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Regional Teams Invaluable to Local Farmers

Cooperative Extension regional agriculture programs are the result of unique partnerships that provide opportunities to commercial producers beyond their individual counties’ borders. These ag teams present educational programs on a wide variety of topics, consult with commercial farmers and producers in a timely manner on specific technical issues, provide on-site visits when necessary and provide assitance to beginning farmers in addition to those making production changes.

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Emergency responder information on pesticide spills and accidents: CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

For pesticide information: National Pesticide Information Center: 800-858-7378

To Report Oil and Hazardous Material Spills in New York State: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Response - 800-457-7362 (in NYS), 518-457-7362 (outside NYS)

Poison Control Centers: Poison Control Centers nationwide: 800-222-1222  If you are unable to reach a Poison Control Center or obtain the information your doctor needs, the office of the NYS Pesticide Coordi-nator at Cornell University, 607-255-1866, may be able to assist you in obtaining such information.

 

Useful Links

Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Vegetable Growers: Up to date recommendations by crop.

Home Gardening resources for flowers, vegetables, and more.

Cornell Maple Program: learn about maple research and extension. Locate local maple producers.

Organic Agriculture at Cornell

Small or Beginning Farms

USDA Fruit & Vegetable Market News

Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation
www.montgomerycountyny-swcd.com

 



Agriculture & Horticulture
Profitable Meat Marketing Workshop
Posted 1/5/2017

 Profitable Meat Marketing Workshop, Washington County Session

 CCE-Washington Co., 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY

 6:00-9:00 PM (both sessions)
 Register: Tove Ford, (518) 765-3518 or tff24@cornell.edu by Mon., Jan 9th
Register online:  Washington County Session         
Cost is $10 per person. Dinner will be served.

 

The Future of Milk Markets and How to Develop an Economic Plan
Posted 1/5/2017

 January 12, 2017, Strategizing the Future: The Future of Milk Markets and How to Develop an Economic Plan

 CCE Saratoga Meeting Room, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020
 Cost: $18.00 per person with pre-registration, includes lunch.
 Register Online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/milkmarketfuture_201
RSVP by 4:00 pm January 9, 2017 by contacting Tove Ford, 518-765- 3518/ tff24@cornell.edu.
 Late registration & walk-ins $25.00 per person and no guarantee of lunch or printed materials.
 Program questions to Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu.

 

Farm Succession Retreat
Posted 1/5/2017

January 13 and February 17, 2017 - Farm Succession Retreat

CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY, 12186
 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The cost for this retreat is $20 per farm. Two people from the same farm may attend at this price.  
 To register online:  https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Farm-Bus-Succession-Planning_251.  
For more information contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 x311 or email cad266@cornell.edu
Capital Region Bedding Plant Conference
Posted 1/5/2017

January 23, 2017, Capital Region Bedding Plant Conference

 CCE Albany County: 24 Martin Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186

 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 $45.00 per person, lunch included
 To register, contact Tove Ford, (518)765-3518 or by email at tff24@cornell.edu.
 You may register online at:
 https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/bedding-plant-conference-2017_201.
 
DEC credits applied for

 

Field Crop Pest Management Meetings
Posted 1/5/2017

January 24 & 30, 2017, Field Crop Pest Management Meetings

January 24, CCE Saratoga Extension Office, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY

January 30, CCE Schoharie Extension Office, 173 South Grand St, Cobleskill, NY
Each session runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Registration is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required!
Register and pay online at http://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/events.php. Or print the flyer from http://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/pdf/event/pdf480_pdf.pdf and mail in your registration with a check.

 

The Path to Your Farm Dream - Beginning Farmer Workshop
Posted 1/5/2017

February 11, 2017 - The Path to Your Farm Dream - Beginning Farmer Workshop

CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY, 12186

 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
The cost for attending this workshop is $40 for the first person or $60 for two.  
To register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BegFarmerWkshp_201.  
To register by phone, pay by credit card or more information, contact Tove Ford at 518-765-3518.

 

Woodlot Management for Forest Owners 101
Posted 1/5/2017

February 18, 2017, Woodlot Management for Forest Owners 101

Queensbury Campus

 9am to Noon
 Price: $10, CRN: 20084
To Register: Please call 518-743-2238, email conted@sunyacc.edu

 

Premium Harvest Shearing Three Day Workshop
Posted 1/5/2017

March 17, 18 and 19, Premium Harvest Shearing Three Day Workshop

SUNY Cobleskill

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Register at www.cobleskill.edu/workshops. Space is limited, register today.
Call: 518.255.5528 for more information or to register.
Registration fee of $285 includes classroom materials and .8 Continuing Education Units.

This class will focus on unique shearing techniques, equipment, proper animal handling, fiber collection and much more! Franc Winkley, your instructor from Premium Harvest Shearing in Washington, has provided workshops from coast-to-coast and his reputation is known for humane and competent handling of animals.

 

Strategizing for the Future
Posted 12/22/2016

                                                                   

January 12, 2017,

Strategizing for the Future:

The Future of Milk Markets and

How to Develop an Economic Plan

                                                                                 

                                              Thursday January 12, 2017 from 11 am to 2 pm

CCE Meeting Room, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY

 Speakers:  Dr. Andrew Novakovic, Cornell University

Jason Karzses, Cornell ProDairy Program

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How and why markets are changing. Develop an economic plan for the future.

  Pre-registration of $18 includes lunch.

  RSVP by Jan 9th, 4 pm by contacting Tove Ford, 518-765-3518,

tff24@cornell.edu or online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/milkmarketfuture_201.  Late registration & walk-ins $25 and no guarantee of lunch or printed materials.  

Program questions to Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496, adg12@cornell.edu.  Brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension 

(CAAHP, CCE Saratoga, & Central NY DFC Team).

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Albany County provides equal program and employment opportunities.

 

 

Profitable Meat Marketing Workshop
Posted 12/22/2016

 January 12, 2017

 CCE-Washington Co., 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY

 6:00-9:00 PM (both sessions)

 Register: Tove Ford, (518) 765-3518 or tff24@cornell.edu by Mon., Jan 9th

 Register online: Columbia County Session or  Washington County Session         

 Cost is $10 per person. Dinner will be served.

  In these workshops, you will learn how to develop your farm's marketing strategy and how to set specific marketing objectives to make your job easier. In addition to marketing tips, you'll learn about Cornell Cooperative Extension's NEW Meat Price Calculator. The calculator uses your farm's data to develop pricing for meat sold by the hanging weight or by the cut. It accounts for processing and marketing costs, allows you to build in a profit, then lets you adjust the pricing of each cut until you reach your goal. Finally, you will learn more about navigating the MeatSuite, a free website to help your farm reach consumers seeking local meat in bulk.

 


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