Events - month view
earlier monthsJanuary 2019
Dairy Alternatives Meeting ~ Morrisville
January 16, 2019
11am - 2:30pm
Morrisville, NY
Thinking of raising dairy replacements or beef cattle?
Dairy Alternatives Meeting ~ Fonda
January 17, 2019
Fonda, NY
Thinking of raising dairy replacements or beef cattle?
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County
January 18, 2019
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Herkimer County
January 21, 2019
1-3 pm
Little Falls, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County
January 22, 2019
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County
January 23, 2019
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County
January 24, 2019
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County
January 25, 2019
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties
January 28, 2019
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Register now for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
**CANCELLED**Understanding EPDs for Beef Cattle
January 28, 2019
4-6 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Expected Progeny Difference(EPDs) are a great tool in your tool box when it comes to selecting genetics for your herd.
Ag Workforce Development Council's Labor Roadshow II
January 28 - January 31, 2019
9:00am-4:00pm
If you have employees, then you need to be at the NY Labor Road Show II.
February 2019
Vaccinating Ruminants**RESCHEDULING**
February 7, 2019
6-8 pm
Cobleskill, NY
**This meeting will be rescheduled later in the spring**
Succession Planning for Farm Businesses Workshop Series
February 11 - March 11, 2019
10:00am-2:30pm
Morrisville, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop series to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business
2019 Corn Day
February 12, 2019
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
CNYDLFC Annual Corn Day
FAMACHA Training for Sheep and Goat Producers**UPDATED INFORMATION**
February 16, 2019
9:00am-2:00pm
Norwich, NY
Internal parasites are one of the largest health issues that affect sheep and goats across the country. A lot of producers are unaware how important it is to understand parasites in their flocks.
Should the Beef Industry be Concerned About Johne's?
February 25, 2019
6:30-8pm
Herkimer, NY
Johne's disease is a chronic, incurable bacterial infection that primarily affects the lower small intestine of ruminants.
Forage Quality Conference ~ Hamilton
February 27, 2019
10:30 am-3:00 pm
Hamilton, NY
How do you consistently achieve top quality forage?
Forage Quality Conference ~ Johnstown
February 28, 2019
10:30 am-3:00 pm
Johnstown, NY
How do you consistently achieve top quality forage?
March 2019
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Cooperstown Location
March 4, 2019
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
2019 Dairy Day
March 12, 2019
10:00am-3:15pm
Cooperstown, NY
Economics and Strategies for Getting Cows Pregnant
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Herkimer location
March 12, 2019
6-8 pm
Herkimer, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Morrisville location
March 19, 2019
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Determining Rental Rates on the Farm~Morrisville Location
March 20, 2019
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/ counties.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County
March 26, 2019
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2018 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2019.
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Norwich location
March 26, 2019
6-8 pm
Norwich, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Microenterprise Training Classes
March 26 - April 16, 2019
7pm-9pm
Fonda, NY
The Montgomery County Business Development Center (MCBDC) and Montgomery County Soil and Water Department are administering a Montgomery County Agriculture Microenterprise Program (MCAMP) that will provide grants to eligible agricultural entrepreneurs and business owners that want to establish or expand an existing business located within Montgomery County. Agricultural microenterprises can receive grants of up to $25,000 to assist with startup or expansion costs.
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Upcoming Events
New York State Fiber Conference
June 9, 2024
Bouckville, NY
Theme for this year: Quality Matters
Announcements
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.The data that is collected, and the subsequent reports/findings/resources will be helpful for all of us to answer that call of "What's the average rental rate in my area?" and "How much do people charge to combine oats?"
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.