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earlier monthsNovember 2013
BQA in a Day, Beef Quality Assurance Workshop
November 2, 2013
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Seneca Falls, NY
Register early! Class size is limited!!
Topics covered will be care and husbandry, feedstuffs, feed additives and medications, processing and treatment records, and injectable health products.
Selecting Bulls to Fit Your Market: Producing the Quality Beef Your Customers Seek
November 4, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Portageville, NY
This program will provide the basics to understanding EPDs, which EPDs are relevant to your farm, and how to use them to reach your marketing objectives.
Tools for Teams
November 4, 2013
9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Varysburg, NY
Participating in "Tools for Teams" can help advisors enhance their contribution to their clients' profitability. Penn State and Cornell University faculty and extension specialist will show advisors how to use proven tools for monitoring farm performance.
Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Seneca County
November 6 - December 11, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Monroe County
November 7 - December 12, 2013
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rochester, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Planning for Succession Workshop Series, CCE - Wyoming County
November 7 - December 12, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
Members of each generation involved in agricultural business together are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop to learn about skills, tools and tactics needed for success in a multi-generation business.
Academy for Dairy Executives
November 13 - November 14, 2013
noon to noon
Virgil, NY
The Academy for Dairy Executives is an educational opportunity for progressive dairy executives. The program is designed to provide dairy executives and agri-service personnel the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the leadership and management skills necessary to run a successful dairy in these volatile times. The Academy provides a forum for producers to learn and interact with each other and the presenters during three one-night sessions over 10 months.The program is designed to enhance understanding of the fast-changing dairy industry. By coming to this program, you will continue to develop the necessary leadership and business management skills to lead your dairy business into the future.
Feed Dealer's Meeting, CCE - Wyoming County
November 14, 2013
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Warsaw, NY
This meeting will have two different locations. CCE - Wyoming County and CCE-Ontario County
Feed Dealer's Meeting, CCE - Ontario County
November 14, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Canandaigua, NY
This meeting will have two different locations. CCE - Wyoming County and CCE-Ontario County
Cover Cropping for Soil Health, Nutrient Management and Water Quality
November 14, 2013
9:15am-3:30pm
Big Flats, NY
This cover crop workshop features speakers from Cornell and Penn. State University, Pennsylvania No-till Alliance, USDA NRCS, Western NY Crop Management Association, local Farmers, and the Upper Susquehanna Coalition. Discussion and demonstrations of no-till and zone-till equipment and lessons learned on how to successfully use this equipment, will be conducted by a farmer panel and equipment dealers. A field tour of our cover crop demonstration plantings will be given in the morning which includes: time of seeding of several species and diverse cover crop mixes, over several dates.
4.0 CCA credits available.
FARM EXIT WORKSHOP
November 22, 2013
1 pm - 3 pm
Homer, NY
Featuring Dan Galusha, Consultant, Farm Credit
Considerations for Selling the Farm will be discussed:
- Tax Consequences and Liabilities
- Land contract vs deed title transfer
- Lease w/ option to buy
- After tax paid cash flow analysis
- Sale of personal residence
December 2013
Calf Congress 2013 - "Growing the Next Generation"
December 4 - December 5, 2013
Henrietta, NY
Pre-registration on-line is now closed.
If you still want to register please contact:
Cathy Wallace: 585-343-3040 x138
GRAIN MARKETER'S An Opportunity
December 6, 2013
11am - 2pm
Union Springs, NY
To Store or Not to Store? That's the big question that drives post-harvest grain marketing, but you don't need a crystal ball to make an informed decision. By learning to evaluate the post-harvest marketing landscape, you can size-up grain storage opportunities with greater confidence. Presented by Penn State Extension Agricultural Marketing Specialist John Berry. You may remember John presented at our meeting last December. This seminar will enhance participant's market understanding, hone their marketing skills, and build confidence when making grain marketing decisions. All of this is achieved when we start to appreciate the value and ease of marketing actions based on actual market information. This workshop is sponsored by the The New York Corn; Soybean Growers Association. Call Sharon if you would like to car pool (607) 753-5078 or shv7@cornell.edu. For more information contact Janice Degni at (607) 753-5215 or jgd3@cornell.edu.
January 2014
NY Certified Organic Winter Meeting Series
January 14, 2014
10 am - 2:30
Geneva, NY
Barley and Buckwheat: Old Crops Receive New Interest .
No need to RSVP, just bring a dish to pass for the lunch. For more information, contact Fay Benson at 607-753-5213 or afb3@cornell.edu.
OSHA Training: What to Expect from an Inspection
January 14, 2014
9 am - 12 pm
Cortland, NY
An indoor meeting with an OSHA Educator.
Light refreshments will be available.
Pre-register by calling 756-7843 or on-line.
WNY - Corn Congress, Batavia
January 15, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Batavia, NY
Corn Congress is just a week away! Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!
Finger Lakes - Corn Congress, Waterloo
January 16, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterloo, NY
Corn Congress is just a week away! Come and get all the latest on corn production from Cornell researchers, extension, and local industry. Visit with all of your favorite local industry representatives at the Ag. Exhibitor Show and get answers to all your questions on the latest technology and innovations!
Winter Crop Meeting for Vendors
January 17, 2014
9am - 3:45pm
Ithaca, NY
This meeting has passed
Field Crop Pest Management
January 21 - January 31, 2014
Just a test to see it this creates Characters.
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Upcoming Events
If I'm Not Here Tomorrow: Estate Planning for Young Farm Families with Children
November 5, 2025
Free webinar
Dairy Systems and Technology Showcase - Farm Tours
November 6, 2025 : Farm Tour - Creek Acres Farm
Amsterdam, NY
Free event, but registration required. Brand new freestall barn. All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots, and scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival and before leaving.
November 6, 2025 : Farm Tour - Glenvue Dairy Farm
Fultonville, NY
Free event, but registration required. Under construction 10 robot farm. All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots, and scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival and before leaving.
November 7, 2025 : Farm Tour - Indian Camp Farm & Dairy
Earlville, NY
Free event, but registration required. Four robot barn and new manure aeriation system. All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots, and scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival and before leaving.
Seleccion y organizacion del personal (Staffing and Organizing Your Team, Taught in Spanish)
November 12, 2025
Course begins Wednesday, November 12. Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, Noon - 1PM EST beginning November 18 through December 23.
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