2024 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2024
2024 Corn Congress
January 4, 2024
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 8 - March 25, 2024
2024 Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series
January 9 - December 10, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Agritourism for Maple Syrup Operations
January 9, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
New York Certified Organic (NYCO) Dairy and Field Crops Meetings
January 9 - February 13, 2024
NY Certified Organic Winter Farmer Meetings
January 9 - January 13, 2024
Program Sponsorship for the "Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series"
January 9, 2024
Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series -January
January 9 - January 30, 2024
Whole-Farm Webinar Series
January 9 - March 12, 2024
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 11 - February 1, 2024
Land Rental and Leases for Non-Operating Land Owners
January 17, 2024
POSTPONED: Unlocking the Potential to Finding and Keeping GOOD Employees - Inspired by Annie's Project
January 18 - January 25, 2024
Unlocking The Potential To Finding & Keeping GOOD Employees
January 18 - January 25, 2024
2024 Agriculture & Food Business Outlook Conference
January 19, 2024
NYBPA Annual Conference & Annual Meeting
January 19 - January 20, 2024
Winter Crop Meeting 2024 - Dryden Event
January 19, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 5 Release
January 25, 2024
Gathering of Good Graziers Conference
January 25 - January 27, 2024
2024 SWNY In-Person Field Crop Congress
January 31, 2024
February 2024
NWNY Dairy Day 2024
February 1, 2024
Winter Meeting: Grazing & Agroforestry
February 1 - February 2, 2024
Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series - February
February 6 - February 27, 2024
Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
February 7, 2024
Shop Talk: All Things Tillage
February 12, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Grants for Agritourism Operations
February 13, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Farm Asset Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations
February 13, 2024
NYCO Winter Farmer Meetings
February 13, 2024
Understanding Beef Diseases & Vaccinations Than Can Prevent Them
February 13, 2024
2024 Soybean & Small Grain Congress
February 14, 2024
Value-Added Dairy Processing Webinar II: "Putting the 4 P's of Marketing to Work for Your Diversified Dairy"
February 15, 2024
Value-Added Dairy Processing Webinar: Putting the 4P's of Marketing to Work for Your Diversified Dairy
February 15, 2024
Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
February 17, 2024
NYBPA 2024 Region 2 Annual Meeting
February 17, 2024
Getting Feeder Calves Off To A Good Start: Weaning & Backgrounding
February 20, 2024
Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024
February 21 - April 4, 2024
Join us for one of these commodity-specific, full-day events. Each event includes a trade show, lunch, and plenty of networking opportunities! DEC credits will be available for Corn Day. FSA New Borrower Training Credits available at all events.
NAP - Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program from the USDA FSA
February 21, 2024
Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
February 21, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 6 Release
February 22, 2024
Repurposing This Ol' Barn For Small Ruminants
February 22, 2024
Grant & Grow Info Session
February 23, 2024
Grant & Grow Info Session
February 23, 2024
Farms on Film Webinar Sessions
February 26 - February 28, 2024
NAP - Programa de Asistencia por Desastres Para Cultivos no Asegurados de la Agencia de Servicios Agricolas del USDA
February 27, 2024
DEC License CORE Training Series (BELMONT)
February 28 - April 3, 2024
DEC License CORE Training Series (RANDOLPH)
February 28 - April 3, 2024
Forage Congress 2024
February 28, 2024
Managing Weeds in Field Crops
February 28, 2024
March 2024
Program Sponsorship for "Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program"
March 1, 2024
The series will run every Tuesday from Jan 10 to Feb 21, 2023, from 12:30pm-1:30pm EST
Whole Farm Efficiency Webinar Series - March
March 5 - March 12, 2024
Northeast Dairy Management Conference
March 6 - March 7, 2024
2024 Spring Safety Meeting with Dairy Support Services
March 8, 2024
Grasstravaganza 2024: PLANT GRAZE - Growing Resilient Grazing Systems
March 9, 2024
"Hands-On Animal Care Dairy Training program"
March 11 - March 12, 2024
March 11 - Butterville Farms, 11279 County Rd 75, Adams, NY 13605
March 12 - Beller Farms, 10639 NY-126, Carthage, NY 13619
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Staffing your Agritourism Operation
March 12, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Broome County
March 13, 2024
Value-Added Dairy Processing Tour
March 13 - March 14, 2024
Value-Added Dairy Tour
March 13 - March 14, 2024
Hands-on Animal Care Dairy Training Program - Cayuyga County
March 14, 2024
Dairy Greenhouse Gas Webinars
March 15 - March 22, 2024
FARM Dairy Animal Care Training
March 15 - March 22, 2024
Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training- Albion, NY
March 18, 2024
Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (ENGLISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY
March 19, 2024
Hands-on Dairy Animal Care Training (SPANISH SIGN UP ONLY)- Stanley, NY
March 19, 2024
"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at R&D Adams Dairy Farms, LLC
March 20, 2024
"Hands-On" Animal Care Dairy Training Program at Alfred State
March 21, 2024
Baskets to Pallets Virtual Event
March 21 - March 28, 2024
Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow
March 21 - April 12, 2024
NY Pork Producers 2024 Annual Meeting
March 23, 2024
Manure Storage Cover & Flare Farm Tour
March 27, 2024
Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course
March 27 - March 29, 2024
Yates County 2024 Crop Congress
March 27, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 7 Release
March 28, 2024
Manure Storage Cover and Flare Farm Tour
March 28, 2024
April 2024
Navigating HPAI in Cattle: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know
April 1, 2024
Dairy Foods Virtual Office Hours
April 3, 2024
Fertilizer Training Program
April 5, 2024
Hiring Asylees Into Agriculture and Food Manufacturing Jobs
April 5, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Working with your Local Tourism Office
April 9, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Livestock Grazing for Beginners - Postponed until summer
April 11, 2024
DEC Pesticide Applicator Review Session
April 12, 2024
DEC Pesticide Applicator Examination
April 17, 2024
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Program for Meat & Poultry Processing
April 17 - April 18, 2024
DEC Pesticide Applicator Exam
April 19, 2024
Cover Crop Breeding Field Walk
April 23, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 8 Release
April 25, 2024
May 2024
Cover Crop Breeding Field Walk
May 1, 2024
Meat Your Farmer 2024
May 2, 2024
Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Jess May- Farm Credit East Webinar
May 2, 2024
Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Jess May- Farm Credit East Webinar
May 2, 2024
Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Eden Valley Creamery
May 3, 2024
WEBINAR - Automated Milking Systems Efficiency: Balancing Focus on Individual Cows and System Optimization
May 8, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan
May 14, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Western NY Value-Added Dairy Discussion Group: Shtayburne Farm Creamery
May 16, 2024
HPAI in Dairy Cattle ~ Spanish Webinar
May 17, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 9 Release
May 23, 2024
Farmer Mental Health in New York State
May 29, 2024
Farm Tour
May 31, 2024
Farm Tour and Potluck at Rise'N'Swine Farm
May 31, 2024
June 2024
Broiler Field Day at Sunny Cove Farm
June 6, 2024
New York State Fiber Conference
June 9, 2024
Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow II
June 10 - July 1, 2024
We are coming to a lab near you! Three locations to choose from! Registration includes 3 samples. Additional samples can be added for additional $5 cost.
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)
June 11, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Tioga County Summer Walk Series
June 12, 2024
Hands-On Calving Training - Wyoming County
June 13, 2024
Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats
June 15, 2024
Technology for Small Dairy - Pasture Walk
June 18, 2024
Artificial Insemination Training Course~Stillwater
June 25 - June 26, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 10 Release
June 27, 2024
smaxTec Technology for Small Grazing Dairies - Webinar
June 28, 2024
Tiestall Ventilation and Cow Comfort Workshop - Yates County
June 28, 2024
Twilight at Tamberlane
June 28, 2024
July 2024
Cornell Seed Growers Field Day
July 2, 2024
Cornell Seed Growers Field Day
July 2, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Urban Agritourism
July 9, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Dairy Industry Update - HPAI in Dairy Cows
July 10, 2024
Sustainable Poultry Production
July 12, 2024
Artificial Insemination Training Course~Earlville
July 15 - July 16, 2024
North American Manure Expo
July 17 - July 18, 2024
North American Manure EXPO
July 17 - July 18, 2024
Fresh Cow Health Disorders - Spanish
July 19 - August 30, 2024
Fresh Cow Health Disorders Webinar Series in SPANISH
July 19, 2024
Join us for this highly requested series tailored towards Spanish-speaking dairy farm mid-managers! Details below.
Sundaes on the Farm
July 21, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 11 Release
July 25, 2024
August 2024
2024 Aurora Farm Field Day
August 1, 2024
2024 Aurora Farm Field Day
August 1, 2024
Calving Workshop
August 6, 2024
Hands-On Calving Training - Yates County
August 7, 2024
CANCELED Hands-On Calving Training - Genesee County
August 8, 2024
**CANCELLED ** FARM Updates & COW$ - New Tools for Improving Individual Cow and Herd Profitability
August 12, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -TBD
August 13, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Tioga County Summer Walk Series: Pasture Walk #2
August 13, 2024
Hands-On Calving Training -Livingston County
August 14, 2024
Canceled due to low registration- Hands-On Calving Training -Orleans County
August 15, 2024
2024 Broiler Field Day at Laughing Earth Farm
August 19, 2024
EVENT CANCELLED 2024 Broiler Field Day at Majestic Farm
August 20, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 12 Release
August 22, 2024
Grain Bin Safety and Rescue Training
August 22, 2024
NWNY BMR Male Sterile Sorghum Field Day
August 28, 2024
Organic Grains Field Day
August 30, 2024
September 2024
Corn Silage Dry Down Day
September 3, 2024
Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges
September 3, 2024
Corn Silage Dry-Down Clinic
September 4, 2024
Field Corn Walk: Tackling Tar Spot and Crop Challenges
September 4, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Handling Difficult Customers
September 10, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Tioga County Summer Pasture Walk #3
September 12, 2024
SWNY Skilled and Modern Trained Butcher Roundtable Discussion
September 16, 2024
Broiler Processing Workshop at Green Heron Growers
September 17, 2024
Composting Livestock Mortality and Butcher Waste
September 17, 2024
Late Summer Pasture Walk
September 19, 2024
Swine 101 - Western
September 23, 2024
Swine 101 Week - Western
September 23, 2024
CANCELLED Swine 101 Week - Finger Lakes
September 24, 2024
Swine 101 - Finger Lakes
September 24, 2024
Allegany County Farmer Neighbor Dinner
September 25, 2024
Statewide Swine 101 Week
September 25, 2024
Tax Awareness for Farmers - Webinar
September 25, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 13 Release
September 26, 2024
October 2024
Silvopasture - Planting Trees in Pasture Workshop
October 1, 2024
Farm Fresh Marketing: A Veteran Cohort
October 2 - November 6, 2024
Marketing for a farm involves promoting and selling agricultural products by understanding consumer needs, creating a unique brand, setting competitive prices, and using various channels to reach customers. With successful marketing efforts, farmers can build customer loyalty, increase sales, and ensure the farm's profitability. With so many moving parts to consider, many farmers find creating their farm's marketing path can be challenging and uncertain.
Farm Ops, Cornell Small Farm's Veterans in Agriculture project, is hosting a Veteran Farm Marketing Cohort in Fall 2024. This cohort, limited to 10 veterans and their farm partner, will develop marketing plans and strategies with the help of facilitators and through collaboration with the other veteran cohort members. Veterans who complete the cohort milestones will be eligible for funding to support their marketing goals.
Participants must be veterans residing in NYS and actively growing/producing agricultural products and be ready to commit at least 10 hours a week to develop a marketing plan. A current marketing plan is not required, but a need and desire for one is essential.
Facilitators will guide veterans through informational readings/videos, weekly virtual office hours, veteran group sessions, and a comprehensive marketing template, to be refined weekly until the end of 2024. Veterans who meet all milestones can request at least $400 in funding to help implement their marketing plan, with additional funding based on progress.
For those approved to be part of the cohort, the Marketing Veteran Cohort platform opens in September. Weekly live Zoom sessions will be held every Wednesday from October 2nd to November 6th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. To be eligible to request funding, participants must:
- Attend 5 of 6 live Zoom sessions,
- Share part of their marketing plan for group feedback during at least one session,
- Attend at least 2 facilitator office hours and provide plan updates or seek support,
- Submit the completed marketing plan by November 13th.
If eligible for funding, work and invoices must be submitted by March 5, 2025. Participants in the Marketing Veteran Cohort will not be eligible for Farm Ops online course scholarships from September 15 to November 15, 2024, and January to March 2025, to ensure focus on the marketing plan.
This application will close on midnight September 2, 2024. Applicants will be notified by September 13th as to the status of their application.
LEAF: Biosecurity - Controlling Dangerous Germs Lurking on the Farm
October 2, 2024
2024 Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop at Bluegill Farms
October 3, 2024
Beef Quality Assurance
October 5, 2024
Fall Program: Maple, Mushrooms, and Business
October 5, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
October 8, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Hands-On Calving Training - Niagara County
October 10, 2024
Larger Herd, Low-Overhead Dairy Grazing Field Day
October 10, 2024
Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate
October 16 - October 17, 2024
Hands-On Calving Training - Ontario County
October 16, 2024
Fall 2024 Meat Processing and Marketing Workshop Series
October 22 - October 23, 2024
This Fall, the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program will offer workshops around Eastern NY on meat processing and marketing topics. The series is possible through funding from the Northeast Risk Management Education program. Dinner included.
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 14 Release
October 24, 2024
Stockmanship & Stewardship
October 25 - October 26, 2024
Stockmanship and Stewardship 2024
October 25, 2024
This event is designed for beef producers and is one of 4 that will be hosted across the U.S. in 2024. This two-day educational experience features low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions, and industry updates. Learn more here!
Feeder School
October 29 - October 30, 2024
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.
Dairy Feeder School - Host Farm: Twin Birch Dairy
October 31, 2024
November 2024
2024 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium
November 1 - November 3, 2024
Harvest Party and Annual Meeting of the Good Farmer's Guild
November 2, 2024
Ag Energy Efficiencies Program
November 6, 2024
Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Lake Country Holsteins
November 6, 2024
Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Coyne Farms
November 7 - November 8, 2024
Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness Program
November 7 - November 8, 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
November 12, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Dairy Feeder School - Host Farm: Walnut Ridge Dairy
November 12, 2024
2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 13
November 13, 2024
2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 14
November 14, 2024
Steuben County Crop Symposium
November 14, 2024
Farm to School Summit
November 20 - November 22, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 15 Release
November 28, 2024
December 2024
Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Agritourism Accessibility
December 10, 2024
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?
Beginning January 17th, join our free monthly lunch-hour workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
Labor Roadshow VIII
December 11 - December 18, 2024
Crops, Cows & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship
December 20, 2024
Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 16 Release
December 26, 2024
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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
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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.