The webinar series will be delivered in Spanish using the Zoom platform. The series will cover topics related to sustainable vegetable gardening, soil fertility, pest management, health & nutrition benefits of gardening, vegetable preservation, leadership & community integration, and considerations/challenges of transitioning to commercial production. 

El seminario en línea se impartirá en español utilizando la plataforma Zoom. El seminario cubrirá temas ralacionados al cultivo sostenible de vegetales en huertas, fertiliad de suelos, manejo de pestes, beneficios nutricionales y a la salud, preservación de vegetales, liderazgo e integración comunitaria, y consideraciones/desafíos de la transición a la producción comercial.  

Nancy Glazier and Joan Petzen will continue with the topic of selling meat products. 

Topics include the basics of starting a farm business, an outline of who's who, an introduction to available resources, and a discussion on "is farming right for you?". 

The Milk Quality Online Course will cover basic milk parlor and mastitis management principles lead by the Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS). It is intended for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of milk quality management.

Marketing has transitioned from traditional methods to incorporating integrated online platforms.   This course will focus on learning how to utilize technology and content creation to optimize a farms marketing presence.

One of the production inputs we have control over are the genetics we choose for our flocks. Sheep Genetics USA is a proactive and collaborative initiative focused on improving genetic tools to enhance profitability. It is designed with action committees representing all industry stakeholders thereby unifying the industry in an effort to maximize demand for American Lamb.  

Farm Business Planning for Beginners: Thursday, May 13th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics Include farm management, marketing and regulations, insurance, and SWOT analysis. 

Topics Include: farm management, marketing and regulations, insurance, and SWOT analysis.

 Analyzing Farm Enterprises: Thursday, May 20th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include "Hops, Hogs, and Honey - Oh My!", market analysis, evaluating assets, and farm diversification.

Topics include "Hops, Hogs, and Honey - Oh My!", market analysis, evaluating assets, and farm diversification.

Join Laura Biasillo, CCE Broome Agricultural Economic Development Specialist, as we discuss how to identify buyers for your farm/agricultural products, what they may be looking for, packaging, transportation logistics, invoicing, and everything in-between. Whether you are looking at working with a food hub, food bank, TASTE NY store, or even consumers looking to buy in quantities - this brownbag webinar is for you. 

Composting mortalities and butchery waste is an easy, cost effective, environmentally sound, and compassionate practice. In this Livestock Program Work Team sponsored webinar, Jean Bonhotal, Waste Management Specialist and Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute in Soil and Crop Sciences, will present how to compost livestock on-farm in NYS.

This free Brooding and Rearing Basics class is for those who want to learn more about raising waterfowl. Topics include breed selection, managing brooders, nutrition basics, housing basics, and considerations for producing eggs and meat. 

Farm Financial Management Basics: Thursday, May 27th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include record keeping methods, common financial statements, and tax considerations.

Topics include: record keeping methods, common financial statements, and tax considerations

The webinar series will be delivered in Spanish using the Zoom platform. The series will cover topics related to sustainable vegetable gardening, soil fertility, pest management, health & nutrition benefits of gardening, vegetable preservation, leadership & community integration, and considerations/challenges of transitioning to commercial production. 

El seminario en línea se impartirá en español utilizando la plataforma Zoom. El seminario cubrirá temas ralacionados al cultivo sostenible de vegetales en huertas, fertiliad de suelos, manejo de pestes, beneficios nutricionales y a la salud, preservación de vegetales, liderazgo e integración comunitaria, y consideraciones/desafíos de la transición a la producción comercial.  

The Milk Quality Online Course will cover basic milk parlor and mastitis management principles lead by the Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS). It is intended for dairy business on-farm personnel (owner or employee) seeking to increase their knowledge of milk quality management.

Weed control across the farm relevant for vegetables, fruit, and pasture/forage. Topics include weed ID of common and new species, why nightshades are so problematic, assessing impact of & control weeds in pasture, herbicide resistance, cultivator demo, and mid-season weed control options.  DEC credits requested (approval pending): 2.5 credits in categories 1a (commercial plant ag), 1.25 credit in category 21 (field crops), 1.5 credit in category 22 (fruit) and 2.0 credits in category 23 (vegetable).

Considering building a 20,000 bird processing facility? CCE St Lawrence County is offering a tour of two established 5A operations to aid participants' understanding of the regulations around processing poultry in NYS. 

The Southern Adirondack Fiber Producers Cooperative Wool Pool will be accepting wool from 2019, 2020, and 2021 shearings by appointment only at Battenkill Fibers in Greenwich NY. Both standard wool and longwool in white or natural color is being accepted. 

June 22, 2021

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Kelly Farm

2270 DeKalb Kelly Rd

Rensselaer Falls

June 30, 2021

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Miner Institute Dairy Barn

1034 Miner Farm Rd Chazy, NY

All dairy & livestock producers are invited to attend a pasture walk hosted by Brehm Farm, Inc. The Brehms will discuss their successes and opportunities using rotational grazing for their 150-cow dairy herd, with discussion on managing pastures and time to share producers' experiences and questions.

Thursday, 1 July 2021
For seed growers, seed treatment applicators, and other seed professionals
Place: NYSIP Foundation Seed Barn, 791 Dryden Rd., Rt. 366, Ithaca, NY
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

Join us for two evenings as experts from Cornell University and NYS Ag and Markets present and discuss the current opportunities and issues surrounding hemp grain and fiber production in New York State.

Tuesday, July 6 - Variety research, planting and harvesting methods, insects, weeds, and diseases.

Wednesday, July 7 - Processing and processors, hemp production economics, and the latest regulatory and policy updates from the New York State Dept. of Ag and Markets.

Free evening webinars with presentations by Cornell University and NYS Ag and Markets.

O'Mara Farm beef tour in Hubbardsville and Canastota.

The South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Team is excited to announce that we will resume in-person meetings of our Central NY Dairy Girl Network Peer Group this summer. This peer group brings dairy women together to build camaraderie, share ideas and experiences, and learn from one another. We typically invite a guest to share an informal presentation about a topic of interest, and we encourage everyone to join the discussion. All women involved in any aspect of the dairy industry are welcome to attend.

Let's say you have a flock of 125 ewes in early lactation, all raising twins. You want to move them into a 3-acre field of improved fast-growing pasture. Question: How long can your flock graze in that field? Or a similar question: How many acres do you need to graze those sheep for 5 days? Or another question: How many inches of grass will a ewe eat each day to meet her nutrient requirements?

Reasons, Economics, & Practical Strategies

Join Jeff and Leslie Jorritsma on their alpaca farm in Prattsburgh NY for an in-person learning experience about raising alpacas for fiber. Topics will include buying, breeding, boarding, and birthing.

A walk through the process of becoming a certified pesticide applicator. Whether

you want to do landscaping, structural pest control, or agriculture, learn how
to qualify for the exam and start your new career. Register now.

Participants will tour the listed fields in the West Groton area before the meeting, then bring questions and comments to the meeting at the Scheffler's farm. Our focus will be on annual forages, small grains, soybeans, and corn, but welcome other crop questions as well. We will begin with a light lunch, so registration is required.

Cancelled due to lack of interest.  Contact Erik Smith for more information or to express interest in future events.

Join us for a free on-farm demonstration and discussion about the importance of adequate calf barn ventilation and the impacts ventilation has on calf health and performance. This program is applicable to any sized dairy farm, and any type of barn ventilation system.

DEC Staff will explain the differences between minimum risk, general, and

restricted use pesticides, how to avoid common violations in the field, and how
to become certified applicators and register a pest control business. Register now.

Come see how Dan and Eric Carey graze nearly 300 dairy cows on 200 pasture acres in Groton, NY. With CCE educators Fay Benson & Mary Kate MacKenzie.

Join CCE poultry experts as they help navigate the potential pitfalls of summer including predators, pasture management, and heat stress. This free lecture is sponsored by the Cornell Livestock Program Work Team. 

Carey Farm, Groton (Tompkins County) - With Cornell Cooperative Extension educators Fay Benson & Mary Kate MacKenzie.  Come see how Dan and Eric Carey graze nearly 300 dairy cows on 200 pasture acres in Groton, NY. Fay will discuss controlling soil compaction in grazing systems and present compaction data collected from the Carey's pastures for the past 3 years.

A gathering of farmers, makers, designers, manufacturers, educators, and others interested in strengthening NYS's textile supply chain.