Beginning Farms

Beginning Farms"There are many resources available to beginning farmers in the Northern Region. For those looking for information on funding available and other information resources to start a new farming operation, see the links listed below. If you would like further assistance, please contact a regional team member."



FSA Offices- http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=ny&agency=fsa

Farm Credit East's Farm Start Program- https://www.farmcrediteast.com/en/Products-and-Services/FarmStart.aspx

USDA Small Farm Funding- http://ric.nal.usda.gov/small-farm-funding

NY Ag and Markets Grant Funding- http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/RFPS.html

NY Ag and Markets Farming Programs- http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/Programs.html

Cornell's Northeast Beginning Farmer's Project- http://www.nebeginningfarmers.org/








"Transition Cow Tuesdays" and "Healthy, Hardy, Heifers!" Webinar Recording Links

Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: March 1, 2022

"Transition Cow Tuesdays" and "Healthy, Hardy, Heifers!" Webinar Recording Links


Back to Basics: Calf Barn Ventilation

Last Modified: September 9, 2021

Beat the Heat!

Casey Havekes, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: September 9, 2021

Benchmarking calf growth and performance on northern New York dairy herds

Casey Havekes, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: September 9, 2021

FARM Animal Care Program Version 4.0 Update

Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: September 9, 2021

10 Simple but Effective New Year's Resolutions to Improve your Dairy

Casey Havekes, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: February 2, 2021

How to Manange COVID-19 Risks on Dairy Farms

Last Modified: March 19, 2020

Ever wish you'd paid more attention in accounting class

Kelsey O'Shea, Agriculture Business Development
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: April 16, 2019

Antimicrobial Resisitance, Treatment Protocols and Prudent antimicrobial usage..

Kim Morrill, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: February 5, 2019

The Dairy Industry nees to change to stay relevant to consumers

Kim Morrill, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: February 5, 2019

Winter Ventilation

Last Modified: February 5, 2019

You can Never be too prepared for an Emergency

Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Management
North Country Regional Ag Team

Last Modified: February 5, 2019





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Upcoming Events

Opportunities and Considerations for Co-digestion of Manure and Food Waste

March 29, 2023
North Lawrence, NY

Dairy farmers in the Northern New York region are welcome to attend this event free of charge to learn about the economic feasibility of anaerobic digestion of dairy manure with food waste (co-digestion).

Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: A Weekly Webinar Series 2023

February 23, 2023
March 2, 2023
March 9, 2023
March 16, 2023
March 23, 2023
March 30, 2023

As we begin 2023, we are not expecting fertilizer and nutrient shortages to disrupt crop planning as they did last year, but fertilizer prices continue to be very high.  This series of webinars is designed to help farms and producers to accurately assess fertilizer needs and to manage for optimal nutrient efficiency to minimize fertilizer purchases.

Announcements

Dairy Shop Meeting: Calf Care Protocols & Colostrum Management

Dr. Melanie Parker-Geurtsen will be joining us for a
discussion on calf care and colostrum management. Please
feel free to attend yourself and/or ask your calf feeder to
attend. Light refreshments will be provided. Please let
Abbey Jantzi know via email (aej48@cornell.edu) or phone
(315-788-8450) if you plan on attending.

Wednesday, February 15th, 12:30-2PM
Grimshaw Farm: 9922 County Route 152,
Adams, NY


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