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Upcoming Small Farms Program Sponsored Events
- Pastured-Based Livestock Seminar. May 5. 4:30 – 5:30pm. Wetzel Seminar
Room - 404 Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Dr. Shannon Hayes
of Sap Bush Hollow Farm will present on “Saving the planet, one bite
at a time? The role of pasture-based livestock farming in supporting healthy
people, ecosystems & communities by Dr. Shannon Hayes.
• 2008 Economic Summit: Greener Pastures for Upstate New York. May 9th.
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Bouck Hall Ballroom, Suffolk Circle, SUNY Cobleskill,
NY. Hosted by Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Michael McNulty
to help upstate New York examine existing resources and develop effective,
ecologically conscious, innovative ideas for economic growth. The cost for
the luncheon is $20. Contact Erin Wiley for more information at erin@pfidc.org
or 202-374-0840.
• Local Foods Local Markets Discussion Group. May 6th. 10:00am –
Noon. CCE Education Center, Auburn NY. The meeting will feature guest speaker
Evelyn Miles, Supervising Food Inspector for NYS Ag and Markets who will address
regulatory requirements for farmer markets and roadside stands. Light Refreshments
will be served. Please RSVP by calling Jeannie at 315-255-1183, or email Christina
at cjs268@cornell.edu.
Beginning Farmer Training
Calendar
Beginning Berry Grower Workshops:
SAVE THE DATES for Fall Trainings
- Building a Successful Small Farm Operation. September 23, 30, October 7, 14, and 21 in Orleans County. Contact Paul Lehman of Niagara County CCE or Lynn O'Brien of Allegany/Cattaraugus County CCE.
- Beginning Livestock Producers Training. Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 11, 18. A seven week training focusing on business planning and production considerations. Contact Jim Ochterski or Russ Welser of Ontario County.
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Other Events
- Spring Grazing Symposium. May 3rd. 9:30am – Noon. Human Services Complex,
Montour Falls, NY. Featured speakers include Darrell Emmick, USDA-NRCS NY
Grassland Specialist; Rob DeClue, NYS Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
Conservation Planner; and John Wickham, Schuyler County Soil and Water Conservation
District Grazing Advocate. There is no charge to attend the symposium; however
registration is appreciated. Contact CCE-Schuyler at 607-535-7161.
- Improving Genetics for Grazing Devon Beef Cattle Field Day. June 7th. 10:00AM
to 4:00PM. Schodack Landing, NY. The North American Devon Association will
be sponsoring a field day for farmers interested in learning how to improve
production quality and produce more beef through genetics. The field day will
be hosted by Mike Scannell and Joan Harris of Harrier Fields Farm at 4116
County Route 21 in Schodack Landing, NY. Cost $15. Pre-registration is required
and a light lunch will be provided. Please register by calling Mike or Joan
in the evenings at (518) 732-7350.
- Cayuga County Pasture Walk - Tuesday, May 20th - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. White
Clover Farm, Anja Prelowski and Will Wasleff, Genoa. Discussion will focus
on producing high quality pasture and how to use the information from a pasture
forage analysis. Karen Hoffman, grazing nutritionist with USDA-NRCS, will
be leading the discussion, and will also address ration balancing strategies
for dairy that are economical while on pasture. For more information contact
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County at 315-255-1183.
- Carbon Trading: Market Opportunities for Agriculture Workshop. May 20.
8:30 am - 5:30 pm. CCE-Albany County office. Voorheesville, NY and broadcast
to three remote sites throughout the northeast. The workshop will explore
the development and current status of the very complex and still changing
carbon trading market. Geared primarily to extension agents, soil and water
district staff, USDA staff and non-profit agricultural educators, and is open
to landowners and farmers as well. Free but limited to 100 attendees in Albany.
Contact Kim Totten at 607-334-3231 ext 4.
- Introduction to Growing Stone Fruit. June 7. 9 AM - 12:30 PM. Reisingers
Orchard, 2750 Apple Lane, Watkins Glen, N.Y. The $10 fee includes light refreshments.
Pre-registration is required by 4:30 PM on June 5. For questions, driving
directions and to pre-register, call CCE-Tioga office at 607-687-4020.
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