Past Events
October 2022
Focuses on techniques for handling difficult trees. Limbing, height measurement, segment calculations, wedging techniques, hinge placement and felling against the trees natural lean are covered.
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These classes are also offered by local schools, hospitals and fire departments.
Find out more »January 2023
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council, will be hosting the 20th Annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference on Thursday, January 12, 2023. After two years of holding the conference virtually, we will back in person; and offering the conference virtually at the same time. Come and join farmers from around the region for this premier agricultural event. Our top-notch speakers will be presenting timely information about dairy, livestock, vegetable, cut flower production as well as grazing management with…
Find out more »March 2023
The 2023 grazing season is rapidly approaching. Now is the perfect time to review last years’ experience and to set goals for the coming year. This workshop will review some basic grass plant biology within the context of early season grass management strategies. In addition, we will provide a summary of 2022 data collected on hay field cutting management and timing – and relate what was learned to a similar pasture management situation. Finally, we will discuss pasture management techniques…
Find out more »The 2023 grazing season is rapidly approaching. Now is the perfect time to review last years’ experience and to set goals for the coming year. This workshop will review some basic grass plant biology within the context of early season grass management strategies. In addition, we will provide a summary of 2022 data collected on hay field cutting management and timing – and relate what was learned to a similar pasture management situation. Finally, we will discuss pasture management techniques…
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Fundamentals of Ventilation in Barns for Small Ruminants and Other Livestock. This is an event that is being held by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Livestock Program Work Team. Most older farm buildings and barns need ventilation upgrades to make them healthy spaces for our livestock. This presentation will discuss… Ventilation – What’s effective and what’s not Natural ventilation pros and cons. When to know more is needed Mechanical ventilation systems explained Positive Pressure Tubes – a lower cost-effective winter system…
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Topics include: Bumping haycrop yields with Red Clover and Fertility Control of Perennial Weeds in Hayfields; Herbicides and Innovative Rotation Status of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in NYS Building a New Corn Herbicide Program to Control Costs and Manage Resistance Boosting Corn Yield Profitably; Hybrid Selection, Planting Date, Nitrogen Fertility FEATURED SPEAKERS: Mike Hunter, Cornell Cooperative Extension NNY Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie – Cornell Experiment Station – Geneva COST: $10/person, includes lunch by the Farmer’s Wife Virtual Option Available, zoom link will…
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The cost of raising heifers is a major cost. Being able to predict how many heifer calves you produce annually in combination with knowing how many heifers you actually need to keep are critical management concepts to keep your heifer replacement program efficient. Several measurable herd metrics go into determining these numbers, including: age to first calving, herd cull rates, calving interval, calf sex ratio, calf mortality rate, and heifer non-completion rate. This workshop will work you through the steps…
Find out more »April 2023
Before all of the spring work starts, let’s take an evening to have a conversation about some topics that may help us improve our operations in 2023. Featured Speaker: Phil Trowbridge of Trowbridge Farms – “The ABC’s of EPD’s” Prepping for the Calving Season; Processing those calves early Early Season Pasture Management – When should I start turning the cattle out Beef dinner served at 6 pm. Presentations start at 6:30. To Register: Call or email Kim Holden 607-8657090, [email protected]
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Hoof health and hoof care are critical components to having a profitable flock or herd. This workshop will introduce key hoof related concepts, including: Importance of Hoof Health & Management that promotes hoof health Trimming – To do or not to do; How to do it Hoof Diseases – Prevention, Diagnosis, Biosecurity and Control Inspection of hooves & trimming practice with hooves Pizza will be served. FREE to attend. To register: Call or email Kim Holden 607-8657090, [email protected]
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