2022 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2022
Dairy Day 2022
January 18 - January 20, 2022 : Dairy Day 2022
12:00 - 2:15pm
Virtually via Zoom
Join us VIRTUALLY for the main dairy program offered for FREE by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 3-part seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and farm business management, emerging trends, and local research updates.
February 2022
26th Annual North Country Crop Congress
February 4, 2022
February 11, 2022
10:00am - 12:15pm
Virtually via Zoom
The 26th Annual North Country Crop Congress will be February 4 and the 11th,2022 and begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m Agricultural experts will discuss the latest crop production technologies and agronomic research that will affect many farms in the region. This event will be hosted online as a live event via ZOOM.
Back to the Basics: Poultry 101
February 24, 2022
7pm - 8pm
Via Zoom
Join us and learn about the basics of poultry! Topics include:
- Everything needed to start your own backyard flock
- Meat & egg-laying breeds
- Meat processing
- Marketing poultry products in New York
Click link below to Register...
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Event Registration for Programs
March 2022
Grazing Dairy Group
March 3, 2022
11:00am - 1:30pm
Via Zoom
Fay Benson, Small Dairy Support, Cornell University SCNY Regional Dairy Team, will be "Zooming in" to talk about his pasture compaction project.
April 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
May 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
June 2022
Pasture Walk and Grazing Program
June 14, 2022
Hidden Hill Ranch 12-2pm or ZuFall Farm 6:30-8pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hidden Hill Ranch
2081 Thayer Hill Rd
Boonville, NY
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zufall Farm 20 Campbell Rd Lisbon, NY
July 2022
Robotic Milking System Farm Tour
July 11, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
DoubleDale Farm and Kyle Gehrke's Farm
Belleville, NY
This program is applicable to any dairy farmers who are interested in learning more about robotic milking systems or who already have robots. Doubledale recently built a new facility with 8 Lely robots, while Gehrkes retrofitted an existing facility to install 1 DeLaval robot. Come tour two unique farms, enjoy lunch, socialize with other farms, and learn from each other.
Dairy Cattle Handling and Safety Program for Farm Workers
July 25, 2022
11:00am - 1:00pm
Hidden View Farm
Champlain , NY
This program is applicable to any current (or prospective) farm workers 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.
August 2022
Dairy Cattle Handling and Safety Program For Youth
August 1, 2022
1-3pm
Beiler Farm
Croghan, NY
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.
Basic Dairy Vet Skills Training
August 12, 2022
10am - 3pm
Keeseville, NY
This program is applicable to dairy producers that would like to learn and improve basic dairy veterinary skills. This training program is not intended to replace routine veterinary care, but rather help producers learn basic skills in various areas related to dairy cattle health and care. This training will be as hands-on as possible, while maintaining animal and participant safety as a top priority.
September 2022
Dairy Reproduction and A.I. Training Course
September 8 - September 9, 2022
9:30am - 3:00pm
CCE Clinton
Plattsburgh , NY
Attend this 2-day training course to become trained in dairy reproduction and artificial breeding techniques. There will be classroom sessions in the morning, followed by hands-on practice on farm in the afternoon. After this class you will be trained to artificially inseminate dairy cattle.
October 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
November 2022
Dairy Feeder School
November 2, 2022
10am - 3pm
Murcrest Farm
Copenhagen, NY
Topics Covered During Feeder School:
- Economics and Importance of feeder center analysis
- Dry Matter and Feeder Math-basics, how to measure, work it into ratio, refusals, adjust ration based on DM, feed software
- Feed Consistency-TMR audits
- Trouble Shooting Mixer Wagons
- Bunker Management, drone demonstration/map out bunk, bunk silo management, packing Density & Preservation
- Safety
"Sponsorship provided by: Alltech, Lallemand, and Pioneer."
Orchard Pest Management - Research Updates and Recommendations
November 22, 2022
12:30pm - 3:10pm
Gouverneur Public Library Loft
Gouverneur, NY
A review of current tree fruit pest management recommendations and recent research findings in Northern NY. Topics will include weed control best management practices, control methods for important fungal diseases, and orchard insect pest research results.
NYS DEC credits are pending approval. You must arrive on time and stay for the entire 2-hour session to receive these credits. Pesticide applicator sign-in roster will be available only during registration, prior to the start of the program. NYSDEC certificates will be distributed at the conclusion of the program
December 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
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