Dairy Technology Tuesdays Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This seven-part webinar series offers cutting edge information about dairy technology from industry experts. If you are thinking about incorporating new technology or have already implemented innovative technology, this series is for you. FREE David Balbian, drb23@cornell.edu, 518-312-3592 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3iL-c4vTTKH5VnEq37x_g ========================================= Free Mental Health First Aid Training in Herkimer Wednesday, February 8, 2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Herkimer Community College Robert McLaughlin College Room 282, 100 Reservoir Road , Herkimer, NY 13350 NY FarmNet and CCE Herkimer County are pleased to offer this free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who interacts with the agricultural community is encouraged to attend this free training. Lunch will be provided.Wednesday, February 8, 2023 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Herkimer Community College, Robert McLaughlin College Center, Room 282, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 133501 hour lunch (provided free to all registrants)Registration due by February 1, 2023. To register, click here.Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.After the course, you will be able to: Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Understand how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help. Use self-care tools and techniques.This free training is made possible by funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture. They have invested nearly $25 million in addressing farmer behavioral health on a state by state basis as part of the Farm and Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) through state Departments of Agriculture. Contact NY FarmNet at 1-800-547-3276 with any questions.  FREE Nicole Tommell, nt375@cornell.edu, 315-867-6001 or 315-866-7920 ext 230 Registration: Registration due by February 1, 2023. To register, click here. ========================================= Office Hours at the Ag Business Center Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Have you checked out the CCE Ag Business Center yet? It's a great place to start if you need computing, audio-visual, or marketing help for your farm or food business in Madison County.Resources include computers with high speed internet access, audio visual equipment for zoom meetings, podcasting, or video streaming, color printing and laminator, and private work spaces. There's also video recording equipment (needs some tech savvy), a full setup and light box for product photo shoots (can use our camera or shoot directly to your cell phone), a farm business library, and a microscope!Our Ag and Horticulture Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, holds bi-monthly office hours in the business center for farmers to drop in. She can help you explore and use the resources available at the center and work one on one with you on a range of tech topics, including:how to use cloud based services like zoomoptions to set up, design, and manage basic farm websitesgraphic design with Canvaworking with the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) business suiteand all the business systems basics (Excel and Google sheets, word processing, and more)She can also work with you on ag and business technical assistance questions and help you access the Cornell Mann (online agriculture library!) resources.Drop by during the office hours, or contact Maryellen for more info! Free Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= The Sex-life of Plants Monday, February 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Cozy up to your sweetheart this month and learn all about the amazing things plants do to attract pollinators, reproduce and ensure the survival of their species. This class is $5.00 for you, and bring your sweetheart for free! Valentine’s themed refreshments will be provided.FREE. Light refreshments provided.  $5.00 Patricia Catalano, patriciamae@cornell.edu, 315-684-3001 ext 108 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SexLifeofPlants_225 ========================================= Central New York Corn Day 2023 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Save the Date! DEC & CCA credits. Weed management, Insect Pest Management, Disease updates, Soil and Fertility management. Trade Show!Stay tuned for more detailsDateFebruary 14, 2023LocationOtesaga Resort Hotel60 Lake StCooperstown , NY 13326HostCentral New York Dairy and Field CropsErik Smith315-219-7786email Erik Smith Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Dairy Technology Tuesdays Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This seven-part webinar series offers cutting edge information about dairy technology from industry experts. If you are thinking about incorporating new technology or have already implemented innovative technology, this series is for you. FREE David Balbian, drb23@cornell.edu, 518-312-3592 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3iL-c4vTTKH5VnEq37x_g ========================================= Farm and Commercial Scale Composting Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Join us to hear some of the ins and outs of larger scale farm and commercial composting from Gregory Gelewski, Deputy Director of the Madison County Department of Solid Waste. This training will cover an overview of: Some technologies and methods of commercial and “farm” scale composting, including the basic biology and chemistry of composting principles The regulatory requirements and operating exemptions, along with some of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) implications for those growing and distributing food crops Info on how composting will fit in with the “new” Farm Bill and the “Fertilizer Product Expansion Program” Some of the State & Federal initiatives, USDA & NRCS practices, and other funding mechanisms that might be available for compost production and use Business/growth opportunities for targeting food wastes FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Farm_Scale_Composting_225 ========================================= Monthly Agritourism Workshop Monday, February 20, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism BusinessFebruary 20: Where is agritourism allowed?March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and InsuranceApril 17: Customer Service for AgritourismMay 15: Tax Considerations for AgritourismJune 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bearJuly 17: Marketing Your Agritourism OperationPre-registration Required at the link below FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Dairy Technology Tuesdays Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event This seven-part webinar series offers cutting edge information about dairy technology from industry experts. If you are thinking about incorporating new technology or have already implemented innovative technology, this series is for you. FREE David Balbian, drb23@cornell.edu, 518-312-3592 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3iL-c4vTTKH5VnEq37x_g ========================================= Office Hours at the Ag Business Center Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Have you checked out the CCE Ag Business Center yet? It's a great place to start if you need computing, audio-visual, or marketing help for your farm or food business in Madison County.Resources include computers with high speed internet access, audio visual equipment for zoom meetings, podcasting, or video streaming, color printing and laminator, and private work spaces. There's also video recording equipment (needs some tech savvy), a full setup and light box for product photo shoots (can use our camera or shoot directly to your cell phone), a farm business library, and a microscope!Our Ag and Horticulture Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, holds bi-monthly office hours in the business center for farmers to drop in. She can help you explore and use the resources available at the center and work one on one with you on a range of tech topics, including:how to use cloud based services like zoomoptions to set up, design, and manage basic farm websitesgraphic design with Canvaworking with the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) business suiteand all the business systems basics (Excel and Google sheets, word processing, and more)She can also work with you on ag and business technical assistance questions and help you access the Cornell Mann (online agriculture library!) resources.Drop by during the office hours, or contact Maryellen for more info! Free Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Beginning Farmer Discussion Series: Greenhouse and Seed Starting Tips and Tricks Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Get ready for the 2023 growing season! Join Madison CCE for our new monthly farmer discussion group (aimed at farmers in their first ten years of growing, but totally open to all!!).We'll kick off the first half of each session with a presentation on a seasonal topic (or challenge!) and follow up with plenty of time for questions, talking, and sharing experiences of the ups and downs of food production in CNY.In February, we tackle Greenhouses and the Seed Starting process. We will start off with talking about tips and tricks for producing high quality seedlings, then go into a discussion session of problems you’ve seen and troubleshoot addressing them.This is a new series, so reach out to our Ag and Hort Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, if YOU have suggestions on topics, preferred days/times to meet, or outside experts you'd like to see brought in! FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BF_Discussion_Series_GH_225 ========================================= Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: Weekly Webinar Series Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event February 23rd Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRATPlan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We’re all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we’ll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOyjY_G3T2KMcespiWJBEgMarch 2ndThe Value of Manure Told Through Five StoriesDr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRYThis presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?, What is the carry over benefit of manure application? https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0B_8_fARtG9M2ztmh9SzAMarch 9thCorn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJanice Degni, Extension Field Crops SpecialistThis seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7AMarch 16thSmall Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqwMarch 23rdHay Crop Fertility – A Foundation of Success Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware CountyQuality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage. If you’re going to get this right, you’ll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop. This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment. We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fn6LHIbWRwy9Ici-pA96nQMarch 30thUsing Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer CostsManuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program) Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0XQH7LOQTyYwA_RFFY1xQ ZOOM Erik Smith , Eas56@cornell.edu, 315-219-7786 ========================================= Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: Weekly Webinar Series Thursday, March 2, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event February 23rd Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRATPlan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We’re all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we’ll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOyjY_G3T2KMcespiWJBEgMarch 2ndThe Value of Manure Told Through Five StoriesDr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRYThis presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?, What is the carry over benefit of manure application? https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0B_8_fARtG9M2ztmh9SzAMarch 9thCorn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJanice Degni, Extension Field Crops SpecialistThis seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7AMarch 16thSmall Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqwMarch 23rdHay Crop Fertility – A Foundation of Success Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware CountyQuality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage. If you’re going to get this right, you’ll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop. This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment. We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fn6LHIbWRwy9Ici-pA96nQMarch 30thUsing Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer CostsManuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program) Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0XQH7LOQTyYwA_RFFY1xQ ZOOM Erik Smith , Eas56@cornell.edu, 315-219-7786 ========================================= Office Hours at the Ag Business Center Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Have you checked out the CCE Ag Business Center yet? It's a great place to start if you need computing, audio-visual, or marketing help for your farm or food business in Madison County.Resources include computers with high speed internet access, audio visual equipment for zoom meetings, podcasting, or video streaming, color printing and laminator, and private work spaces. There's also video recording equipment (needs some tech savvy), a full setup and light box for product photo shoots (can use our camera or shoot directly to your cell phone), a farm business library, and a microscope!Our Ag and Horticulture Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, holds bi-monthly office hours in the business center for farmers to drop in. She can help you explore and use the resources available at the center and work one on one with you on a range of tech topics, including:how to use cloud based services like zoomoptions to set up, design, and manage basic farm websitesgraphic design with Canvaworking with the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) business suiteand all the business systems basics (Excel and Google sheets, word processing, and more)She can also work with you on ag and business technical assistance questions and help you access the Cornell Mann (online agriculture library!) resources.Drop by during the office hours, or contact Maryellen for more info! Free Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Open Farm Day 2023 Pre-Planning Meeting for Farms! Tuesday, March 7, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Open Farm Day 2023 is Saturday, July 29th! If you are a farmer in Madison County interested in participating in this year's big day, please save the date to join us for a pre-planning session on March 7th. We'll look back at how 2022 OFD went, but also discuss how we can make 2023 the best year yet! Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: Weekly Webinar Series Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event February 23rd Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRATPlan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We’re all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we’ll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOyjY_G3T2KMcespiWJBEgMarch 2ndThe Value of Manure Told Through Five StoriesDr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRYThis presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?, What is the carry over benefit of manure application? https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0B_8_fARtG9M2ztmh9SzAMarch 9thCorn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJanice Degni, Extension Field Crops SpecialistThis seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7AMarch 16thSmall Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqwMarch 23rdHay Crop Fertility – A Foundation of Success Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware CountyQuality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage. If you’re going to get this right, you’ll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop. This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment. We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fn6LHIbWRwy9Ici-pA96nQMarch 30thUsing Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer CostsManuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program) Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0XQH7LOQTyYwA_RFFY1xQ ZOOM Erik Smith , Eas56@cornell.edu, 315-219-7786 ========================================= 2023 Dairy Day Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street , Cooperstown, NY 13326 There are only 3 published herds on test in NYS with a RHA > 30,000 lbs. on 2X milking!Two of these herds are in our region. Hear how they put all of the management pieces together to get these outstanding results without the 3X labor costs!AGENDA10:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens, Registration, Coffee & Danish11:00 a.m. What Does the Data Say About High Production and Profitability? -Nicole Tommell, CNYDLFC Team Area Ag Business Management Specialist11:30 a.m. Brumar Farm Team, Fort Plain - Bruce, Marcy & Eric Matis. Shawn Lasher, Nutritionist. Dr. Lisa Tobler DVM.12:30 p.m. Lunch & Trade Show1:45 p.m. Woodlawn Dairy Farm Team, Richfield Springs - Tim & Mike Cantwell, Kienan Gridley, Nutritionist. Dr. Erika Osborne DVM.2:45 p.m. Final wrap up questions / discussion with both dairies 3:00 p.m. AdjournT $50 Nicole Tommell, nt375@cornell.edu, 315-867-6001 or 315-866-7920 ext 230 Registration: Register here ========================================= Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: Weekly Webinar Series Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event February 23rd Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRATPlan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We’re all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we’ll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOyjY_G3T2KMcespiWJBEgMarch 2ndThe Value of Manure Told Through Five StoriesDr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRYThis presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?, What is the carry over benefit of manure application? https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0B_8_fARtG9M2ztmh9SzAMarch 9thCorn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJanice Degni, Extension Field Crops SpecialistThis seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7AMarch 16thSmall Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqwMarch 23rdHay Crop Fertility – A Foundation of Success Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware CountyQuality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage. If you’re going to get this right, you’ll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop. This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment. We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fn6LHIbWRwy9Ici-pA96nQMarch 30thUsing Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer CostsManuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program) Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0XQH7LOQTyYwA_RFFY1xQ ZOOM Erik Smith , Eas56@cornell.edu, 315-219-7786 ========================================= Apple Tree Grafting Morning Session Saturday, March 18, 2023 9:30 am - 11:30 am CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Apple Tree Grafting with Jason Townsend of Kingfisher FarmSaturday, March 18thTwo Sessions—choose one: 9:30 to 11:30am OR 1 to 3pmSpace is limited—limit to 1 person per house/farm so that more operations can attend$60/personJoin farmer and orchardist Jason Townsend of Kingfisher Farm for a hands-on session of apple tree grafting! This workshop starts with the basics of apple rootstocks, working with scions, sourcing disease resistant varieties, and how to handle your grafted seedlings for their first year. There will be plenty of time to practice your cutting skills and get feedback, before you graft and prepare six trees to take home with you.Rootstocks are from the Finger Lakes and sturdy, fast growing, and fireblight resistant. Scion wood comes from Kingfisher Farm’s orchard, where it’s been selected for disease resistance, hardiness for CNY, and organic growing conditions.BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket) to take your trees home in. $60.00 per person Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Apple-Tree-Grafting-Morning_225 ========================================= Apple Tree Grafting Afternoon Session Saturday, March 18, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Apple Tree Grafting with Jason Townsend of Kingfisher FarmSaturday, March 18thTwo Sessions—choose one: 9:30 to 11:30am OR 1 to 3pmSpace is limited—limit to 1 person per house/farm so that more operations can attend$60/personJoin farmer and orchardist Jason Townsend of Kingfisher Farm for a hands-on session of apple tree grafting! This workshop starts with the basics of apple rootstocks, working with scions, sourcing disease resistant varieties, and how to handle your grafted seedlings for their first year. There will be plenty of time to practice your cutting skills and get feedback, before you graft and prepare six trees to take home with you.Rootstocks are from the Finger Lakes and sturdy, fast growing, and fireblight resistant. Scion wood comes from Kingfisher Farm’s orchard, where it’s been selected for disease resistance, hardiness for CNY, and organic growing conditions.BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket) to take your trees home in. $60.00 per person Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Apple-Tree-Grafting-Afternoon_225 ========================================= Monthly Agritourism Workshop Monday, March 20, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism BusinessFebruary 20: Where is agritourism allowed?March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and InsuranceApril 17: Customer Service for AgritourismMay 15: Tax Considerations for AgritourismJune 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bearJuly 17: Marketing Your Agritourism OperationPre-registration Required at the link below FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Office Hours at the Ag Business Center Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Have you checked out the CCE Ag Business Center yet? It's a great place to start if you need computing, audio-visual, or marketing help for your farm or food business in Madison County.Resources include computers with high speed internet access, audio visual equipment for zoom meetings, podcasting, or video streaming, color printing and laminator, and private work spaces. There's also video recording equipment (needs some tech savvy), a full setup and light box for product photo shoots (can use our camera or shoot directly to your cell phone), a farm business library, and a microscope!Our Ag and Horticulture Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, holds bi-monthly office hours in the business center for farmers to drop in. She can help you explore and use the resources available at the center and work one on one with you on a range of tech topics, including:how to use cloud based services like zoomoptions to set up, design, and manage basic farm websitesgraphic design with Canvaworking with the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) business suiteand all the business systems basics (Excel and Google sheets, word processing, and more)She can also work with you on ag and business technical assistance questions and help you access the Cornell Mann (online agriculture library!) resources.Drop by during the office hours, or contact Maryellen for more info! Free Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Beginning Farmer Discussion Series: Soil Prep and Field Management Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Get ready for the 2023 growing season! Join Madison CCE for our new monthly farmer discussion group (aimed at farmers in their first ten years of growing, but totally open to all!!).We'll kick off the first half of each session with a presentation on a seasonal topic (or challenge!) and follow up with plenty of time for questions, talking, and sharing experiences of the ups and downs of food production in CNY.In March, we get ready to tune up our tractors and get into the fields, with an overview of soil preparation and field work aimed at newer farmers. We’ll cover some of the standard options of prepping your soil, and how to manage land around intense weather and our short seasons (and sometimes wet ground), and have time for lots of questions about all things soil and the equipment to work with it.This is a new series, so reach out to our Ag and Hort Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, if YOU have suggestions on topics, preferred days/times to meet, or outside experts you'd like to see brought in! FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BF_Discussion_Series_Soil_Prep_225 ========================================= Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: Weekly Webinar Series Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event February 23rd Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRATPlan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We’re all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we’ll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOyjY_G3T2KMcespiWJBEgMarch 2ndThe Value of Manure Told Through Five StoriesDr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRYThis presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?, What is the carry over benefit of manure application? https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0B_8_fARtG9M2ztmh9SzAMarch 9thCorn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJanice Degni, Extension Field Crops SpecialistThis seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7AMarch 16thSmall Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqwMarch 23rdHay Crop Fertility – A Foundation of Success Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware CountyQuality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage. If you’re going to get this right, you’ll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop. This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment. We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fn6LHIbWRwy9Ici-pA96nQMarch 30thUsing Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer CostsManuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program) Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0XQH7LOQTyYwA_RFFY1xQ ZOOM Erik Smith , Eas56@cornell.edu, 315-219-7786 ========================================= Hands-on Calving & Dystocia Workshop Friday, March 24, 2023 10:30 am - 2:30 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Knowing the stages of labor and recognizing when a cow needs assistance are important skills. This workshop will educate attendees on those skills and will include a hands-on experience with a life size model of a cow ready to calve along with her calf. Attendees will be able to practice a variety of dystocia situations.Topic at Each Station:Delivering the Calf with the Dystocia ModelStages of Labor & Using the Calving ToolsNeonatal ManagementPostpartum Cow Care Registration is limited to the first 8 English speaking attendees and the first 8 Spanish speaking attendees. $75.00 per person David Balbian, drb23@cornell.edu, 518-312-3592 Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2053 ========================================= Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency with Peak Fertilizer Prices: Weekly Webinar Series Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event February 23rd Planning for Fertilizer Efficiency to Maximize Savings Dr. Kitty O’Neil, Field Crops Specialist, CCE NCRATPlan ahead and plan thoroughly to minimize fertilizer costs in 2023. We’re all familiar with the 4R approach to maximizing fertilizer and nutrient efficiency, but we’ll talk about the small details in its implementation, throughout the whole cropping system, to ensure accuracy and to minimize the need for purchased nutrients. To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOyjY_G3T2KMcespiWJBEgMarch 2ndThe Value of Manure Told Through Five StoriesDr. Quirine Ketterings, Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, & Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management Specialist, PRODAIRYThis presentation will share research results that answer the following questions: What is the fertilizer replacement value of manure?, How does injection of manure in alfalfa impact the crop?, Can shallow incorporation be as effective in conserving N as deeper incorporation?, Can no-till planting be compatible with manure injection?, What is the carry over benefit of manure application? https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g0B_8_fARtG9M2ztmh9SzAMarch 9thCorn Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJanice Degni, Extension Field Crops SpecialistThis seminar will outline a strategy for corn production that targets manure nutrients and purchased fertilizer where they are needed and conserving where needs are met by nutrient turnover from organic matter and drawing down previously built reserves.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfXXl_IOTNywkOTVo3tO7AMarch 16thSmall Grain & Soybean Fertility in Times of Peak Fertilizer PricesJeff Miller, Extension Field Crops Specialist, Oneida County CCE We will discuss fertilization practices that optimize winter wheat production for grain and triticale production for forage. We will also discuss soybean production and fertilization practices that should be considered in corn grain / soybean rotations.https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LREZ6pWHSoKXhkHD7atqqwMarch 23rdHay Crop Fertility – A Foundation of Success Dale Dewing, Sr Team Leader, WAP Nutrient Management. CCE Delaware CountyQuality forage from hay crops is the foundation of profitably raising dairy and livestock, there is no substitute for good yields of good quality hay and silage. If you’re going to get this right, you’ll need a solid plan for meeting the fertility needs of this humble, and sometimes over looked crop. This workshop will help you make the most of your on-farm fertility sources, and sort through how to profitably use purchased inputs to get a good return on your investment. We will consider needs of alfalfa, grass and mixed stands for all major nutrients as well as pH and lime. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fn6LHIbWRwy9Ici-pA96nQMarch 30thUsing Precision Technologies to Improve Nutrient Efficiency and Save Fertilizer CostsManuel Marcaida, Subha Srinivasagan, Sunoj Shajahan, Quirine Ketterings (Nutrient Management Spear Program) Advances in sensor technologies and analytical tools (machine learning and spatial statistics) now make it possible for farmers to be create management zones and make more informed decisions about crop inputs and nutrient management. In this session, we will talk about gathering high quality sensor-based data, creating yield maps and management zones for the farm, making use of grid-based soil https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o0XQH7LOQTyYwA_RFFY1xQ ZOOM Erik Smith , Eas56@cornell.edu, 315-219-7786 ========================================= Office Hours at the Ag Business Center Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Have you checked out the CCE Ag Business Center yet? It's a great place to start if you need computing, audio-visual, or marketing help for your farm or food business in Madison County.Resources include computers with high speed internet access, audio visual equipment for zoom meetings, podcasting, or video streaming, color printing and laminator, and private work spaces. There's also video recording equipment (needs some tech savvy), a full setup and light box for product photo shoots (can use our camera or shoot directly to your cell phone), a farm business library, and a microscope!Our Ag and Horticulture Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, holds bi-monthly office hours in the business center for farmers to drop in. She can help you explore and use the resources available at the center and work one on one with you on a range of tech topics, including:how to use cloud based services like zoomoptions to set up, design, and manage basic farm websitesgraphic design with Canvaworking with the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) business suiteand all the business systems basics (Excel and Google sheets, word processing, and more)She can also work with you on ag and business technical assistance questions and help you access the Cornell Mann (online agriculture library!) resources.Drop by during the office hours, or contact Maryellen for more info! Free Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Monthly Agritourism Workshop Monday, April 17, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism BusinessFebruary 20: Where is agritourism allowed?March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and InsuranceApril 17: Customer Service for AgritourismMay 15: Tax Considerations for AgritourismJune 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bearJuly 17: Marketing Your Agritourism OperationPre-registration Required at the link below FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Office Hours at the Ag Business Center Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Have you checked out the CCE Ag Business Center yet? It's a great place to start if you need computing, audio-visual, or marketing help for your farm or food business in Madison County.Resources include computers with high speed internet access, audio visual equipment for zoom meetings, podcasting, or video streaming, color printing and laminator, and private work spaces. There's also video recording equipment (needs some tech savvy), a full setup and light box for product photo shoots (can use our camera or shoot directly to your cell phone), a farm business library, and a microscope!Our Ag and Horticulture Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, holds bi-monthly office hours in the business center for farmers to drop in. She can help you explore and use the resources available at the center and work one on one with you on a range of tech topics, including:how to use cloud based services like zoomoptions to set up, design, and manage basic farm websitesgraphic design with Canvaworking with the Meta (Facebook and Instagram) business suiteand all the business systems basics (Excel and Google sheets, word processing, and more)She can also work with you on ag and business technical assistance questions and help you access the Cornell Mann (online agriculture library!) resources.Drop by during the office hours, or contact Maryellen for more info! Free Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu ========================================= Beginning Farmer Discussion Series: Irrigation System Design and Management Monday, April 24, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Building, 100 Eaton St. , Morrisville, NY 13408 Get ready for the 2023 growing season! Join Madison CCE for our new monthly farmer discussion group (aimed at farmers in their first ten years of growing, but totally open to all!!).We'll kick off the first half of each session with a presentation on a seasonal topic (or challenge!) and follow up with plenty of time for questions, talking, and sharing experiences of the ups and downs of food production in CNY.In April, we’ll look at irrigation systems, talk about overhead and drip options, water sources and quality, and how to design, layout, and set up a system that works for your farm and water capacity. We’ll also talk about sourcing and maintaining the lines across the season.This is a new series, so reach out to our Ag and Hort Educator, Maryellen Sheehan, if YOU have suggestions on topics, preferred days/times to meet, or outside experts you'd like to see brought in! FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BF_Discussion_Series_Irrigate_225 ========================================= Monthly Agritourism Workshop Monday, May 15, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism BusinessFebruary 20: Where is agritourism allowed?March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and InsuranceApril 17: Customer Service for AgritourismMay 15: Tax Considerations for AgritourismJune 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bearJuly 17: Marketing Your Agritourism OperationPre-registration Required at the link below FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Monthly Agritourism Workshop Monday, June 19, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism BusinessFebruary 20: Where is agritourism allowed?March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and InsuranceApril 17: Customer Service for AgritourismMay 15: Tax Considerations for AgritourismJune 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bearJuly 17: Marketing Your Agritourism OperationPre-registration Required at the link below FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao ========================================= Monthly Agritourism Workshop Monday, July 17, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one?Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!The first session will cover the basics of running an agritourism operation. The following sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism BusinessFebruary 20: Where is agritourism allowed?March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and InsuranceApril 17: Customer Service for AgritourismMay 15: Tax Considerations for AgritourismJune 19: Agritourism Pricing Workshop: How to figure out what your customers will bearJuly 17: Marketing Your Agritourism OperationPre-registration Required at the link below FREE Maryellen Sheehan, ms3573@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsce6tqDMuGddOrjKOe3k0mXCypafV0oao =========================================