register for this location
- Thursday, October 24th, Noon - 2pm, CCE Columbia/Greene County, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY. Click here to register for this location.
- Thursday, October 24th, 6:30 - 8:30pm, CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza, Kingston, NY. Click here to register for this location.
Upcoming Events
Fall 2024 Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop Series
October 22, 2024 : SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
The program costs $10/farm and includes dinner.
October 23, 2024 : CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
The program costs $10/farm and includes dinner.
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October 29, 2024 : Insight Dairy - Herkimer County
Little Falls, NY
One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. Offered in English and Spanish at each site. Stations with hands-on activities/demos. Lunch included.
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Schuylerville, NY
One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. Offered in English and Spanish at each site. Stations with hands-on activities/demos. Lunch included.
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Join us for this two-day program to learn about the safe extraction of a large live animal in local emergencies.
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Mother nature has really been difficult over the last few days. Significant damage has been seen throughout NYS. Please let us know what types of damage your farm may have sustained during this time. This could be in the form of property damage, lost power, milk dump due to lost power, loss of livestock, loss of stored feed or growing crops.Farms are encouraged to DOCUMENT AND SHARE any impacts the weather may have had on their home or business. This could include structure damage, crop loss, inventory loss due to power outages, damage to equipment or fencing, and more.
If your farm experienced any sort of damage, please reach out to any of the folks listed below (or all of them). The more impact information that is collected, the greater the likelihood of a disaster declaration which can bring vital emergency support and awareness. The CNYDLFC Team will continue to collect detail and submit to NYSDAM and the EDEN network.
Reporting Weather Related Impacts (For your home or farm business)
- First, ensure that all the people and animals on your farm are safe, and that there aren't any unsafe working conditions created because of the weather (check your structures!). If there's an emergency, call 911 - don't try to manage it all on your own.
- Second, document all negative weather impacts for your farm and their estimated financial cost. Take photos, make estimates, and put it all in a safe place.
- Reach out to your insurance providers - farm, vehicle, crop, etc. to initiate the claim process as needed.
- Then, share your farm's damage with any (or all) of the ag support agencies listed below. We all work together to collect storm damage information and funnel it up to Ag and Markets which can initiate a natural disaster declaration.
- Chenango: 607-334-5841
- Fulton/Montgomery: 518-853-2135
- Herkimer: 315-866-7920
- Madison: 315-684-3001
- Otsego: 607-547-2536
- Schoharie: 518-234-4303
- Saratoga: 518-885-8995
- Erik Smith: 315-219-7786
- Daniela Gonzalez: 315-749-3486
- Ashley McFarland- 315-604-2156
Your county USDA/FSA service center.
- Chenango: 607-334-3231
- Fulton/Montgomery: 518-853-4015
- Herkimer: 315-866-2520
- Madison:315-824-9076
- Otsego: 607-547-8131
- Schoharie: 518-295-8600
- Saratoga: 518-692-9940
Your county farm bureau manager
- Region 3: Bailey Coon: 518-937-0566
- Region 5: John Wagner: 315-761-9770
- Region 6: Natally Batiston: 518-937-0269
- Region 7: Todd Heyn: 518-431-9338
Please let us know how we can help you.
Cash Rent and Custom Harvest Survey
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.