Livestock
Beef cattle, sheep and goats are well suited to North Country farms and families due to the abundance of grass for hay and pasture, a cool weather growing season and ease of access to quality water. Livestock numbers have increased over 14% in the past 10 years suggesting they are occupying some of those farms that aren't as suitable to the intensive cropping required by modern dairies. Northern New York Livestock producers work together along with Cornell Cooperative Extension to improve their management and market their products locally and statewide. LIVESTOCK CATEGORIES
Back to Basics: Herd Management Lessons from COVID-19
Last Modified: June 29, 2020
Proper Euthanasia Practices
Casey Havekes, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: June 29, 2020
How to Manange COVID-19 Risks on Dairy Farms
Last Modified: March 19, 2020
Apps in Ag
Last Modified: June 24, 2019
You can Never be too prepared for an Emergency
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: February 5, 2019
Key Points to Remener when Composting Livestock
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: December 4, 2018
Mortality Disposal Guidance
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: October 24, 2018
2018 Feed Dealer Seminars
Tatum Langworthy, Sr. Administrative Assistant
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: October 17, 2018
Residential Agricultural Discount Application
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: April 2, 2018
Cowlicks: An Indicator of Attitude
Last Modified: March 7, 2018
Have you thought about how trucking affects the value of your animals?
Ron Kuck, Livestock Specialist
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: March 7, 2018
Marketing Your Lambs and Goats at the Auction
Betsy Hodge, Livestock Specialist
North Country Regional Ag Team
Last Modified: March 7, 2018
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Upcoming Events
Transition Cow Tuesdays
November 2, 2021
November 9, 2021
November 16, 2021
November 23, 2021
November 30, 2021
December 7, 2021
December 14, 2021
Have you… ...been working with the farm transition cow program but want to know more about the how, what and why? ...wanted to improve the transition cow performance of your herd but need to know where to start? ...wanted to increase the skills you bring to the farm or your farm employer? ...been wondering where you'll find the time to attend a course or workshop?
If so, this webinar series is designed for you
Dairy Day 2022
January 18 - January 20, 2022 : Dairy Day 2022
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.
Dairy Reproduction and A.I. Training Course
January 25 - January 26, 2022
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.
Announcements
Labor Roadshow V offered by New York's Ag Workforce Development Council
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
New York Labor Road Show V is an opportunity to learn about regulation changes and how to best position your business for compliance and success. Several important changes to state regulations occurred in 2021 that farm employers need to understand, and better employee management is the key to farm success during and after our current farm labor crisis.
Labor Roadshow V topics include: worker's compensation, employee handbooks, labor cost trends and management strategies, COVID issues for farm employers, NY farm labor law compliance, preventing turnover, employee housing management, employee wellness programs, NY farm unions and immigration enforcement, H-2A for beginners, and understanding NYS paid sick and family leave.
New York Labor Road Show V is an opportunity to learn about regulation changes and how to best position your business for compliance and success. Several important changes to state regulations occurred in 2021 that farm employers need to understand, and better employee management is the key to farm success during and after our current farm labor crisis.
Labor Roadshow V topics include: worker's compensation, employee handbooks, labor cost trends and management strategies, COVID issues for farm employers, NY farm labor law compliance, preventing turnover, employee housing management, employee wellness programs, NY farm unions and immigration enforcement, H-2A for beginners, and understanding NYS paid sick and family leave.
Click here for the agenda and Register.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly across the world.
Although cities have the most sick people, the disease has reached rural communities of New York as well. Everyone needs to take this very seriously. Agriculture is an essential business, so many of us will continue to go to work. However, we all need to take precautions to stay safe and help prevent further spread of the disease. The key things to do are limit contact with other people and keep everything very clean. We've prepared a new resource to help Spanish- and English-speaking farm employees access credible, multi-lingual information that they can use right away. Here are this links to a printable resource for farms to use:English COVID 19 Procedures
Spanish COVID 19 Procedures
To see a full list of other relevant resources, click here.
How to Manage COVID-19 Risk on Dairy Farms
Straightforward helpful steps to manage risk on dairy farms! We are happy to help talk farms through these steps and develop risk management plans for protecting owners and team members. Reach out to Kelsey O'Shea via email kio3@cornell.edu for more information.