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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
Small Ruminant Management & Fiber Conference
Posted 11/9/2019
2019 Small Ruminant Management & Fiber Conference - Cornell University
November 9-10, 2019
Highlights: setting up a flock/herd, skin & feet ailments, Hands-on activities and much more. See the attached flier for more information.
Waterhemp/pigweed species
Posted 7/24/2019

 

Waterhemp is a pigweed species you have likely been hearing about as a problem weed in the Midwest as populations have been found that are resistant to not only glyphosate but a number of other modes of action.  It has since been found in NY & in the last year was found in a few fields in Oneida & Herkimer Counties. You likely heard discussion of this weed at winter meetings this year.
 
A meeting organized by Jeff Miller of CCE Oneida County will be held July 24, 1 to 2:30 pm at the VanHatten Farm,  7810  Putnam Road, Barneveld, NY  

Jeff has worked with Bryan Brown of the NY State IPM program to put out a herbicide trial with 12 different treatments to assess what herbicides might work effectively against this weed in our area.

1.5 DEC and CCA credits available

Register by calling Linda at 315-736-3394 x 124. Registration deadline is July 22. There is no cost.

For more meeting info go to:
http://cceoneida.com/events/2019/07/24/-roundup-resistant-weed-control-field-event
Kevin H Ganoe, MS, CCA
Field Crop Specialist
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops
5657 State Route 5, Herkimer NY 13350
https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/
khg2@cornell.edu
Office: 315-866-7920 X230
Cell: 315-219-7786
Fax: 315-866-0870

 

2019 Central NY Dairy Day
Posted 3/12/2019

 

2019 Central New York Dairy Day
 
Economics and Strategies for Getting Cows Pregnant
see the attachment for more information.

 

Pesticide Recertification Day
Posted 3/12/2019

 

             Century House, Latham, NY 
Registration and DEC sign in 7:30—8:30 am 
Pre-registration is required so we can prepare your certificates.  
Register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/PesticideRecertDay2019
The DEC requires that you present your pesticide license when you check-in at the event, so please be sure you bring it along! 
To Register and Pay by Phone: 518-765-3518, cce-caahp@cornell.edu 
                Questions: Lindsey Christianson 518-765-3513, ldc74@cornell.edu
Livestock Techniques Hands-on workshop
Posted 3/12/2019

Livestock Techniques Hands-on Workshop ~ 3 locations to choose from - Come join Ashley McFarland, Area Livestock Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team, for a hands-on workshop focusing on management practices for livestock. She will be teaching participants the proper ways to administer vaccinations, ear tagging, ear notching, castration and proper restraint and safety while working with animals. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Determining Rental Rates on the Farm
Posted 3/4/2019

 

This program is designed to assist producers in determining fair rental rates on their farms from collected data in surrounding farms/counties. In addition to land rental rates, from determining fair land sale values on farms will be touched upon. This workshop will be will be presented by Nicole Tommell, Farm Business Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team. See the attached flier for more information.

 

Forage Quality Conference
Posted 2/27/2019

 

This is a great opportunity to hear from some nationally & internationally known speakers on forage quality. Dr. Limin Kung is an internationally recognized expert on silage fermentation. You need to sign up soon. Details are in the attached notice.

 

Growing Industrial Hemp
Posted 2/22/2019

This workshop is hosted by Montgomery County Soil and Cater Conservation District. Will be held on Bebruary 22, 2019 at the Fonda Annex Building, 20 Park St, Fonda, NY. Room 111, 12-3pm.

RSVP by by Bebruary 15th by calling Julicia Myers at 518-853-7013

 

 

FSMA/Gap Training Opportunity
Posted 2/20/2019

 

 

The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) is offering an FDA approved, 2-day training on Produce Safety Rules (PSR) to be held in Otsego County this spring.  The training will cover Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) requirements for growers. NYFC is subsidizing the cost of the workshop, which will be approximately $40 per person, which includes lunch, a certificate of completion, and a binder of materials.

 

Initiative to Benefit Native WIldlife in NYS
Posted 2/12/2019

 

Announcing the Application Cutoff of Date March 15, 2019 for the Young Forest Initiative to Benefit Native Wildlife in New York

Fultonville, N. Y., February 8, 2019 – The Wildlife Management Institute, in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Audubon New York, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Quality Deer Management Association, and the Ruffed Grouse Society, is offering an additional opportunity for producers in New York State to apply for financial assistance to address insufficient young forest habitat for targeted wildlife species.

 


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