Events - month view
earlier monthsJanuary 2020
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Ballston Spa location
January 7, 2020
5-7 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cobleskill location
January 8, 2020
5-7 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Three locations to choose from.
**CANCELLED**Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ Cooperstown location
January 9, 2020
5-7 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Three locations to choose from.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Otsego County
January 13, 2020
1-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
**CANCELLED** Questions About the New NYS Farm Labor Laws? Chat with an Expert in Fonda
January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Come join the CNYDLFC team and Agriculture Labor Specialists from NYS Department of Labor to get the answers you need.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Chenango County
January 14, 2020
1-3 pm
Norwich, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Madison County
January 15, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Fulton/Montgomery Counties
January 16, 2020
1-3 pm
Fonda, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Schoharie County
January 17, 2020
1-3 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Come and discuss pest management and growing season issues that affected your crops in 2019 and look ahead to changes you might make for 2020.
Field Crop Pest Management Meeting ~ Saratoga County
January 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Save the date for Field Crop Pest Management Meetings!
Sheep and Goat Nutrition 101
January 21, 2020
5 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Cooperstown
January 27, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Norwich
January 28, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Norwich, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Morrisville
January 29, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Morrisville, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
Dairy Forage Options for Marginally Drained Land~ Fonda
January 30, 2020
1-3:00 pm
Fonda, NY
This workshop will be an informal discussion of what you can do to make the most of less than ideally drained fields.
QuickBooks for Farmers and Growers
January 31 - February 21, 2020
1-3 pm
Morrisville, NY
Hands on classes for learning and using QuickBooks for farming operations. Save accounting and bookkeeping time (and money).
February 2020
2020 Corn Day
February 11, 2020
10 am-3 pm
Cooperstown, NY
CNYDLFC Annual Corn Day 2020
Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Cooperstown
February 25 - March 3, 2020
6-8 pm
Cooperstown, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.
CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Morrisville
February 26 - March 4, 2020
6-8 pm
Morrisville, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.
CANCELLED! Crop Risk Management Series for New and Beginning Farmers~Ballston Spa
February 27 - March 5, 2020
6-8 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
The CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is hosting a 2-part mini series designed to teach producers about the importance of managing risk on their farm enterprise.
March 2020
Meat Marketing Workshop ~ Morrisville
March 9, 2020
5-7:30 pm
Morrisville, NY
Join us for the Profitable Meat Marketing workshop to find out if you are covering all your meat marketing costs-including your TIME-and bringing in a profit.
2020 Dairy Day
March 10, 2020
10:00am-3:30pm
Cooperstown, NY
How can YOU improve your milk price and milk income?
Livestock Trainings Offered Online
March 25 - December 31, 2020
During this time away from the field we have had quite a few producer's asking about certifications offered online.
Dairy
Livestock
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
Labor Roadshow IX
December 1, 2025
December 9 - December 10, 2025December 17 - December 18, 2025December 22, 2025
In-person and online events to keep NY's agricultural employers informed and prepared for today's labor challenges.
Inspired by Annie's: How to Be a Strong Woman Farm Manager
December 10, 2025
December 17, 2025
Free webinars geared towards women who own or operate a farm in NYS.
2026 Dairy Day
January 13, 2026 : Dairy Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY
Lunch included
January 14, 2026 : Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
Lunch included
Announcements
Statewide Field Crop Pathology Needs Assessment Survey
Your input is wanted for identifying priorities!Please take a moment to fill out this brief and anonymous survey that will guide the Field Crops Pathology Research and Extension program.
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We send out a bi-weekly e-newsletter that has announcements, upcoming programs, and opportunities for you! Registration is quick, easy, and free. Click here to sign up today!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.