CCE Delaware County
Upcoming Events
December 2024
Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…
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Beef is a commodity product sold by weight. Multiple factors influence pricing structure depending on the market. Quality grade, yield grade, carcass fabrication, & meat color all play a role. Understanding what influences these factors is important. Presentations by Dr. Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK Beef Cattle Extension Specialist.Dinner at 6 pm, Presentations start at 6:30 pm. Calculating quality grade and yield grade Carcass fabrication and beef aging Consumer perception of beef color Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090…
Find out more »Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…
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Wintertime is the most difficult time to keep calves healthy. With fewer available treatment options, proper nutrition is more important than ever before as it is the best defense against disease. This workshop will explore feeding strategies to ensure that your calves ‘hit the ground running’! 11:00 – Trent Westhoff, Cornell University – Managing colostrum to maximize its health benefits from collection to feeding. 11:45 – Lunch and producer networking 12:45 – Dr. Mike Van Amburgh – Milk replacer, whole…
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