Current Projects
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Labor Roadshow IX, 2026 Dairy Day, 2026 Corn & Soybean Day (DEC Credits available), Empire State Producers Expo and Becker Forum. Opportunities include Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Dairy Systems and Technology Showcase - Farm Tours, El "Break Info-Lechero 2025, Estate Planning for Young Farm Families, Employee Development and Training, Staff and Organizing Your Team in Spanish, and Labor Roadshow IX. Opportunities include Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: El "Break Info-Lechero 2025, Retirement Accounts for Farmers, Estate Planning for Young Farm Families, Dairy Systems and Technology Showcase - Farm Tours, Employee Development and Training, Staff and Organizing Your Team in Spanish, and Save the Date: Labor Roadshow IX. Opportunities include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex materials, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: El "Break Info-Lechero 2025 and Corn Silage Dry Down Day. Opportunities include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex materials, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Ag Workforce Central: Virtual Office Hours, IPM Strategies to Protect Corn and Soybean Seed in NYS, and NMC Regional Conference. Opportunities include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex materials, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Ethics and Employment Regulations, and Transition to Supervisor (in Spanish). Opportunities include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex materials, Avian Influenza Information, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Ethics and Employment Regulations, and Transition to Supervisor (in Spanish). Opportunities include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex materials, Avian Influenza Information, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Intro to Swine Production, 2025 Spring Turn-Out, Livestock Fencing 101: the Basics. Opportunities include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex materials, Avian Influenza Information, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Spring Beef Cattle Weighing, Creating and Pricing Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meat with MeatSuite, Heat Illness Prevention Webinar for the Hispanic Worker presented in Spanish, Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day, Intro to Swine Production 2025 Spring Turn-Out. Opportunities include Avian Influenza Information, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Spring Beef Cattle Weighing, Heat Illness Prevention Webinar for the Hispanic Worker presented in Spanish, Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day, Intro to Swine Production. Opportunities include Avian Influenza Information, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Upcoming events include: Field Crops & Vegetable IPM Roadshow (DEC Credits), Manure Roadshow, Heat Illness Prevention Webinar for the Hispanic Worker presented in Spanish, Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day. Opportunities include Avian Influenza Information, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
General Contact Information, Administrative Assistants
Central New York Dairy and Field Crops
Events include Manure Roadshow Transition to Supervisor, Organizing Work for High Quality Results, Liderazgo en Supervision Agricola, 30-Hour Pesticide Training Course, Calf Behavior and Colostrum Dinner Meeting, Field Crops & Vegetable IPM Roadshow (DEC Credits), Calf Transition Program, and Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day. Opportunities include Avian Influenza Information, Dairy Producer Survey, Dung Beetles of New York State, USDA support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers, Opportunity for Organic Dairies, MeatSuite, NYSERDA's Ag Programs, and more!
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Upcoming Events
Labor Roadshow IX
December 1, 2025
December 9 - December 10, 2025December 17 - December 18, 2025December 22, 2025
In-person and online events to keep NY's agricultural employers informed and prepared for today's labor challenges.
Inspired by Annie's: How to Be a Strong Woman Farm Manager
January 10, 2026
January 17, 2026
Free webinars geared towards women who own or operate a farm in NYS.
2026 Dairy Day
January 13, 2026 : Dairy Day - Hamilton
Hamilton, NY
Lunch included
January 14, 2026 : Dairy Day - Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa, NY
Lunch included
Announcements
Statewide Field Crop Pathology Needs Assessment Survey
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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.
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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.