2020 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 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.
April 2020
Agriculture Workforce Development Training Skills for Dairy Farmers English Workshop
April 14, 2020
6:30-8pm
Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers~Online Webinars
Agriculture Workforce Development Training Skills for Dairy Farmers Spanish Workshop
April 16, 2020
Noon-1:30 pm
Growing Great People: Training Skills for Dairy Farmers~Online Webinars
Updates for Producers on the USDA COVID-19 Relief & PPP
April 23, 2020
7-8 pm
Updates for producers on the USDA Covid-19 Relief to Farmers and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Meat Marketing Workshop ~ via Zoom
April 27, 2020
6-8 pm
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.
Stress Management and Mental Health Awareness
April 29, 2020
9am - 11am
Webinar on Stress Management offered
June 2020
No Events Scheduled at this Time
July 2020
Tick IPM #3: Asian Longhorned Tick IPM
July 13, 2020
11 am
The NE IPM Center is hosting a tick IP webinar series, and the next one is focused on the Asian Longhorned Tick, a pest of livestock.
August 2020
Get Ready for Earliest Corn Silage Harvest Ever?
August 19, 2020
7pm-9pm
Virtual: Fly and Pest Control for Livestock
August 20, 2020
6pm-8pm
September 2020
Virtual: Determining Whether or Not Your Animal is Ready to Harvest
September 29, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Guest Speaker: Mackenzie Waro, Meat Buyer for Meyer Foods
As we quickly approach the fall season most of our livestock producers are eager to harvest their animals that they have been raising for the past 6 months to a year. This year there has been more of a bottle neck then previously due to the pandemic and concern of a meat shortage. There have been quite a few questions regarding how to determine if this project that was started is truly finished or needs more time on feed to get the most out of your animal. Please join us for an in depth workshop on determining if your animal is ready to be harvested or if you should keep on feed a few months longer. We will also discuss the target weight for each of the species- Lamb, goats, beef and swine.
As we quickly approach the fall season most of our livestock producers are eager to harvest their animals that they have been raising for the past 6 months to a year. This year there has been more of a bottle neck then previously due to the pandemic and concern of a meat shortage. There have been quite a few questions regarding how to determine if this project that was started is truly finished or needs more time on feed to get the most out of your animal. Please join us for an in depth workshop on determining if your animal is ready to be harvested or if you should keep on feed a few months longer. We will also discuss the target weight for each of the species- Lamb, goats, beef and swine.
October 2020
Virtual: To Market, To Market
October 6 - November 10, 2020
9am - 12pm
Have a great idea? This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Basillio and Jim Barber have partnered to offer "To Market, To Market," a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at five regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible. Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.
Virtual: Design Your Succession Plan
October 8 - October 29, 2020
6:30pm - 8pm
How will your family farm operate in the future when the owner retires or is gone? Are you currently working with another generation who may be questioning their role in the future of the farm or are you yourself questioning your current role?
To help NYS farm families start their succession planning process, Cornell Cooperative Extension educators will be utilizing a new interactive program designed by North Dakota State University Extension, Design Your Succession Plan. This program will provide tools and resources for producers who want to begin the succession planning process.
Virtual: Wool Classification Workshop
October 13, 2020
6pm - 8pm
This virtual event we will discuss the different types of fleeces there are and how they would be classified. Sheep producer's looking to sell their fiber this would be a great event to attend to learn what your sheep are producing and how to potentially market this undervalued product.
Milk Check Mysteries
October 14, 2020
7 - 9 pm
Join us on a webinar held Wednesday October 14 @ 7:00 p.m. to learn about milk pricing and the current milk market situation.
Virtual: Sheep & Goat Production 101
October 27, 2020
6pm - 8pm
Sheep and goat farms are becoming more common over the past few years. There has been quite a few questions being asked across the board when it comes to these two small ruminants. This virtual workshop will go over the basics of raising sheep and goats. This course is open to all areas of expertise but please know we will cover the majority of beginner topics.
Virtual: CFAP 2: What You Need to Know to Apply
October 28, 2020
6:30pm-8pm
Join us along with FSA Executive Directors to get this updated information on the new CFAP 2 program. This program is an extension of the 1st USDA round that closed on September 11th. New Rules, Commodities and pricing structures will be discussed.
November 2020
Virtual: Dairy Feeder School (English & Spanish)
November 3 - November 12, 2020
12pm-2pm
The Online Feeder School is a 2-part educational program for farmers, employees, and agriservice professionals who work as or with the feeder -the person responsible for mixing TMR, maintaining bunk silos, and communicating with other farm staff. It will cover monitoring dry matter, feed bunk management, bunk face management, and troubleshooting mixer wagons.
November 3rd and 5th are English webinars.
November 10th and 12th are Spanish webinars.
Virtual: Price Risk Management for Dairy Farmers
November 3 - November 10, 2020
7pm - 9pm
MANAGE YOUR MILK PRICE
Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a
renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.
Please join CCE Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton
Maxwell, FSA Executive Director David Holck, Tristan Peterson from Crop Growers Insurance, and Dr.
Chris Wolf of Cornell University for an informative, fun, and educational program.
Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an
entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a
renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.
Please join CCE Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton
Maxwell, FSA Executive Director David Holck, Tristan Peterson from Crop Growers Insurance, and Dr.
Chris Wolf of Cornell University for an informative, fun, and educational program.
Virtual: Navigating Farm Family Relationships During Business Succession Planning
November 5, 2020
7pm - 8:15pm
Farming with family members can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences a person may en-counter, especially when familial relationships get in the way of managing and leading the business. A Northeast farmer once jokingly said, "Working with family should be against the law."
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet's staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.
Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program's Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet's staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.
Virtual: Swine Production 101
November 9, 2020
6pm - 8pm
The swine production 101 workshop will be held virtual. We will discuss the basics of raising swine and go over the proper nutrition and animal husbandry that is required to achieve your greatest potential for your herd. This is a beginner's course.
Virtual: Johne's in Sheep & Goats
November 10, 2020
6-8pm
Please join us for an informational online workshop with special guest, Betsy Hodges. Betsy is an extension agent in the North Country and has done a lot of research with Johne's in sheep and goats and is going to go over what she found in her research. She will also touch base on how to prevent your herds from this disease.
Virtual: Meet Your Lawyer
November 12, 2020
6:30pm-8:30pm
*Check back for more details*
Virtual: Livestock & Whole Farm Risk Management Awareness
November 17, 2020
7pm - 9pm
Are you aware of the RISK management programs available to livestock entities?
Virtual: Pork Quality Assurance Training
November 17, 2020
6pm - 9pm
We are pleased to offer a Pork Quality Assurance training remotely for any swine producer's. This certification is required for quite a lot of GAP certifications and contracts. "The program was modeled after the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs used by food manufacturers to ensure the safety of food products but was customized for on-farm use. PQA has expanded and improved over the years based on scientific advancements and recommendations of technology and animal agriculture experts. In 2007, the program's name changed to PQA Plus? to reflect the merging of two other education programs into one comprehensive instructional program. Today, it covers a spectrum of topics related to food safety and animal well-being. New features have been added, such as on-farm site assessments, detailed animal care components as well as environmental protection and worker safety."- Pork Council.
Virtual: Beef Cattle Nutrition 101
November 24, 2020
6pm - 8pm
This program targets commercial and seedstock producers, the workshop is targeted for beginners in the beef industry. Our guest speaker is Dr. Michael Baker, PAS, PhD, and Beef Cattle Extension Specialist for Cornell University. Dr. Baker will focus on the nutrition requirements that beef cattle require from birth to finish.
December 2020
Onboarding Webinar Series
December 2 - December 16, 2020
11am - 12pm
Cornell Ag Workforce Development is partnering with Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer a one-hour three-session Onboarding Webinar Series via Zoom on December 2, 9, and 16.The first days and weeks on the job set the course for a new employee. A successful onboarding program can be an essential tool to help reduce employee turnover, increase employee safety and productivity, and contribute to a farm's success.
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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.