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

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.

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. 

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.

Free In-Person Program

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

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. 

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

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!

Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.

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.

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.

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.

Please join us at the inaugural NY Farm to School Summit, on November 20-22, 2024, at the Syracuse Oncenter.

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 17: HPAI Updates- Elisha Frye

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Free webinar series meeting the second Tuesday of every month.

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!

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.

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!

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-Episode 18

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

New Location!  Lunch Included!

Lunch Included!

Participant Registration for the 2024 Corn Congress OPEN NOW! - January 9th 2025

NOW OFFERING 2 DEC Recertification CREDITS

Have you heard about or seen bale grazing and wondered if it would work for you?

Do you want to learn the nuances and logistical context for implementing this regenerative practice?

Are you interested in seeing the impacts of bale grazing on land and animals from a practicing farmer?

Do you need some fresh air, a bowl of chili and to network with other beef farmers in the snow (or possibly mud)?

If you answered Yes to any question, The Northeast Region National Grazing Lands Coalition, the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, and Angus Glen Farm are teaming up to showcase The first ever Bale Grazing Winter Pasture Walk!

New Location!  Lunch included!

New Location!  Lunch included! 

Save the Date! Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping. 

NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

Save the Date - Winter Crop Meeting - 2025

More Information Coming Soon

Cornell Cow Convos-Episode 19

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

Save the Date - Winter Crop Meeting - 2025

More Information Coming Soon