Events - month view
earlier monthsDecember 2015
Raising Your Bull Calves Can Add to Your Dairy Farm Profitability
December 7 - December 8, 2015
10am-2pm
If you are thinking about adding a new profitable enterprise to your dairy operation, dairy-beef production could be a natural fit.
Tile Drainage Workshop
December 9, 2015
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sangerfield, NY
Tile drainage can improve the productivity and profitability of fields but needs to be done correctly and with minimal environmental impact. This workshop looks to increase the chance for success when installing and maintaining tile drainage while remaining within conservation compliance standards.
January 2016
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cobleskill Location
January 22, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cobleskill, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Norwich Location
January 25, 2016
1pm-3pm
Norwich, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Ballston Spa Location
January 26, 2016
1pm-3pm
Ballston Spa, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Herkimer County, Mohawk Location
January 27, 2016
1pm-3pm
Mohawk, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Cooperstown Location
January 28, 2016
1pm-3pm
Cooperstown, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
2016 Field Crop Pest Management Meeting - Fonda Location
January 29, 2016
1pm-3pm
Fonda, NY
The CNY Dairy and Field Crops Team is holding a series of Field Crop Pest Management Meetings from January 22 thru 29.
February 2016
2016 Corn Day
February 9, 2016
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cooperstown, NY
2016 Winter Dairy Management ~ Ballston Spa
February 16, 2016
10:00am-3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Transition Cows: How to get Fresh Cows off to a Great Start
2016 Winter Dairy Management will focus around Transition Cows, including Nutrition, Animal Behavior and Environmental Considerations and Cow-side Care and Decision Making
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Chenango
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Norwich, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Herkimer
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Herkimer, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Otsego
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cooperstown, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Saratoga
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing ~ CCE Schoharie
February 18, 2016
6-8:30 pm
Cobleskill, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will be hosting a WebEx seminar on Thursday, February 18, 6-8:30 pm titled: 2016 Milk Outlook: How Things are Flowing, with guest speaker Andy Novakavic, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University.
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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.