2024 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2024
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 8, 2024
January 22, 2024
January 29, 2024
February 12, 2024
February 19, 2024
March 11, 2024
March 25, 2024
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Free webinar series
2024 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series
January 9, 2024
February 13, 2024
March 12, 2024
April 9, 2024
May 14, 2024
June 11, 2024
July 9, 2024
August 13, 2024
September 10, 2024
October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.
NY Certified Organic Winter Farmer Meetings
January 9, 2024
January 13, 2024
10am - 2pm
Jordan Hall
Geneva, NY
January 9: Dairy focused. January 13: Field Crop Focused. Free to attend, bring a dish to pass for the potluck lunch!
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 11, 2024
January 18, 2024
January 25, 2024
February 1, 2024
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Free webinar series
Land Rental and Leases for Non-Operating Land Owners
January 17, 2024
6:30pm - 8pm
Zoom
This is an informational meeting on understanding Land Rental and Lease rates for the 2024 crop season.
POSTPONED: Unlocking the Potential to Finding and Keeping GOOD Employees - Inspired by Annie's Project
January 18, 2024
January 25, 2024
Noon - 1pm
Zoom
Are you looking to unlock the full potential of your employees? Do you find it difficult to retain good employees? If so, please join us for a 2 part series in unlocking the secret to finding and keeping good employees.
February 2024
Winter Meeting: Grazing & Agroforestry
February 1 - February 2, 2024
10am - 2pm
Benton Fire Hall (Feb 1st), CCE Madison County (Feb 2nd)
$20 per person. Lunch provided. Two locations to choose from.
Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
February 7, 2024
10am - 2:30pm
CCE Schoharie County
Cobleskill, NY
In these uncertain times, safeguarding valuable farm assets has become paramount to ensure our farming communities' continued success and sustainability. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
February 17, 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm
Fulton Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NY
Are you passionate about agriculture and dreaming of starting your own farm? Did you start farming in 2022 or 2023 and still seek more help? Look no further!
Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024
February 21, 2024 : Corn Day 2024
9:30am - 2:30pm
Otesaga Resort
Cooperstown, NY
2.25 DEC Pesticide recertification credits available, and 3.0 CCA CEU credits available. Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.
NAP - Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program from the USDA FSA
February 21, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Free webinar from FSA & CCE.
Grant & Grow Info Session
February 23, 2024
9am - 4pm
CCE Broome County/Ag Development Center
Binghamton, NY
Hear from a wide variety of presenters on NYS grant and low-interest loan programs for farms & food-based businesses.
Farms on Film Webinar Sessions
February 26, 2024
February 28, 2024
7pm - 8pm EST
Zoom
This virtual seminar will feature film industry experts on how to "market" your property and its use in the film and TV industry. As well as, how to prepare and what to expect should a company crew utilize the farm. $10 to attend.
NAP - Programa de Asistencia por Desastres Para Cultivos no Asegurados de la Agencia de Servicios Agricolas del USDA
February 27, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Webinario Gratuito De FSA y CCE.
Managing Weeds in Field Crops
February 28, 2024
10am - Noon & 2:30 - 4:30pm
CCE Schoharie County & CCE Madison County
DEC Credits available. Two locations to choose from.
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
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.
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
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"
June 2024
New York State Fiber Conference
June 9, 2024
9am - 4pm
Butternut Hill Campground
Bouckville, NY
Theme for this year: Quality Matters
Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow II
June 10, 2024 : SUNY Morrisville
9am - 2pm
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville, NY
Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow II
June 24, 2024 : Washington County Fairgrounds Office
9am - 2pm
Washington County Fairgrounds Office
Greenwich, NY
Artificial Insemination Training Course~Stillwater
June 25 - June 26, 2024 : Artificial Insemination Training Course~Stillwater
9am - 3pm
Koval Brothers Dairy
Stillwater, NY
Two-Day Course. English / Spanish program. Lunch included.
July 2024
Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow II
July 1, 2024 : Cobleskill
9am - 2pm
Center for Agriculture & Natural Resources
Cobleskill, NY
Artificial Insemination Training Course~Earlville
July 15 - July 16, 2024 : Artificial Insemination Training Course~Earlville
9am - 3pm
Indian Camp Farm & Dairy
Earlville, NY
Two-Day Course. English / Spanish program. Lunch included.
North American Manure EXPO
July 17 - July 18, 2024
7:30am - 5pm
Patterson Farms, Inc
Auburn, NY
Two day event.
Fresh Cow Health Disorders - Spanish
July 19, 2024
July 26, 2024
August 2, 2024
August 9, 2024
August 16, 2024
August 23, 2024
August 30, 2024
1pm - 2pm EST
Zoom
Free webinar series in Spanish.
August 2024
Calving Workshop
August 6, 2024 : Calving Workshop
10am - 1pm
CCE Herkimer County
Herkimer, NY
English / Spanish program. Limited to 8 English speaking & 8 Spanish speaking participants. Lunch included.
September 2024
Corn Silage Dry Down Day
September 3, 2024 : Corn Silage Dry Down Day
10am - 3pm
Keystone Mills
Fort Plain, NY
Bring your samples (bundles of 3-4 plants from each field) to get your whole plant dry matter and estimated harvest date range.
Statewide Swine 101 Week
September 25, 2024 : Statewide Swine 101 Week
5:30-8:45 pm
CCE Herkimer County
Herkimer, NY
Come and join us at one of these 5 Locations across New York State for a FREE DINNER, timely information, and a take home gift!
Tax Awareness for Farmers - Webinar
September 25, 2024 : Tax Awareness for Farmers
1pm - 2pm EST
Zoom
NY FarmNet Free Webinar
October 2024
Fall 2024 Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop Series
October 22, 2024 : SUNY Cobleskill
6:30pm - 8:30pm
SUNY Cobleskill Center for Ag and Natural Sciences Building
Cobleskill, NY
The program costs $10/farm and includes dinner.
Fall 2024 Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop Series
October 23, 2024 : CCE Saratoga County
6:30pm - 8:30pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
The program costs $10/farm and includes dinner.
Feeder School
October 29, 2024 : Insight Dairy - Herkimer County
10am - 3pm
Insight Dairy
Little Falls, NY
One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. Offered in English and Spanish at each site. Stations with hands-on activities/demos. Lunch included.
Feeder School
October 30, 2024 : Barber Brothers Dairy - Saratoga County
10am - 3pm
Barber Brothers Dairy
Schuylerville, NY
One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. Offered in English and Spanish at each site. Stations with hands-on activities/demos. Lunch included.
November 2024
Ag Energy Efficiencies Program
November 6, 2024 : Ag Energy Efficiencies Program
Noon - 1:30pm
CCE Columbia-Greene Counties
Acra, NY
Free In-Person Program
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness Program
November 7 - November 8, 2024 : Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness course
8am - 5pm
CCE Madison County
Morrisville, NY
Join us for this two-day program to learn about the safe extraction of a large live animal in local emergencies.
Farm to School Summit
November 20 - November 22, 2024 : Farm to School Summit
Syracuse OnCenter
Syracuse, NY
Please join us at the inaugural NY Farm to School Summit, on November 20-22, 2024, at the Syracuse Oncenter.
December 2024
Labor Roadshow VIII
December 11, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 17 - December 18, 2024 : Labor Roadshow VIII
8:30am - 4pm in person, Noon - 2pm virtual
Varies
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.
Dairy
Livestock
Forages
Grains
Upcoming Events
Farm to School Summit
November 20 - November 22, 2024 : Farm to School Summit
Syracuse, NY
Please join us at the inaugural NY Farm to School Summit, on November 20-22, 2024, at the Syracuse Oncenter.
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
SAVE THE DATE! New Location!
January 8, 2025 : Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
SAVE THE DATE
Announcements
Sign Up for Our Weekly E-Newsletter
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.