The South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team has an array of workshops and meetings planned for July and August!
All workshops listed here are FREE OF CHARGE! RSVP is required, however, and most have lunch or refreshments included.
More information and registration links can be found by clicking on the title of each event, or contact Betsy Hicks: bjh246@cornell.edu or 607.391.2673.
Dairy Cattle Summer Research Update
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 7-9pm
Cornell University Vet School Teaching Dairy (across from campus NOT HARTFORD)
Speakers:
- Dr. Julio Giordano, Cornell University
- Dr. Martin Perez, Cornell University
- Dr. Rob Lynch, Cornell PRO-DAIRY
Topics:
- Strategies for improving dairy cattle reproductive performance and economics – programs that prioritize insemination of cows in heat or maximize fertility through timed AI will be discussed. Examples of strategies for on-farm implementation and performance implications will be provided.
- Using automated sensors for improving dairy cattle health monitoring and management – the latest concepts and research on the use and value of health monitoring and management using automated sensors will be covered (rumination, activity, milk weights, etc). Pros and cons of different technologies and their potential implementation for health management will be discussed as well as the economics of incorporating these technologies into farm management.
Light refreshments offered!
Tie Stall Cow Comfort Meeting and Tour
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 1-3pm
Lawton’s Jersey Farm, 581 Bridge Street, Newark Valley, NY 13811
Results from the NY Farm Viability Institute’s grant funded project will be discussed, as well as discussion and tour of Lawton’s facility and key points to consider for tie stall facilities.
Refreshments will be offered!
Twilight Meeting – Johne’s Disease: What to Look for, Management Points for Control, Info on Testing
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 from 6-8pm
Preble Hill Dairy, 6993 West Bennett Hollow Road, Preble, NY 13141
NYSCHAP coordinator Dr Melanie Hemenway will be leading discussion around control of Johne’s for dairy farms. Owner Dr Mike Griep will discuss the dairy’s program for control, and lead a tour of the facilities. The farm will also be showcasing their new rotary parlor, which will be starting night milking as the twilight meeting comes to a close.
Light refreshments offered!
Agvocating for Dairy Farmers: “How To”, Neighbor Relations, and Resources
Thursday August 1, 2019 from 10am-3pm
Whittaker Dairy Farm, 4585 NY-26, Whitney Point, NY 13862
Topics & Speakers:
- Morning session – Eileen Jensen & Erin Hull, NYAAC will present Agvocating: the “Why and How” and facilitate an interactive discussion
- Afternoon session – Panel of dairy producers involved in agvocating will cover Social Media, Farm Tours, and More
- Additional information and resources available on preparing for third party audits
Come for the entire day or pick one (AM/PM) session and lunch! RSVP IS REQUIRED!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ON SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS!!