2023 Events - year view

January 2023
Dairy Technology Tuesdays
January 10, 2023
January 17, 2023
January 24, 2023
January 31, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 14, 2023
February 21, 2023
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Zoom
This seven-part webinar series offers cutting edge information about dairy technology from industry experts. If you are thinking about incorporating new technology or have already implemented innovative technology, this series is for you.
Introductory QuickBooks Training for New and Beginning Farmers - Fonda
January 24, 2023
January 31, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 14, 2023
6pm - 7:30pm
Montgomery County Old County Court House
Fonda, NY
4 Week Hands on Introductory Course to QuickBooks.
Introductory QuickBooks Training for New and Beginning Farmers - Morrisville
January 27, 2023
February 3, 2023
February 10, 2023
February 17, 2023
1pm - 2:30pm
CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY
Save the Dates! 4 Week Hands On QuickBooks Training
Operations Manager Conference
January 31 - February 1, 2023
T 7:30am - 6:15pm, W 6:30am - Noon
Doubletree by Hilton
East Syracuse, NY

Managing for Consistency While Leading Through Change
February 2023
Mental Health First Aid Training
February 8, 2023
April 21, 2023
8am - 5pm
Herkimer County Community College & CCE Madison County
Free event with lunch included. Two locations to choose from in the region, and more on the FarmNet website.
Central NY Corn Day 2023

February 14, 2023
9:30am - 3:30pm
Otesaga Resort Hotel
Cooperstown , NY
DEC & CCA credits. Back in person! Weed management, Insect Pest Management, Disease updates, Soil and Fertility management. Trade Show!
March 2023
Tools for Farm Succession Planning Series
March 8, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 22, 2023
6:30pm - 8pm
Zoom
Do you have a plan in place for transferring your farm business to the next generation? This is a FREE 3-week series.
Employee Development and Training Course
March 9, 2023
March 16, 2023
March 23, 2023
March 30, 2023
April 6, 2023
April 13, 2023
3pm - 4pm
Zoom
Course applicable to all agricultural commodities.
Hands-on Calving & Dystocia Workshop - Spanish Speaking Only
March 24, 2023
10:30am - 2:30pm
CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY

Registration for 8 Spanish speaking attendees only. English speaking waiting list available.
Annie's Project - Cybersecurity and Managing Your Financial Risk
March 24, 2023
Noon - 1pm Central Time
Zoom

Free webinar
Apple Tree Pest and Disease IPM

March 28, 2023
9am - 10:30am
CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY
1.5 DEC credits for categories 1a, & 22.
April 2023
2023 Central NY Soybean and Small Grains IPM Congress (Virtual Meeting)

April 4, 2023
9:30am - Noon
Zoom
2.0 DEC Credits for cat. 1a, 10, 21, & 23 (pending). CCA CEU credits: 2.5 total, 2.0 IPM, 0.5 Precision Ag (pending).
USDA RA Value Added Producer Grant Training
April 5, 2023
6pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Free webinar
RESCHEDULED: Central NY Dairy Day 2023
April 11, 2023
10am - 3pm
Otesaga Resort Hotel
Cooperstown , NY
Putting all the Pieces of the Puzzle Together! In person! Trade Show!
Annie's Project - Managing for a Margin Squeeze
April 14, 2023
1pm - 2pm EST
Zoom

Free webinar
May 2023
Annie's Project - The Hard But Necessary Conversation on Farm Succession
May 5, 2023
1pm - 2pm EST
Zoom

Free webinar
Stressed Out Soils - A Conversation with Jane Lucas
May 11, 2023
7pm - 8pm EST
Zoom
Millbrook , NY
Free in person or virtual event.
June 2023
*CANCELLED* Artificial Insemination Training Course ~ Spanish
June 12 - June 13, 2023
9am - 3pm each day
Insight Dairy, LLC
Little Falls, NY

*CANCELLED* Two-day course. Lunch included. The course will have classroom and practical components. Registration limited to 12 Spanish speaking individuals. AI tool kits also available for an additional cost.
Ardent Mills Tour and Marketing Local Grains
June 23, 2023
1pm - 4:30pm
Albany, NY
An education and networking opportunity for conventional & organic grain growers, organic grain buyers and ag professionals.
July 2023
No Events Scheduled at this Time
August 2023
Beef Quality Assurance Training
August 7, 2023
5 - 7pm
4-H Training Center
Ballston Spa, NY

Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers.
Cornell Cannabis sativa L. (high-cannabinoid hemp) Field Day

August 10, 2023
8:30am - 4:30pm
AgriTech Campus
Geneva, NY

DEC Credits available
Small Grain Production Meeting
August 17, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Richy Gaige Farm
Schoharie, NY
The local grain economy is growing and more small grains are needed.
September 2023
Agritourism Monthly Workshops
September 18, 2023
October 16, 2023
November 20, 2023
December 18, 2023
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Integrated Parasite Management for Goats & Sheep Workshop
September 26, 2023
10am - 2pm
CCE Schoharie County
Cobleskill, NY
Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas
September 28, 2023
October 12, 2023
October 26, 2023
November 9, 2023
November 22, 2023
Noon - 1:15pm
Zoom

This five part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently know best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.
October 2023
Veterinarian Talk: Goat Husbandry and Health
October 15, 2023
11am - 1pm
East Homer/Albright Grange
Cortland, NY
Free, but pre-registration required due to limited seating.
Farm Disaster Preparation Online Certificate Training
October 17, 2023
October 19, 2023
6pm - 9pm EST
Zoom
The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.
2023 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium
October 27, 2023
October 29, 2023
Friday, 3pm - 12:30pm Sunday, Saturday is main day.
Cornell University, Frank Morrison Hall
Ithaca, NY
Each year the Cornell Dept. of Animal Science puts on the Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium.
November 2023
Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations - Other Locations
November 14, 2023
November 17, 2023
November 20 - November 21, 2023November 29 - December 1, 2023
10am - 2:30pm
A list of locations that will host this program. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Small Grain Production Field Meeting: Pre-Winter Crop Assessment

November 14 - November 16, 2023
1pm - 3 pm
$10 per person. 2 Pesticide Credits available for Categories 1A, 21, 23, & 10. Three Locations to choose from, and only attending one location good for these 2 credits.
POSTPONED: Small Flock Poultry Production: Have Questions? We've Got Answers!
November 15, 2023
6:30pm - 8:00pm
CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY
December 2023
Farm Business Plan Writing Course
December 6, 2023
December 13, 2023
January 10, 2024
January 17, 2024
January 24, 2024
January 31, 2024
February 7, 2024
February 14, 2024
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Zoom
Transform your farm's future: master business planning with ease and confidence
Labor Roadshow VII
December 13, 2023
December 15, 2023
December 19 - December 20, 2023
8:30am - 4:30pm
Various Locations & One Zoom Option
In four regional locations, including one remote option!
Minority and Women-Onwed Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification 101
December 13, 2023
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Free webinar
Upcoming Events
Avian Disease and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - The Latest Updates and What It Means for Poultry Health
March 18, 2025
Colostrum and Calf-Hood Technology Dinner Meeting
March 19, 2025
Morrisville, NY
Field Crops and Vegetable IPM Roadshow

March 25, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM - CCE Herkimer County
Herkimer, NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)

March 25, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM - Farm Credit East, Cooperstown
Cooperstown , NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)

March 26, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM Roadshow - CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)

March 26, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM Roadshow - CCE Chenango County
Norwich, NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)

March 27, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM Roadshow - CCE Saratoga 4-H Training Center
Ballston Spa, NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)

March 28, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM Roadshow - CCE Fulton-Montgomery County
Fonda, NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)

March 28, 2025 : Field Crops and Vegetable IPM Roadshow - CCE Schoharie County
Cobleskill, NY
2.0 DEC credits (1a, 10, 21, 23)
2.0 CCA Credits (Pest Mgmt)
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.
- 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
- 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.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.