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earlier monthsApril 2016
Precision Agriculture Day
April 4, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Batavia, NY
- Have you mastered Precision Agriculture technology and want to take it to the next level?
- Are you mystified by this advanced technology, but are ready to start learning?
- Are you a student looking for different and exciting career options?
- Join an international consultant and local experts as we discuss Precision Agricultural technology an how it impacts you!
Hoof Health Solutions Course - Western Region Class
April 19 - April 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
This course will focus on lameness detection and treating lame cows. Training your team to identify and treat lame cows is of utmost importance for animal welfare!
CANCELED Footbath Treatment - Western Region
April 19, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pavilion, NY
Discussion will focus on options for footbath treatments and will be targeted for farm owners/managers. Led by Chip Hendrickson
CLASS FULL Hoof Health Solutions Course - Eastern Region Class
April 21 - April 22, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Newark, NY
This course will focus on lameness detection and treating lame cows. Training your team to identify and treat lame cows is of utmost importance for animal welfare!
Footbath Treatment - Eastern Region
April 21, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
Discussion will focus on options for footbath treatments and will be targeted for farm owners/managers. Led by Chip Hendrickson
2016 Advanced Dairy Nutrition Short Course
April 28, 2016
http://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/advanced-dairy-nutrition
May 2016
Livestock Discussion Meeting
May 3, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
This will be an informal meeting where Leith MacKenzie of Sweet Grass Meats will join us to speak about his 11 years of experience marketing locally raised livestock. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from a producer about building their operation over time. There will be no charge for this group, but if you plan on attending, please register in advance.
Webinar: Strategies for Nonpregnancy Diagnosis in Dairy Cows
May 9, 2016
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Early identification of nonpregnant cows is key to any reproductive program. Presented by Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Paul will discuss the latest data on traditional and emerging methods of nonpregnancy diagnosis and the best ways to incorporate these technologies to improve reproductive performance on your farm This webinar is sponsored by Hoard's Dairyman and Parnell.
Please RSVP by May 6 to: Zach Amey at 585-786-2251 x123 or zta3@cornell.edu
Farm Safety Day
May 18, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Sackets Harbor, NY
June 2016
Cornell Small Grains Management Field Day
June 2, 2016
9:30 a.m.
Aurora, NY
Dairy Princess Festival
June 4, 2016
All Day
Canton, NY
2016 Advanced Dairy Nutrition Short Course
June 6 - June 9, 2016
Ithaca, NY
http://ansci.cals.cornell.edu/advanced-dairy-nutrition
Tri-County Graziers Twilight Pasture Walk
June 9, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campbell, NY
Join the Tri-County Graziers for their first pasture walk of the season!
Sundae at the Farm
June 12, 2016
12:00pm-3:00pm
Malone, NY
Free Admission and Open to the Public
Wagon tour stops at: dairy barn, maternity ward, heifer facility, calf hutches, and milking parlor
Wagon tour stops at: dairy barn, maternity ward, heifer facility, calf hutches, and milking parlor
Cheese Tasting & Evaluation Workshop
June 14, 2016
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
East Aurora, NY
If you love cheese, then you won't want to miss this class! Learn all about the cheese-making process while sampling mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, goat and feta cheeses, which are all made in New York State!
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 14, 2016
7-9 pm
Stillwater, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their herd reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance like how to select the ideal voluntary waiting period.
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 20, 2016
7-9 pm
Lansing, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance, like how to select the ideal waiting period.
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 21, 2016
7:00pm-9:00pm
Peru, NY
Summer Dairy Reproduction Update
June 22, 2016
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
New research helps dairy producers optimize their herd reproductive efficiency. Come hear about ways to enhance repro performance like how to select the ideal voluntary waiting period.
Edge of Field, Not To Be Overlooked - But To Be Understood
June 28, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m,
Mount Morris, NY
Informational meeting to learn about funding opportunities, denitrifying bioreactors, and edge of field monitoring equipment.
Soil Health & Cover Crop Workshop
June 30, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Elba, NY
"Soil health basics and why to start cover cropping"
Event sponsored by: Western New York Soil Health Alliance
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