2018 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2018
Jefferson County Dairy Scene
January 23, 2018
10am - 3pm
Watertown, NY
Keynote Address: Generational and Consumer Product Trends or "Why don't people serve milk with dinner anymore?"
Matt Draper, Executive Director of the Shipley Center for Innovations, Clarkson University.
Matt Draper, Executive Director of the Shipley Center for Innovations, Clarkson University.
Lewis County Dairy Day
January 30, 2018
10am - 3pm
Lowville, NY
February 2018
22nd Annual North Country Crop Congress and Agribusiness Tradeshow
February 1, 2018
10-3pm
Lowville, NY
2018 Cow Comfort Conference
February 6 - February 7, 2018
Liverpool, NY
Topics Include:
The importance of maximizing cow comfort and the role of animal welfare in the dairy industry
Preparing for the worst (animal abuse allegations and emergencies)
Cow comfort and economics of robotic milking herds
Cow comfort in the maternity pen
Cow cooling vs. barn ventilation
Speakers Include:
Dr. Katy Proudfoot, Ohio State University
Dr. Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph
Jason Karszes, Cornell University
Curt Gooch, Cornell University
Click here to register.
The importance of maximizing cow comfort and the role of animal welfare in the dairy industry
Preparing for the worst (animal abuse allegations and emergencies)
Cow comfort and economics of robotic milking herds
Cow comfort in the maternity pen
Cow cooling vs. barn ventilation
Speakers Include:
Dr. Katy Proudfoot, Ohio State University
Dr. Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph
Jason Karszes, Cornell University
Curt Gooch, Cornell University
Click here to register.
2018 Pesticide Recertification Core Credits
February 27, 2018
10-3pm (2-1 hour sessions in the morning, 2-1 hour sessions in the afternoon)
Canton, NY
2018 Pesticide Recertification Core Credits
February 28, 2018
10-3pm (2-1 hour sessions in the morning, 2-1 hour sessions in the afternoon)
Malone, NY
March 2018
Hay/Pasture School
March 2, 2018
9:30-3:00pm
Burrville, NY
Hay/Pasture School
March 3, 2018
9:30-3:00pm
Canton, NY
Hay/Pasture School
March 9, 2018
9:30-3:00pm
Chazy, NY
Herd Manager Training
March 12 - March 19, 2018
10am - 3pm (both March 12 and March 19)
Malone, NY
Herd Manager Training
March 13 - March 20, 2018
10am - 3pm (both March 13 and March 20)
March 13th will be held at Farm Credit East, Burrville, NY
March 20th will be held at CCE of Jefferson County, Watertown
Click here to register.
March 20th will be held at CCE of Jefferson County, Watertown
Click here to register.
April 2018
Webinar: Inside the 2018 Margin Protection Program
April 9, 2018
1-2pm
This webinar will be hosted in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Clinton County CCE Offices.
American Foulbrood Disease
April 17, 2018
6-8pm
Lowville, NY
May 2018
No Events Scheduled at this Time
June 2018
Table Talk
June 12 - June 13, 2018
Two Day Training
Syracuse, NY
"Table Talk is an intensive 2 day program that focuses on understanding consumer perspectives and how to have effective conversations about farm and food. Regional Dairy Specialist, Kimberley Morrill, is working with Michele Payn to bring this program to NY."
Join us at Table Talk, June 12-13
Join us at Table Talk, June 12-13
July 2018
Cornell University Willsboro Farm Open House
July 10, 2018
1:30pm - 4:00pm Tour leaves Main Office at 2:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Admission is Free and open to the public.
Sheep Producers - A Grazing Opportunity for the Future!
July 19, 2018
6:30 - 8:00pm
Canton, NY
Alexia Hain - Solar sheep grazer will talk about her experiences grazing solar installations. Learn how farmers can work together to take advantage of grass growing under solar panels.
Reduced Tillage in Organic Systems Field Day
July 31, 2018
9:00am - 3:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Featuring in-field demonstrations of equipment and discussions with speakers and growers. Rotate betweeen 3 demonstrations/discussion stations in the morning, 3 more in the afternoon.
Free to the public, Lunch included!
August 2018
Cattle Ranch Handling and Fencing Tour
August 1, 2018
6:30pm
Evans Mills, NY
Topics to be discussed:
- Facilities for receiving, sorting, processing, and loading of feeder calves.
- Fencing and Penning systems
-Draft horses
September 2018
Calving and Neonatal Calf Care Training
September 5 - November 30, -0001
10-3pm
October 22 and November 5, Farm Credit East, Burrville
October 23 and November 6, Miner Institute, Chazy
October 2018
No Events Scheduled at this Time
November 2018
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
November 27, 2018
10am-1pm
Plattsburgh, NY
December 2018
Swine 101
December 1, 2018
9:30am - 12:30pm
Speaker presentation followed by a panel discussion with experienced local pig producers.
Beef Producers Workshop
December 7, 2018
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Canton, NY
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