Dairy Cattle Handling and Safety Program For Youth
Event Details
Date
August 1, 2022
Time
1-3pm
Location
Beiler Farm
9967 High Falls Rd
Croghan, NY
Cost
Free Registration : Free
Host
North Country Regional Ag TeamLindsay Ferlito
607-592-0290
email Lindsay Ferlito
This program is applicable to any local youth that currently work with (or aspire to work with) dairy cattle. This on-farm program will focus on cattle behavior, flight zone, good handling practices, risks and hazards when handling cattle, and it will include a hands-on portion. Ages 12 and up.
Facilitators:
Christina Day, Agriculture Safety Educator, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Specialist, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team
Casey Havekes, Dairy Specialist, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
This program is FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship of Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative.
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