Events - month view
earlier monthsOctober 2022
Milk Quality, Understanding That PPD! & a Peek Into Future Prices
October 11, 2022
10:45am - 2:30pm
Quality Inn
Oneonta , NY
3 sessions, 2 speakers, and 1 buffet included.
November 2022
Feeder School 2022
November 3, 2022
9:30am - 3pm
Morning: Tally-Ho Restaurant. Afternoon: Woodlawn Dairy Farm
Richfield Springs, NY
One Day of On-Farm Training with lunch and materials included. Featuring mostly hands-on activities and demonstrations. Offered in English and Spanish.
Mental Health First Aid Training for the Agricultural Community of Mohawk Valley
November 8, 2022
8am - 5pm
Hales Mills Country Club
Johnstown , NY
Farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who interacts with the agricultural community is encouraged to attend this free training with lunch included.
Agricultural Safety Health and Risk Management Certificate Program
November 15 - November 16, 2022
8am - 5pm
Sunnyside Farm
Scipio Center, NY
2022 Dairy Focused Course. Attendees will receive a AgSHARP certificate of completion.
Labor Roadshow VI
November 9 - November 10, 2022November 22, 2022
8:30am - 4:30pm
CCE Saratoga Auditorium
Ballston Spa, NY
Presented in three locations with one remote session available. One Roadshow located in Saratoga County.
December 2022
Manure Management & CAFO Permit Workshop - Waterville
December 6, 2022
11am - 2pm
Waterville American Legion (Clifford J. Fulmer Post 92)
Waterville, NY
Lunch included. CCA Credits available. This event will count as a DEC approved manure applicator training for CAFO permitees.
Manure Management & CAFO Permit Workshop - Ballston Spa
December 8, 2022
11am - 2:30pm
CCE Saratoga Auiditorium
Ballston Spa, NY
Lunch included. CCA Credits available. This event will count as a DEC approved manure applicator training for CAFO permitees.
Artificial Insemination Training Course
December 12 - December 13, 2022
9am - 3pm each day
Insight Dairy, LLC
Little Falls, NY
Two-day course. Lunch included. The course will have classroom and practical components. Registration limited to 14 people.
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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
January 14, 2025 : Corn & Soybean Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY
New Location! Lunch included!
January 15, 2025 : Corn & Soybean Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
New Location! Lunch included!
Announcements
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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!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)
Your county USDA/FSA service center.
Your county farm bureau manager
Please let us know how we can help you.
- 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.