Market to Market
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Have a great idea?  This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Basillio and Jim Barber have partnered to offer “To Market, To Market,” a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at five regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible. Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.This series will run Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 and 10, 9:00 am–noon. We hope that most will attend virtually as space is limited at each association meeting room at Hamden, Cooperstown, Cobleskill, Norwich, and Binghamton, to allow for social distancing.The cost is $25 per person for entire series. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Pre-registration is required at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=to-market_212, by October 1, 2020.  “To Market, To Market” is supported by the Chobani Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation for South Central New York.
$25


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Farmland Evaluation, Valuation, Leasing and More !
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO EVALUATE OR VALUE  FARMLAND? DO YOU NEED TO CREATE A LAND LEASE BUT AREN’T SURE WHERE TO START? CHECK OUT THIS ZOOM SERIES BY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION!Oct 7th, 6:30-8PM: How to Evaluate Your Land There is plenty of reasons why you should not rent your land on a handshake. One of the main reasons is to be sure your land is protected in health and in receiving a fair price. The following things should be considered: 
Know how farmland values are calculated  & how to communicate the long-term value of your landKnow the conditions of your land & how you expect your land to be cared for Know how to choose a farmer  & prepare a formal lease  Know how to use general liability insurance Oct 21st, 6:30-8PM: How to Determine an Appropriate Value for Your LandNov 4th, 6:30-8PM: How to Put Together a Lease that Makes SenseDid you know that many lease “agreements” are nothing more than a handshake and an annual payment? This leaves both the landowner and the farmer leasing the land at risk. There are very important considerations not accounted for with a handshake like the term of the lease so that the farmer does not end up putting a lot of time and effort into a piece of land only to have it rented out to someone else before the next harvest. There are other items to work through such as how improvements can and will be made to the property and who is liable for injury on the property. A formal lease agreement can eliminate many of these issues. Myron Thurston, Agricultural Economic Development and Marketing Specialist of CCE Madison, will walk through some of the common pitfalls of lease agreements and will provide several templates that can be used to create your own.Nov 18th, 6:30-8PM: It’s All About RelationshipsLearn how to work with lawyers, land trusts, finance officers and ag support agencies, such as USDA.The cost is $40 for the series. Participants will receive the Zoom link the morning of the program.Click Here for Registration
$10 each session or $40 for all
Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Market to Market
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Have a great idea?  This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Basillio and Jim Barber have partnered to offer “To Market, To Market,” a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at five regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible. Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.This series will run Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 and 10, 9:00 am–noon. We hope that most will attend virtually as space is limited at each association meeting room at Hamden, Cooperstown, Cobleskill, Norwich, and Binghamton, to allow for social distancing.The cost is $25 per person for entire series. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Pre-registration is required at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=to-market_212, by October 1, 2020.  “To Market, To Market” is supported by the Chobani Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation for South Central New York.
$25


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Virtual Field Day: Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join us October 28 for a one hour virtual field day that focuses on interseeded cover crops in corn, herbicide resistant weed management and other weed control updates.Learn about the different weed control strategies used in corn with interseeded cover crops.Get the latest information on herbicide resistant weeds in New York.Hear what is new for corn weed control1.0 NYSDEC pesticide credit (Categories: 10, 1, 21,23)CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
FREE
Mike Hunter, meh27@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series 
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Cornell Maple Program is offering six free online
workshops this fall.  Each course features a selection of self-guided
materials including narrated presentations, videos and articles, followed by a
live question and answer session.  Learn at your own pace from the safety
of home, then dial in for the discussion with Cornell experts and fellow sugar
makers.  Upon registering you will be directed to a website for
downloading course materials.  These materials will be made available 2
weeks prior to the question and answer sessions.  Registration information is available at www.cornellmaple.com.  For questions and additional information
contact Aaron Wightman at arw6@cornell.edu.Workshop sessions and schedule:Assessing your sugarbush and maintaining forest health
Live discussion – September 23 @ 7pmMaple confections and new product opportunities 
Live discussion September 30 @ 7pmSetting up a maple tubing system 
Live discussion – October 14 @ 7pmStrategies for regenerating a healthy sugarbush 
Live discussion – October 28 @ 7pm Tips for top quality, high flavor syrup 
Live discussion – November 11 @ 7pmMaximizing production in your sap collection
system
Live discussion – November 24 @ 7pm
FREE
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Market to Market
Tuesday, November  3, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Have a great idea?  This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Basillio and Jim Barber have partnered to offer “To Market, To Market,” a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at five regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible. Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.This series will run Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 and 10, 9:00 am–noon. We hope that most will attend virtually as space is limited at each association meeting room at Hamden, Cooperstown, Cobleskill, Norwich, and Binghamton, to allow for social distancing.The cost is $25 per person for entire series. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Pre-registration is required at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=to-market_212, by October 1, 2020.  “To Market, To Market” is supported by the Chobani Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation for South Central New York.
$25


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Online Feeder School - presented in separate English and Spanish Sessions 
Tuesday, November  3, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Online Feeder School,
Two-Part Online Program Offered by CCE and PRO-DAIRYNovember 3 and 5, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in English)November 10 and 12, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in Spanish)This program is available at no cost, thanks to
support from generous industry sponsors, but pre-registration is
required.Click here for more information about speakers and topics.The Online Feeder School
is a two-part educational program for farmers, employees, and agriservice
professionals who work as or with the feeder – the person responsible for
mixing TMR, maintaining bunk silos, and communicating feed issues with other
farm staff. It will cover monitoring dry matter, feed bunk management, bunk
face management, and troubleshooting mixer wagons.There
will be two separate virtual sessions: one two-part session in English and one
two-part session in Spanish. Each day of Feeder School is a ninety-minute
program held from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. The program will be held online only,
with a combination of video demonstrations, presentations, and discussion.Register Here
FREE


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Develop a Business Plan for Your Agricultural Business
Tuesday, November  3, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County Presents:Develop a Business Plan for Your Agricultural BusinessTuesdays, November 3rd- November 24th   6:30pm-8pmAre you looking for grants or loans to grow your farm or food-based business but a bank or other lender has mentioned that you need a business plan in order to be considered? Do you know how to put together a balance sheet, income statement or do financial projections for your farm or business? Have you considered all the elements to create a dynamic marketing plan for your business? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for our newly revised Zoom series: “Develop Your Ag Business Plan” starting on November 3rd! Completion of all sessions will allow you to complete each section of your business plan with feedback from your family and peers. The series culminates in a “Shark Tank” style pitch session with community members representing a variety of sectors, including marketing, lending and agriculture who will give feedback on the fleshed out business concept complete with marketing strategy, financial projections and more! We hope you will join us!Presenters at this session will include:NBT BankTax ProfessionalsLaw ProfessionalsMarketing ExpertsRisk ManagementBinghamton University Small Business Development CenterThis is a great opportunity to learn the resources and tools to put together a business plan which will work for your business and help it grow as your needs grow!Cost is $100/farm to attend, including the cost of all printed materials and a padfolio. Two registrations are included. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. For more information contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.Click Here for Registration
$100 per farm, includes materials and padfolio


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PRICE RISK MANAGEMENT for DAIRY FARMERS
Tuesday, November  3, 2020
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Following the abrupt downturn in milk markets during the spring and summer of 2020 and nearly an entire year of lower-than-expected milk prices resulting from the global pandemic, dairy farmers have a renewed interest in managing the price side of the business.Please join CCE Capital Area Ag & Hort Program’s Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, FSA Executive Director David Holck, Tristan Peterson from Crop Growers Insurance, and Dr. Chris Wolf of Cornell University for an informative, fun, and educational program.November 3, 2020Dairy Margin Coverage – David Holck, Farm Service AgencyForward Contracting and Such, Part 1 – Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell UniversityDetermining if Risk Management is Right for My Farm – Dayton Maxwell, CCE CAAHPNovember 10, 2020Dairy Revenue Protection – Tristan Peterson, Crop Growers InsuranceForward Contracting and Such, Part 2 – Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell UniversityForward Contracting Dairy Farmer Experience – Dan Sheldon, Woody Hill Farms, Salem, NYREGISTER HERE
$10 per farm


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Farmland Evaluation, Valuation, Leasing and More !
Wednesday, November  4, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO EVALUATE OR VALUE  FARMLAND? DO YOU NEED TO CREATE A LAND LEASE BUT AREN’T SURE WHERE TO START? CHECK OUT THIS ZOOM SERIES BY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION!Oct 7th, 6:30-8PM: How to Evaluate Your Land There is plenty of reasons why you should not rent your land on a handshake. One of the main reasons is to be sure your land is protected in health and in receiving a fair price. The following things should be considered: 
Know how farmland values are calculated  & how to communicate the long-term value of your landKnow the conditions of your land & how you expect your land to be cared for Know how to choose a farmer  & prepare a formal lease  Know how to use general liability insurance Oct 21st, 6:30-8PM: How to Determine an Appropriate Value for Your LandNov 4th, 6:30-8PM: How to Put Together a Lease that Makes SenseDid you know that many lease “agreements” are nothing more than a handshake and an annual payment? This leaves both the landowner and the farmer leasing the land at risk. There are very important considerations not accounted for with a handshake like the term of the lease so that the farmer does not end up putting a lot of time and effort into a piece of land only to have it rented out to someone else before the next harvest. There are other items to work through such as how improvements can and will be made to the property and who is liable for injury on the property. A formal lease agreement can eliminate many of these issues. Myron Thurston, Agricultural Economic Development and Marketing Specialist of CCE Madison, will walk through some of the common pitfalls of lease agreements and will provide several templates that can be used to create your own.Nov 18th, 6:30-8PM: It’s All About RelationshipsLearn how to work with lawyers, land trusts, finance officers and ag support agencies, such as USDA.The cost is $40 for the series. Participants will receive the Zoom link the morning of the program.Click Here for Registration
$10 each session or $40 for all
Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Legal Entities for Farm Business: Understanding LLCs and Trusts
Thursday, November  5, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Legal Entities for Farm Business: Understanding
LLCs and Trusts
When: 1pm - 2pm on November 5 & 19, 2020
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
Cost: $10 per farm for both sessions
Register online: https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1328
Register by phone: 607-391-2662
 
This 2-part virtual mini-series will cover LLCs and trusts, two legal
entities common among agricultural businesses. The sessions will help farmers
and rural landowners evaluate whether these legal entities would be appropriate
for their individual situations and goals.
 
Session 1: Is an LLC Right for Me?
Have you ever wondered whether forming an LLC would be good for your farm? This
workshop is for any agricultural business operating as a sole proprietorship or
partnership, interested in learning about the costs and benefits of Limited
Liability Corporations. Chris Anderson from Farm Credit East will review common
farm business structures, then discuss how to evaluate whether an LLC is a good
fit for your specific circumstances. We will also discuss the process of
setting up an LLC, selecting and working with advisors, and making changes to
an LLC over time.
 
Session 2: What is a Trust & Does My Farm Need One?
This session will help farmers and rural landowners understand what a trust is,
and whether it is the right tool to protect and manage their assets. Our
speaker, business consultant Anna Richards, will describe several types of
trusts commonly used in farm business and succession planning, and discuss the
process a farm goes through to set up and manage a trust.
$10 per farm
Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Online Feeder School - presented in separate English and Spanish Sessions 
Thursday, November  5, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Online Feeder School,
Two-Part Online Program Offered by CCE and PRO-DAIRYNovember 3 and 5, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in English)November 10 and 12, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in Spanish)This program is available at no cost, thanks to
support from generous industry sponsors, but pre-registration is
required.Click here for more information about speakers and topics.The Online Feeder School
is a two-part educational program for farmers, employees, and agriservice
professionals who work as or with the feeder – the person responsible for
mixing TMR, maintaining bunk silos, and communicating feed issues with other
farm staff. It will cover monitoring dry matter, feed bunk management, bunk
face management, and troubleshooting mixer wagons.There
will be two separate virtual sessions: one two-part session in English and one
two-part session in Spanish. Each day of Feeder School is a ninety-minute
program held from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. The program will be held online only,
with a combination of video demonstrations, presentations, and discussion.Register Here
FREE


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Navigating Farm Family Relationships During Business Succession Planning
Thursday, November  5, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Farming with family members can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences a person may en-counter, especially when familial relationships get in the way of managing and leading the business. A Northeast farmer once jokingly said, “Working with family should be against the law.”Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Ag & Hort Program’s Farm Business Management Educator Dayton Maxwell, Chris Tauzel of the New York State Agricultural Mediation Program and members of NY FarmNet’s staff to learn how families can improve relationships to facilitate succession planning and long-term business continuation.Program activities are supported by and coordinated with NYSAMP and NY Farm Net.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
$5.00 per farm


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Market to Market
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Have a great idea?  This exciting six-week class will help you develop a product or service from start to finish! Local CCE Educators Mariane Kiraly, David Cox, Nicole Tommell, Laura Basillio and Jim Barber have partnered to offer “To Market, To Market,” a six-part series to be held virtually and in-person at five regional locations to make your learning experience comfortable, safe, and flexible. Participants will learn how to develop and screen an idea, analyze current trends, develop a budget, consider cash flow, determine pricing, manage marketing and distribution, access funding, test a prototype, consider legalities, manage risk, navigate regulations, and much more. A logical, process-oriented curriculum will lead to dynamic business plans that create new economic opportunities in the region.This series will run Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 and 10, 9:00 am–noon. We hope that most will attend virtually as space is limited at each association meeting room at Hamden, Cooperstown, Cobleskill, Norwich, and Binghamton, to allow for social distancing.The cost is $25 per person for entire series. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Pre-registration is required at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=to-market_212, by October 1, 2020.  “To Market, To Market” is supported by the Chobani Community Impact Fund at the Community Foundation for South Central New York.
$25


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Online Feeder School - presented in separate English and Spanish Sessions 
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Online Feeder School,
Two-Part Online Program Offered by CCE and PRO-DAIRYNovember 3 and 5, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in English)November 10 and 12, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in Spanish)This program is available at no cost, thanks to
support from generous industry sponsors, but pre-registration is
required.Click here for more information about speakers and topics.The Online Feeder School
is a two-part educational program for farmers, employees, and agriservice
professionals who work as or with the feeder – the person responsible for
mixing TMR, maintaining bunk silos, and communicating feed issues with other
farm staff. It will cover monitoring dry matter, feed bunk management, bunk
face management, and troubleshooting mixer wagons.There
will be two separate virtual sessions: one two-part session in English and one
two-part session in Spanish. Each day of Feeder School is a ninety-minute
program held from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. The program will be held online only,
with a combination of video demonstrations, presentations, and discussion.Register Here
FREE


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Develop a Business Plan for Your Agricultural Business
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County Presents:Develop a Business Plan for Your Agricultural BusinessTuesdays, November 3rd- November 24th   6:30pm-8pmAre you looking for grants or loans to grow your farm or food-based business but a bank or other lender has mentioned that you need a business plan in order to be considered? Do you know how to put together a balance sheet, income statement or do financial projections for your farm or business? Have you considered all the elements to create a dynamic marketing plan for your business? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for our newly revised Zoom series: “Develop Your Ag Business Plan” starting on November 3rd! Completion of all sessions will allow you to complete each section of your business plan with feedback from your family and peers. The series culminates in a “Shark Tank” style pitch session with community members representing a variety of sectors, including marketing, lending and agriculture who will give feedback on the fleshed out business concept complete with marketing strategy, financial projections and more! We hope you will join us!Presenters at this session will include:NBT BankTax ProfessionalsLaw ProfessionalsMarketing ExpertsRisk ManagementBinghamton University Small Business Development CenterThis is a great opportunity to learn the resources and tools to put together a business plan which will work for your business and help it grow as your needs grow!Cost is $100/farm to attend, including the cost of all printed materials and a padfolio. Two registrations are included. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. For more information contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.Click Here for Registration
$100 per farm, includes materials and padfolio


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Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series 
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Cornell Maple Program is offering six free online
workshops this fall.  Each course features a selection of self-guided
materials including narrated presentations, videos and articles, followed by a
live question and answer session.  Learn at your own pace from the safety
of home, then dial in for the discussion with Cornell experts and fellow sugar
makers.  Upon registering you will be directed to a website for
downloading course materials.  These materials will be made available 2
weeks prior to the question and answer sessions.  Registration information is available at www.cornellmaple.com.  For questions and additional information
contact Aaron Wightman at arw6@cornell.edu.Workshop sessions and schedule:Assessing your sugarbush and maintaining forest health
Live discussion – September 23 @ 7pmMaple confections and new product opportunities 
Live discussion September 30 @ 7pmSetting up a maple tubing system 
Live discussion – October 14 @ 7pmStrategies for regenerating a healthy sugarbush 
Live discussion – October 28 @ 7pm Tips for top quality, high flavor syrup 
Live discussion – November 11 @ 7pmMaximizing production in your sap collection
system
Live discussion – November 24 @ 7pm
FREE
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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The Dairy Forage Harvest: Let’s Talk Feed Out Management 
Thursday, November 12, 2020
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

For many
Central NY dairy producers the tasks of harvesting, hauling and storing the 2020
forage crops are complete. Exceptional management of hay crop silage and corn
silage inventories plays a significant role in overall herd health and
production, minimizing shrink and influences a producers’ cost of production. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County invites all interested dairy
producers and dairy nutritionists to attend The Dairy Forage Harvest 2020:
Let’s Talk Feed Out Management event scheduled for Thursday November 12, 2020
from 11am until 2pm. This on farm event will take place at Collins Knoll Farm in Chadwicks, New York. Guest speakers from
Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Tony Hall and John Brouillette, will be talking about: - Forage quality assessment tools and why it is important
to run forage analyses- Fermentation interference and tips to diagnose
failed fermentation issues and the importance of a consistent feed out
strategy- Managing top and shoulder feed waste- Navigating variations
in packing density  To ensure the safety of all participants, we
will be practicing social distancing and will have masks available. There is no
fee to attend, but you must register in advance by calling 315-736-3394 ext.
132. Registrations allow us to contact you in the event of cancellations. 
FREE
Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Online Feeder School - presented in separate English and Spanish Sessions 
Thursday, November 12, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Online Feeder School,
Two-Part Online Program Offered by CCE and PRO-DAIRYNovember 3 and 5, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in English)November 10 and 12, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM
EDT (presented in Spanish)This program is available at no cost, thanks to
support from generous industry sponsors, but pre-registration is
required.Click here for more information about speakers and topics.The Online Feeder School
is a two-part educational program for farmers, employees, and agriservice
professionals who work as or with the feeder – the person responsible for
mixing TMR, maintaining bunk silos, and communicating feed issues with other
farm staff. It will cover monitoring dry matter, feed bunk management, bunk
face management, and troubleshooting mixer wagons.There
will be two separate virtual sessions: one two-part session in English and one
two-part session in Spanish. Each day of Feeder School is a ninety-minute
program held from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. The program will be held online only,
with a combination of video demonstrations, presentations, and discussion.Register Here
FREE


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Develop a Business Plan for Your Agricultural Business
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Broome County Presents:Develop a Business Plan for Your Agricultural BusinessTuesdays, November 3rd- November 24th   6:30pm-8pmAre you looking for grants or loans to grow your farm or food-based business but a bank or other lender has mentioned that you need a business plan in order to be considered? Do you know how to put together a balance sheet, income statement or do financial projections for your farm or business? Have you considered all the elements to create a dynamic marketing plan for your business? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for our newly revised Zoom series: “Develop Your Ag Business Plan” starting on November 3rd! Completion of all sessions will allow you to complete each section of your business plan with feedback from your family and peers. The series culminates in a “Shark Tank” style pitch session with community members representing a variety of sectors, including marketing, lending and agriculture who will give feedback on the fleshed out business concept complete with marketing strategy, financial projections and more! We hope you will join us!Presenters at this session will include:NBT BankTax ProfessionalsLaw ProfessionalsMarketing ExpertsRisk ManagementBinghamton University Small Business Development CenterThis is a great opportunity to learn the resources and tools to put together a business plan which will work for your business and help it grow as your needs grow!Cost is $100/farm to attend, including the cost of all printed materials and a padfolio. Two registrations are included. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. For more information contact Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu.Click Here for Registration
$100 per farm, includes materials and padfolio


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Farmland Evaluation, Valuation, Leasing and More !
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO EVALUATE OR VALUE  FARMLAND? DO YOU NEED TO CREATE A LAND LEASE BUT AREN’T SURE WHERE TO START? CHECK OUT THIS ZOOM SERIES BY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION!Oct 7th, 6:30-8PM: How to Evaluate Your Land There is plenty of reasons why you should not rent your land on a handshake. One of the main reasons is to be sure your land is protected in health and in receiving a fair price. The following things should be considered: 
Know how farmland values are calculated  & how to communicate the long-term value of your landKnow the conditions of your land & how you expect your land to be cared for Know how to choose a farmer  & prepare a formal lease  Know how to use general liability insurance Oct 21st, 6:30-8PM: How to Determine an Appropriate Value for Your LandNov 4th, 6:30-8PM: How to Put Together a Lease that Makes SenseDid you know that many lease “agreements” are nothing more than a handshake and an annual payment? This leaves both the landowner and the farmer leasing the land at risk. There are very important considerations not accounted for with a handshake like the term of the lease so that the farmer does not end up putting a lot of time and effort into a piece of land only to have it rented out to someone else before the next harvest. There are other items to work through such as how improvements can and will be made to the property and who is liable for injury on the property. A formal lease agreement can eliminate many of these issues. Myron Thurston, Agricultural Economic Development and Marketing Specialist of CCE Madison, will walk through some of the common pitfalls of lease agreements and will provide several templates that can be used to create your own.Nov 18th, 6:30-8PM: It’s All About RelationshipsLearn how to work with lawyers, land trusts, finance officers and ag support agencies, such as USDA.The cost is $40 for the series. Participants will receive the Zoom link the morning of the program.Click Here for Registration
$10 each session or $40 for all
Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Legal Entities for Farm Business: Understanding LLCs and Trusts
Thursday, November 19, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Legal Entities for Farm Business: Understanding
LLCs and Trusts
When: 1pm - 2pm on November 5 & 19, 2020
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
Cost: $10 per farm for both sessions
Register online: https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1328
Register by phone: 607-391-2662
 
This 2-part virtual mini-series will cover LLCs and trusts, two legal
entities common among agricultural businesses. The sessions will help farmers
and rural landowners evaluate whether these legal entities would be appropriate
for their individual situations and goals.
 
Session 1: Is an LLC Right for Me?
Have you ever wondered whether forming an LLC would be good for your farm? This
workshop is for any agricultural business operating as a sole proprietorship or
partnership, interested in learning about the costs and benefits of Limited
Liability Corporations. Chris Anderson from Farm Credit East will review common
farm business structures, then discuss how to evaluate whether an LLC is a good
fit for your specific circumstances. We will also discuss the process of
setting up an LLC, selecting and working with advisors, and making changes to
an LLC over time.
 
Session 2: What is a Trust & Does My Farm Need One?
This session will help farmers and rural landowners understand what a trust is,
and whether it is the right tool to protect and manage their assets. Our
speaker, business consultant Anna Richards, will describe several types of
trusts commonly used in farm business and succession planning, and discuss the
process a farm goes through to set up and manage a trust.
$10 per farm
Robin Wendell-Zabielowicz, rw583@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Virtual Fall Maple Workshop Series 
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Cornell Maple Program is offering six free online
workshops this fall.  Each course features a selection of self-guided
materials including narrated presentations, videos and articles, followed by a
live question and answer session.  Learn at your own pace from the safety
of home, then dial in for the discussion with Cornell experts and fellow sugar
makers.  Upon registering you will be directed to a website for
downloading course materials.  These materials will be made available 2
weeks prior to the question and answer sessions.  Registration information is available at www.cornellmaple.com.  For questions and additional information
contact Aaron Wightman at arw6@cornell.edu.Workshop sessions and schedule:Assessing your sugarbush and maintaining forest health
Live discussion – September 23 @ 7pmMaple confections and new product opportunities 
Live discussion September 30 @ 7pmSetting up a maple tubing system 
Live discussion – October 14 @ 7pmStrategies for regenerating a healthy sugarbush 
Live discussion – October 28 @ 7pm Tips for top quality, high flavor syrup 
Live discussion – November 11 @ 7pmMaximizing production in your sap collection
system
Live discussion – November 24 @ 7pm
FREE
Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Dairy Day 2021
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Register today for CCE NCRAT’s Dairy Day 2021! Join us VIRTUALLY for the main dairy program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 4-part seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and management, emerging trends, and local research updates.Each of the 4 sessions will run from 12pm-2pm online via Zoom.The cost is $20, which includes all 4 days.Register here: https://ncrat.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1367January 12, 2021—Milk Quality– Selective Dry Cow Treatment (Dr. Pete Ostrum, Countryside Vet Clinic)– Bedding and Management Factors (Dr. Paula Ospina, Independent Consultant)– Diagnosis and Treatment (Dr. Pam Ruegg, U of WI)January 13, 2021—Industry Sustainability– Consumer Trends and Industry Sustainability (Dr. Sara Place, Elanco)– Farmer Mental Health and Sustainability (Briana Hagen, U of Guelph)– Future Animal Welfare Considerations (Dr. Nigel Cook, U of WI)– FARM Program 4.0 Update (Lindsay Ferlito, CCE NCRAT)January 14, 2021—Dairy Markets and Labor– Dairy Market Updates (Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University)– Labor Updates (Richard Stup, Cornell University)– Labor Management (Tom Wall, The Dairy CoachTM)January 15, 2021—Calf Management– Social Behavior (Dr. Jennifer van Os, U of WI)– Calf Health (Dr. Rob Lynch, Cornell University)– Optimizing Calf Nutrition (Dr. Mike Steele, U of Guelph)– NNYADP Calf Diarrhea Research Update (Casey Havekes, CCE NCRAT)
$20
Lindsay Ferlito, lc636@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Dairy Day 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Register today for CCE NCRAT’s Dairy Day 2021! Join us VIRTUALLY for the main dairy program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 4-part seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and management, emerging trends, and local research updates.Each of the 4 sessions will run from 12pm-2pm online via Zoom.The cost is $20, which includes all 4 days.Register here: https://ncrat.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1367January 12, 2021—Milk Quality– Selective Dry Cow Treatment (Dr. Pete Ostrum, Countryside Vet Clinic)– Bedding and Management Factors (Dr. Paula Ospina, Independent Consultant)– Diagnosis and Treatment (Dr. Pam Ruegg, U of WI)January 13, 2021—Industry Sustainability– Consumer Trends and Industry Sustainability (Dr. Sara Place, Elanco)– Farmer Mental Health and Sustainability (Briana Hagen, U of Guelph)– Future Animal Welfare Considerations (Dr. Nigel Cook, U of WI)– FARM Program 4.0 Update (Lindsay Ferlito, CCE NCRAT)January 14, 2021—Dairy Markets and Labor– Dairy Market Updates (Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University)– Labor Updates (Richard Stup, Cornell University)– Labor Management (Tom Wall, The Dairy CoachTM)January 15, 2021—Calf Management– Social Behavior (Dr. Jennifer van Os, U of WI)– Calf Health (Dr. Rob Lynch, Cornell University)– Optimizing Calf Nutrition (Dr. Mike Steele, U of Guelph)– NNYADP Calf Diarrhea Research Update (Casey Havekes, CCE NCRAT)
$20
Lindsay Ferlito, lc636@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Dairy Day 2021
Thursday, January 14, 2021
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Register today for CCE NCRAT’s Dairy Day 2021! Join us VIRTUALLY for the main dairy program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 4-part seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and management, emerging trends, and local research updates.Each of the 4 sessions will run from 12pm-2pm online via Zoom.The cost is $20, which includes all 4 days.Register here: https://ncrat.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1367January 12, 2021—Milk Quality– Selective Dry Cow Treatment (Dr. Pete Ostrum, Countryside Vet Clinic)– Bedding and Management Factors (Dr. Paula Ospina, Independent Consultant)– Diagnosis and Treatment (Dr. Pam Ruegg, U of WI)January 13, 2021—Industry Sustainability– Consumer Trends and Industry Sustainability (Dr. Sara Place, Elanco)– Farmer Mental Health and Sustainability (Briana Hagen, U of Guelph)– Future Animal Welfare Considerations (Dr. Nigel Cook, U of WI)– FARM Program 4.0 Update (Lindsay Ferlito, CCE NCRAT)January 14, 2021—Dairy Markets and Labor– Dairy Market Updates (Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University)– Labor Updates (Richard Stup, Cornell University)– Labor Management (Tom Wall, The Dairy CoachTM)January 15, 2021—Calf Management– Social Behavior (Dr. Jennifer van Os, U of WI)– Calf Health (Dr. Rob Lynch, Cornell University)– Optimizing Calf Nutrition (Dr. Mike Steele, U of Guelph)– NNYADP Calf Diarrhea Research Update (Casey Havekes, CCE NCRAT)
$20
Lindsay Ferlito, lc636@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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Dairy Day 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Register today for CCE NCRAT’s Dairy Day 2021! Join us VIRTUALLY for the main dairy program offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension this winter in the North Country. This 4-part seminar will provide the latest information on dairy production and management, emerging trends, and local research updates.Each of the 4 sessions will run from 12pm-2pm online via Zoom.The cost is $20, which includes all 4 days.Register here: https://ncrat.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=1367January 12, 2021—Milk Quality– Selective Dry Cow Treatment (Dr. Pete Ostrum, Countryside Vet Clinic)– Bedding and Management Factors (Dr. Paula Ospina, Independent Consultant)– Diagnosis and Treatment (Dr. Pam Ruegg, U of WI)January 13, 2021—Industry Sustainability– Consumer Trends and Industry Sustainability (Dr. Sara Place, Elanco)– Farmer Mental Health and Sustainability (Briana Hagen, U of Guelph)– Future Animal Welfare Considerations (Dr. Nigel Cook, U of WI)– FARM Program 4.0 Update (Lindsay Ferlito, CCE NCRAT)January 14, 2021—Dairy Markets and Labor– Dairy Market Updates (Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University)– Labor Updates (Richard Stup, Cornell University)– Labor Management (Tom Wall, The Dairy CoachTM)January 15, 2021—Calf Management– Social Behavior (Dr. Jennifer van Os, U of WI)– Calf Health (Dr. Rob Lynch, Cornell University)– Optimizing Calf Nutrition (Dr. Mike Steele, U of Guelph)– NNYADP Calf Diarrhea Research Update (Casey Havekes, CCE NCRAT)
$20
Lindsay Ferlito, lc636@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270

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