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October 2024

Silvopasture - Planting Trees in Pasture Workshop

October 1, 2024
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wild Geese Farm
Franklinville, NY

Silvopasture - Planting Trees in Pasture Workshop

Join Allegany County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff for an on-farm workshop on establishing silvopasture systems in livestock pastures.

Farm Fresh Marketing: A Veteran Cohort

October 2, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 16, 2024
October 23, 2024
October 30, 2024
November 6, 2024

Join Katelyn Walley - 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.

LEAF: Biosecurity - Controlling Dangerous Germs Lurking on the Farm

October 2, 2024 : LEAF: Biosecurity- Controlling Dangerous Germs Lurking on the Farm
6pm - 8pm
JCC Carnahan Center
Jamestown, NY

LEAF: Biosecurity - Controlling Dangerous Germs Lurking on the Farm

Join us for a discussion on bacteria and viruses that are of concern to livestock farms in WNY. We'll discuss the most common ones for poultry, small ruminants, pigs, and cattle and review preventing and managing these diseases. This session is offered simultaneously in-person and over Zoom.

2024 Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop at Bluegill Farms

October 3, 2024 : Livestock Mortality Composting Training at Bluegill Farms
10am - 2pm
Steuben County Office and Bluegill Farms
Bath, NY

2024 Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop at Bluegill Farms

Join CCE and Cornell Waste Management Jean Bonhotal to discuss properly constructing and maintaining livestock mortality and butcher waste compositing piles on the farm. The classroom session will be followed with lunch and a trip to Bluegill Farms to see, dig into, and discuss their compost piles and keys to a successful process! 

Fall Program: Maple, Mushrooms, and Business

October 5, 2024
9am - 12noon
Ellicottville Town Center
Ellicottville, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host speakers Saturday on maple production, mushrooms and farm business management.

Beef Quality Assurance

October 5, 2024
9am - 3pm
Empire Livestock
Cherry Creek, NY

Beef Quality Assurance

Join Beef Quality Assurance and hear the following: "Together We Are More" The importance of building relationships in the beef industry, BQA Presentation, Chute-side Training and Rural Mental Health Resilience. 

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences

October 8, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences

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!
Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!


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.

Hands-On Calving Training - Niagara County

October 10, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Niagara County (Spanish)
1pm - 4pm
Niagara County Cooperative Extension
Lockport, NY

Larger Herd, Low-Overhead Dairy Grazing Field Day

October 10, 2024
10:30am-1:30pm
Graceland Dairies
Dansville, NY

Join us at the farm of Holly Burley Moore for a discussion on how she keeps her overhead costs low on her 550 head grazing dairy.

Hands-On Calving Training - Niagara County

October 10, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Niagara County (English)
1pm - 4pm
Niagara County Cooperative Extension
Lockport, NY

To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.

This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.

Hands-On Calving Training - Ontario County

October 16, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Ontario County (Spanish)
1pm - 4pm
Ontario County Cooperative Extension
Canandaigua, NY

Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate

October 16 - October 17, 2024
6pm-9pm
Zoom

Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate

The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm's annual insurance premium.

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.

Hands-On Calving Training - Ontario County

October 16, 2024 : Hands-On Calving Training - Ontario County (English)
1pm - 4pm
Ontario County Cooperative Extension
Canandaigua, NY

To assist or not to assist? That is (one of) the questions dairy farm personnel have while working in the maternity area on a farm.

This workshop will teach best calving management practices to minimize stillbirth rates and improve calf and cow health during and directly after the calving process.

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. 

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 14 Release

October 24, 2024
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 14 Release

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 14

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Stockmanship & Stewardship

October 25 - October 26, 2024
Erie County Fairgrounds
Hamburg, NY

Stockmanship & Stewardship

Elevate Your Beef and Dairy Operations

Join us for a dynamic event tailored for beef and dairy producers in New York and surrounding states. Explore various informative topics, such as carcass quality, grazing management, consumer insights, and more, designed to elevate your operations and boost profitability.

Stockmanship and Stewardship 2024

October 25, 2024
All Day
Erie County Fairgrounds
Hamburg, NY

Stockmanship and Stewardship 2024

Save the date!! The event is one of 4 across the US and is a two-day educational experience featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions, and industry updates.

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.

Dairy Feeder School - Host Farm: Twin Birch Dairy

October 31, 2024
10 am - 3 pm; Registration at 9:30
Twin Birch Dairy
Skaneateles, NY

Dairy Feeder School -  Host Farm: Twin Birch Dairy

One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders;  Offered in English and Spanish at each site;  Stations with hands-on activities/demos

 Topics Covered During Feeder School:

 ¨ Economics and importance of feeding and feed management

¨ Dry matter and feeder math basics: how to measure DM and refusals, and adjust ration

¨ Feed consistency and TMR audits

¨ Troubleshooting mixer wagons

¨ Bunk silo management, map out bunk, packing density and preservation, and feed out

¨ Safety

 

November 2024

2024 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium

November 1 - November 3, 2024
Cornell University Campus
Ithaca, NY

2024 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium

The 2024 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium is scheduled for Friday Nov 1st- Sunday Nov 3rd, on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY. Goat and sheep raisers and industry stakeholders are welcome to register for the whole event or individual days.

Friday Nov 1st is devoted to advance sign-up workshops on: 1) Secure Sheep and Wool Supply & Biosecurity planning - NYSAGM 2) Learning to do a field necropsy - Dr. Mary Smith DVM, 3) Demos and hands-on skills for new goat and sheep raisers - Betsy Hodge and Dr. tatiana Stanton, and later in the evening, 4) Balancing Rations using Computer Software -Rich Toebe, Delaware CCE

Harvest Party and Annual Meeting of the Good Farmer's Guild

November 2, 2024 : Harvest Party and Annual Meeting of the Good Farmer's Guild
4pm - 7pm
Massachusetts Avenue Project
Buffalo, NY

Harvest Party and Annual Meeting of the Good Farmer's Guild

Join the Good Farmer's Guild of WNY for a potluck to celebrate the end of the growing season and an update at what the organization's plan is for 2024.

Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Lake Country Holsteins

November 6, 2024 : Hands-On Hoof Trimming - Small-Farm Focused
9: 30am - 3:30pm
Lake Country Holsteins
Stanley, NY

Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Lake Country Holsteins

Interested in a career as a hoof trimmer?  Are you a dairy farmer with too many lame cows and trouble finding a hoof trimmer when you need one? Then join us for a hands-on hoof trimming workshop to learn the foundations of excellent hoof health!  We will practice trimming on cadaver hooves. 

Farm Fresh Marketing: A Veteran Cohort

October 2, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 16, 2024
October 23, 2024
October 30, 2024
November 6, 2024

Join Katelyn Walley - 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.

Ag Energy Efficiencies Program

November 6, 2024 : Ag Energy Efficiencies Program
Noon - 1:30pm
CCE Columbia-Greene Counties
Acra, NY

Free In-Person Program

Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Coyne Farms

November 7 - November 8, 2024 : Hands-On Hoof Trimming
9:30am - 3:30pm
Coyne Farms
Avon, NY

Hands-On Hoof Trimming Workshop - Coyne Farms

Are you or one of your employees looking to improve hoof-trimming skills and lower lameness in your herd? Then join us for a hands-on hoof trimming workshop to learn the foundations of excellent hoof health! We will practice trimming on cadaver hooves. 

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.

Dairy Feeder School - Host Farm: Walnut Ridge Dairy

November 12, 2024
10 am - 3 pm; Registration at 9:30
Walnut Ridge Dairy
Lansing, NY

Dairy Feeder School -  Host Farm: Walnut Ridge Dairy

One day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders;  Offered in English and Spanish at each site;  Stations with hands-on activities/demos

 Topics Covered During Feeder School:

 ¨ Economics and importance of feeding and feed management

¨ Dry matter and feeder math basics: how to measure DM and refusals, and adjust ration

¨ Feed consistency and TMR audits

¨ Troubleshooting mixer wagons

¨ Bunk silo management, map out bunk, packing density and preservation, and feed out

¨ Safety

 

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm

November 12, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm

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!
Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!


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.

2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 13

November 13, 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm, Registration begins @ 9:30am
Reyncrest Farm
Corfu, NY

2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 13

Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training is offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Steuben County Crop Symposium

Event Offers DEC Credits

November 14, 2024 : Steuben County Crop Symposium
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension Steuben County
Bath, NY

Steuben County Crop Symposium

The Southwest Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team and Cornell Cooperative Extension Steuben County are excited to host the Steuben County Crop Symposium. Meeting will take place November 14th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Cost is $5 and can be paid at the door with cash or check. Pre-registration is required. Regsiter online or contact Kelly Bourne at 585-268-7644 ext. 10.

2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 14

November 14, 2024
10:00am - 3:00pm, Registration begins @ 9:30am
DeBoover Family Farms
Phelps, NY

2024 Dairy Feeder School - November 14

Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training is offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

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.

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 15 Release

November 28, 2024
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 15 Release

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 15

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

December 2024

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Agritourism Accessibility

December 10, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
virtual

Agritourism Workshops Monthly! -Agritourism Accessibility

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!
Cost: Free to attend, but registration required!


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.

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.

Crops, Cows & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship

December 20, 2024

Our two forms of publications feature research-based and timely information from our four specialists, listed to the right, along with local event notifications and Cornell University outreach. This information is provided to participants who range from dairy, livestock, and field crops producers to agricultural suppliers and consultants.

Weekly Email Update: Shared with 550+ households who have signed up with our program.
Monthly Paper Mailer: To reach our stakeholders and farmers who lack internet access, we send out a monthly mailer where your company's logo and contact information would be featured with a mailing list of 320+ households.

If you sponsor our weekly and monthly publications you reach approximately 870 households.

Visit our website to view our newsletters!

Crops, Cows & Critters - Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Newsletter Sponsorship

December 31, 2023
December 20, 2024

Our two forms of publications feature research-based and timely information from our four specialists, listed to the right, along with local event notifications and Cornell University outreach. This information is provided to participants who range from dairy, livestock, and field crops producers to agricultural suppliers and consultants.

Weekly Email Update: Shared with 550+ households who have signed up with our program.
Monthly Paper Mailer: To reach our stakeholders and farmers who lack internet access, we send out a monthly mailer where your company's logo and contact information would be featured with a mailing list of 320+ households.

If you sponsor our weekly and monthly publications you reach approximately 870 households.

Visit our website to view our newsletters!

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 16 Release

December 26, 2024
https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos

Cornell Cow Convos Podcast- Episode 16 Release

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 16

https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/sets/cornell-dairy-convos


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Upcoming Events

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness Program

November 7 - November 8, 2024 : Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness course
Morrisville, NY

Join us for this two-day program to learn about the safe extraction of a large live animal in local emergencies.

View Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness Program Details

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.

View Farm to School Summit Details

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.

View Labor Roadshow VIII Details

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.
Your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Association Office.
  • 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
Any of our CNYDLFC Team members (calls/emails/texts/site visit requests all ok)
  • 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. 

The data that is collected, and the subsequent reports/findings/resources will be helpful for all of us to answer that call of "What's the average rental rate in my area?" and "How much do people charge to combine oats?"

Take the survey here.


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.


Spotted Lanternfly

Lycorma delicatula, or Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive plant hopper from Asia and is an agricultural pest. In the United States, it was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State on Staten Island, all New York City boroughs, Long Island, Port Jervis, Sloatsburg, Orangeburg, Ithaca, Binghamton, Middletown, Newburgh, Highland, and the Buffalo area. SLF threatens the agriculture and forestry industries, and is also a nuisance pest. The nymphs and adults feed on over 70 different plants, but is especially detrimental to grapes, a black walnut, hops, maple trees and apples. New York State Ag and Markets supported CCE efforts to help bring awareness to communities and we developed this Public Service Announcement and would appreciate you sharing it with your member lists. 



CCE Livestock Program Work Team

See the Livestock Program Work Team website for news, upcoming programs, and NYS Slaughterhouse Map.

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