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Beef & Dairy Bovine Reproduction & Artificial Insemination Training, April 25 & 26, Avon, Livingston Co.

In this two-day class, participants will learn the biology of bovine reproduction, giving them a better understanding of the whole reproductive system.  Hands-on practice with cows will teach proper insemination technique.  The training will consist of both classroom sessions and hands-on practice, taught in English only. Genex will lead this training, and the Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team will offer this training.

Friday and Saturday, April 25 & 26, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Mulligan Farms, 5403 Barber Rd, Avon, NY
https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2582

Cost is $250 per person, space is limited. Pre-registration is required, and walk-ins will not be accepted. 

Best NY Burger Competition

Whether you’re a restaurant owner ready to showcase your best burger or a consumer eager to vote for this year’s winner, learn how to get involved in this milestone celebration below.

The New York Beef Council continuously searches for the Best Burger in New York State. Nominations will be accepted until March 14th, 2025. Voting will commence on March 19th, 2025 until April 11th, 2025. More information can be found at:

https://www.nybeef.org/social-outreach/best-new-york-burger-competition/?clearcache=1

Thunder View Farms Summer Internship

Thunder View Farms in Grahamsville, NY in the Hudson Valley is opening applications for their summer internship program. This nationally awarded, registered Angus three generation family farm operates in the cow-calf, backgrounding, and replacement seedstock sectors, as well as producing all their own feed and marketing both finished beef and 40,000+ hay square bales directly to consumers.

This May to August opportunity offers experience in brood cow and feeder management, show cattle preparation for the NYS ROV Show, AI and embryo transfer work, hay production, and pasture management, but is open to expanding the learning experience as well.

See the attached PDF for a more detailed description and contact information. Applications are preferred by the end of January 2025, but there will be rolling interviews for hires as necessary.

TVF Summer Intern description