Events
2021 Central NY Dairy Day
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
This year's Central NY Dairy Day will be virtual, and spread out over two days. The cost is free, but you must pre-register (A Big Thank You to our Trade Show Sponsors)AGENDA Tuesday, March 9 12:30 p.m. Trade Show Opens 12:50 p.m. Older Cows Make More Milk & Make More Money - Corwin Holtz, Holtz...
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2021 Central NY Dairy Day
Thursday, March 11, 2021
This year's Central NY Dairy Day will be virtual, and spread out over two days. The cost is free, but you must pre-register (A Big Thank You to our Trade Show Sponsors)AGENDA Tuesday, March 9 12:30 p.m. Trade Show Opens 12:50 p.m. Older Cows Make More Milk & Make More Money - Corwin Holtz, Holtz...
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Marketing Your Beef Locally
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Join NY Beef Council via ZOOM for the following FREE Webinars:Learning Your Beef Cuts - Thursday Jan 14, 7-8 PMMarketing & Cooking Underutilized Cuts - Thursday Feb 11, 7-8 PMAdding Value to Your Marketing Display - Thursday, Mar 11, 7-8 PMContact: Katherine Staiger (845)-325-4721
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Beginner Hay and Pasture School
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Beginner Hay and Pasture SchoolThis introductory online class, through zoom, will go over the basics of: Nutritional Forage Quality Goals Forage Sampling & Interpreting Forage Analysis Basics of Grazing & Hay Making Pasture & Hay Field Renovation, Reclaiming Old Fields
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The ABC's of Co-Packing, Labeling and Packaging
Friday, March 12, 2021
COVID -19 has had a lot of negative impacts on our lives and the economy, but one silver lining has been strong interest in and demand for locally produced foods. Local producers have quickly learned how complicated it can be to get their products "on the shelf" and also compete with established ...
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Tractor Safety Course
Friday, March 12, 2021
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tr...
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Pheasant Program is Back !! Chick Orders Due March 15th, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is once again distributing day-old pheasant chicks for rearing and release projects to qualified 4-H youth. Why raise pheasants? Rearing pheasants is enjoyable, challenging and teaches youth responsibilityReleased pheasants for fall hunting ...
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Advanced Hay and Pasture School
Thursday, March 18, 2021
This is an online class, through zoom, covering the basics of:2020 Drought - It's Still Here... How do we manage 2021 and the long term?Buying and Sellling Hay - Pricing, Types, Methods of Advertising, Forage AnalysisPasture/ Land Rental/ Custom Rates - Where to get some ideas
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