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March 2024

FARM Dairy Animal Care Training

March 15, 2024 : FARM Dairy Animal Care Training - Cobleskill
9:30am - 3pm
SUNY Cobleskill, CEST Building
Cobleskill, NY

English / Spanish program.  Morning Refreshments & Lunch will be provided.

Dairy Greenhouse Gas Webinars

March 15, 2024
March 22, 2024

Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Join for two webinars on dairy greenhouse gas (GHG) sponsored by Northeast Dairy Producers Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension,  PRO-DAIRY, and NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

FARM Dairy Animal Care Training

March 22, 2024 : FARM Dairy Animal Care Training - Morrisville
9:30am - 3pm
SUNY Morrisville Dairy Complex
Morrisville, NY

English / Spanish program.  Lunch will be provided.

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

March 27, 2024 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Johnstown Location
10am - 3:30pm
Fulton-Montgomery Community College - Allen House event room
Johnstown, NY

Lunch will be provided

Baskets to Pallets Virtual Event

March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024

10am - 2pm
Zoom

Are you looking to diversify sales beyond the farmers' market, CSA, and farm stand? Food hubs, grocery stores, restaurants and cooperatives are looking for your products to meet growing consumer demand for local and sustainably produced food. However, successful business with wholesale buyers requires planning and preparation.  Two-day event. 

Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow

March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 5, 2024
April 12, 2024

Various Locations

For Small Ruminants.  Eight locations & times to choose from.  $5 per sample, by appointment.

Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course

March 29, 2024 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Earlville Location
10am - 3:30pm
Poolville Community Center
Earlville, NY

Lunch will be provided.

April 2024

Dairy Foods Virtual Office Hours

April 3, 2024
Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Free webinar to discuss the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV)

Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024

April 3, 2024 : Dairy Day 2024 (Otesaga)
10am - 3pm
Otesaga Resort
Cooperstown, NY

Dairy Day at the Otesaga.  Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.

Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024

April 4, 2024 : Dairy Day 2024 (CCE Saratoga)
10am - 3pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY

Dairy Day at CCE Saratoga County.  Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.

Hiring Asylees Into Agriculture and Food Manufacturing Jobs

April 5, 2024
11am - Noon
Zoom

Free Webinar held in collaboration with Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, Cornell Small Farms, and Dairy Foods Extension

DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam

April 19, 2024
9:45am, exam starts at 10am
CCE Madison County - Ag Center
Morrisville, NY

May 2024

HPAI in Dairy Cattle ~ Spanish Webinar

May 17, 2024
Noon - 1pm
Zoom

Free Informational webinar for Spanish-speaking members of the dairy industry providing background and updates on the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza or H5N1 virus in dairy cattle.

Farmer Mental Health in New York State

May 29, 2024
1pm - 2pm EST
Zoom

A Story of Crisis and Advocacy from the Makers of the Documentary "Muckville"


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Upcoming Events

Labor Roadshow VIII

December 11, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 17 - December 18, 2024 : Labor Roadshow VIII

Two in-person locations to choose from, along with a virtual option.  Join them in navigating agricultural labor issues, connecting on common challenges, and exploring possible solutions.

2025 Dairy Day

January 7, 2025 : Dairy Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY

New Location!  Lunch Included!


January 8, 2025 : Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY

Lunch Included!

Corn & Soybean Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 14, 2025 : Corn & Soybean Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY

New Location!  Lunch included! 2.75 DEC Credits available!


Event Offers DEC Credits

January 15, 2025 : Corn & Soybean Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY

New Location!  Lunch included! 2.75 DEC Credits available!

Announcements

Sign Up for Our Weekly E-Newsletter

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Document and Share Storm Damage

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.
Your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Office.
  • 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
Any of our CNYDLFC Team members (calls/emails/texts/site visit requests all ok)
  • 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. 

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.


Spotted Lanternfly

Lycorma delicatula, or Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive plant hopper from Asia and is an agricultural pest. In the United States, it was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State on Staten Island, all New York City boroughs, Long Island, Port Jervis, Sloatsburg, Orangeburg, Ithaca, Binghamton, Middletown, Newburgh, Highland, and the Buffalo area. SLF threatens the agriculture and forestry industries, and is also a nuisance pest. The nymphs and adults feed on over 70 different plants, but is especially detrimental to grapes, a black walnut, hops, maple trees and apples. New York State Ag and Markets supported CCE efforts to help bring awareness to communities and we developed this Public Service Announcement and would appreciate you sharing it with your member lists. 



CCE Livestock Program Work Team

See the Livestock Program Work Team website for news, upcoming programs, and NYS Slaughterhouse Map.