Integrated Parasite Management for Goats & Sheep Workshop Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Internal parasites are one of the largest health issues that affect sheep and goats across the country. Many producers are unaware how important it is to understand parasites in their flocks. In this workshop, producers will learn the basics of parasite control as well as how to develop integrated parasite management programs for their farms that include evasive grazing and selective deworming and/or alternative treatments. We will also go over the current status of several alternative methods of parasite control.As part of this workshop you will receive hands-on training on how to use the FAMACHA© Anemia Guide (good only for the barber pole worm) and five point checks to determine the need for treatment and how to do fecal egg identification and analysis.You are encouraged to bring a refrigerated fecal sample of 8 to 10 fecal pellets in a baggie from one sheep or goat at your farm to the workshop. In the interest of biosecurity please wear clean clothes and shoes to the workshop and plan to change them prior to doing your own farm chores. $40 Ashley McFarland, am2876@cornell.edu, W: 315-866-7920 x228 or C: 315-604-2156 Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2174 ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Our Board of Directors meetings are held simultaneously in the meeting rooms at both the Extension Center in Cobleskill and the Education Center in Cooperstown. They are then joined together via the Zoom link below, which guest are welcome to use as well. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. except if announced otherwise. Meetings are open to the public. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95117883765?pwd=RWh5Vllz... Meeting ID: 951 1788 3765 Passcode: 553205 One tap mobile +16468769923,,95117883765# US (New York) +16465189805,,95117883765# US (New York) 173 S Grand St, Cobleskill, NY   ~   123 Lake St, Cooperstown, NY ========================================= Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In a continued collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania, and Farm Bureaus of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York this series of webinars will explore the continued push for development of solar energy projects in agricultural areas of the Northeast. This five-part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently five-part known best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.For a description of each session go to the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops site. Click on each session name to register.  Register for one or all sessions in this series. All sessions are free No cost ========================================= Improving Soil Health Tuesday, October 3, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Gathering Place, 127 Kenyon Rd , Cobleskill, NY 12043 A presentation by Master Gardener Volunteers.  Provides step-by-step information on soil-improving practices as well as in-depth background — from what soil is to the importance of organic matter. Marcie Foster, mkf48@cornell.edu, 607-547-2536 x235 ~ 518-234-4303 x124 ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus Day Monday, October 9, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. ========================================= Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In a continued collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania, and Farm Bureaus of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York this series of webinars will explore the continued push for development of solar energy projects in agricultural areas of the Northeast. This five-part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently five-part known best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.For a description of each session go to the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops site. Click on each session name to register.  Register for one or all sessions in this series. All sessions are free No cost ========================================= Veterinarian Talk: Goat Husbandry and Health Sunday, October 15, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm East Homer/Albright Grange, 2648 Highway 13 , Cortland, NY 13045 Veterinarian Dr. Kathy Baxendell DVM will discuss goat husbandry and health topics.Hosted by the CNY Dairy Goat Society.  Contact Kim Harris at khb15@yahoo.com or 315-560-7633 to register.  Free, but pre-registration is required due to limited seating. No cost ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Workshops Monday, October 16, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!Topics include:TBAPre-registration is required: Register for the Zoom Webinar here!The upcoming sessions will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.October 16: Hosting One Day Agritourism EventNovember 20: Hosting Agritourism Air BnB ExperienceDecember 18: U-Pick Agritourism Operations-In's and Out'sAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Sponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team No cost ========================================= Farm Disaster Preparation Online Certificate Training Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm's annual insurance premium. The value of the credit or discount will vary according to individual policies and policyholder circumstances but can be up to a 10% discount.The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested by October 13, 2023. For more information about the training, contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu.There is a $35 fee per farm for this program.Click here to pre-register.Checks payable/mailed to: CCE Allegany5435 County Road 48Belmont, NY 14813For online payment, contact Kelly Bourne klb288@cornell.eduCourse Instruction Team: Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development Team Leader, CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program; and Jim Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH). $35 per Farm Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FarmDisPrepCertTrn2023_202 ========================================= Farm Disaster Preparation Online Certificate Training Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event The Farm Disaster Preparation program will help farm owners plan for and manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks, and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm's annual insurance premium. The value of the credit or discount will vary according to individual policies and policyholder circumstances but can be up to a 10% discount.The Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate is directed to all sizes of farms and all types of products. Dairy and livestock farms are especially encouraged to participate in the program due to their additional concerns regarding animal agriculture. The person representing a farm should be the insurance policyholder; other key farm personnel are welcome.You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Space is limited, and pre-registration is requested by October 13, 2023. For more information about the training, contact Lynn Bliven at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu.There is a $35 fee per farm for this program.Click here to pre-register.Checks payable/mailed to: CCE Allegany5435 County Road 48Belmont, NY 14813For online payment, contact Kelly Bourne klb288@cornell.eduCourse Instruction Team: Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader CCE Allegany County; Stephen Hadcock, Ag. Entrepreneurship and Market Development Team Leader, CCE Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program; and Jim Carrabba, Agricultural Safety Specialist New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH). $35 per Farm Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FarmDisPrepCertTrn2023_202 ========================================= Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In a continued collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania, and Farm Bureaus of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York this series of webinars will explore the continued push for development of solar energy projects in agricultural areas of the Northeast. This five-part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently five-part known best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.For a description of each session go to the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops site. Click on each session name to register.  Register for one or all sessions in this series. All sessions are free No cost ========================================= 2023 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium Friday, October 27, 2023 3:00 pm - 12:30 pm Cornell University, Frank Morrison Hall 507 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 Each year the Cornell Dept. of Animal Science puts on the Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium. Co-sponsors for 2023 include the Cashmere Goat Association, Empire Sheep Producers Assoc. and the NYS Dairy Goat Breeders Assoc. The primary day will be Saturday, October 28th when several tracks will be conducted simultaneously focusing on the concerns of beginner versus experienced farmers or on meat vs. fiber vs. dairy enterprises. The afternoon and evening of Friday, October 27th consist of specific interactive workshops requiring advanced sign-up up while Sunday morning will feature a sheep and goat parasite workshop with FAMACHA certification.The 2023 Cornell Sheep & Goat Symposium is scheduled for October 27th through 29th on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY. Goat and sheep raisers and industry stakeholders are welcome to register for the whole event or individual days. Friday, October 27th is devoted to advance sign-up workshops on: 1) learning to process sheep and goat for meat - Jess Waltemyer2) Learning to do a field necropsy - Dr. Mary Smith DVM 3) Demos and hands-on practicals for new goat and sheep raisers - Betsy Hodge and Dr. tatiana Stanton, and later in the afternoon or evening 4) Intro to artificial insemination - Dr. Megan Bernard, DVM.The program schedule, registration, and additional information on parking, etc. are available at both the Cornell Goat Program Website and the Cornell Sheep Program Website Registration deadline is Friday, October 20th. Please contact Barbara Jones at 607-255-7712 or bjj6@cornell.edu with further registration questions. ========================================= Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In a continued collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania, and Farm Bureaus of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York this series of webinars will explore the continued push for development of solar energy projects in agricultural areas of the Northeast. This five-part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently five-part known best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.For a description of each session go to the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops site. Click on each session name to register.  Register for one or all sessions in this series. All sessions are free No cost ========================================= CLOSED for Veterans' Day Friday, November 10, 2023 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day. ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Workshops Monday, November 20, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!Topics include:TBAPre-registration is required: Register for the Zoom Webinar here!The upcoming sessions will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.October 16: Hosting One Day Agritourism EventNovember 20: Hosting Agritourism Air BnB ExperienceDecember 18: U-Pick Agritourism Operations-In's and Out'sAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Sponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team No cost ========================================= Protection Strategies: Safeguarding Agricultural Legacies for Future Generations Monday, November 20, 2023 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Center , 173 South Grand Street , Cobleskill, NY 12403 The CNYDLFC Team is proud to conduct a workshop on farm asset protection to help you preserve long-standing agricultural legacies. In these uncertain times, safeguarding valuable farm assets has become paramount to ensure our farming communities' continued success and sustainability.Nicole Tommell and Steve Hadcock will be the presenters for this workshop. Nicole is a Farm Management Specialist with the Central New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team. Steve Hadcock is a Beginning Farmer specialist with the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program. Nicole and Steve have many years of experience working with farm families on farm management and estate planning topics.Topics included are: How can I use my current records to gauge how well my business is doing? Various suggestions will assist you in looking at your records differently. What can I do to retain employees? Ideas will be shared on how to get new employees off to a good start. Also, ideas on how to help retain employees as well. Am I ready to consider diversifying my business? Thoughts on how to approach evaluating the diversification of your farm business will be shared. When and how do I start the succession process? It is never too early to begin discussing farm succession/transfer. Topics will be covered to help you feel confident to begin the process for your business. Shared topics may help you with your process if you have already started. Each participant will receive written materials and a flash drive containing various resources.Pre-Registration deadline: November 13, 2023 at 11:59 PMRegister for this Event Now $10 per person Nicole Tommell, nt375@cornell.edu, W: 315-866-7920 x230 or C: 315-867-6001 Registration: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=2244 ========================================= Perspectives on the Opportunities and Impacts of Solar Installation in Agricultural Areas Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In a continued collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania, and Farm Bureaus of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York this series of webinars will explore the continued push for development of solar energy projects in agricultural areas of the Northeast. This five-part series will address the topic from multiple perspectives and help to identify the opportunities and challenges as well as currently five-part known best practices for integrating the need for renewable energy with other economic and social factors.For a description of each session go to the Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops site. Click on each session name to register.  Register for one or all sessions in this series. All sessions are free No cost ========================================= CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 23, 2023 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 24, 2023 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Our Board of Directors meetings are held simultaneously in the meeting rooms at both the Extension Center in Cobleskill and the Education Center in Cooperstown. They are then joined together via the Zoom link below, which guest are welcome to use as well. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. except if announced otherwise. Meetings are open to the public. Join Zoom Meeting https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95117883765?pwd=RWh5Vllz... Meeting ID: 951 1788 3765 Passcode: 553205 One tap mobile +16468769923,,95117883765# US (New York) +16465189805,,95117883765# US (New York) 173 S Grand St, Cobleskill, NY   ~   123 Lake St, Cooperstown, NY ========================================= Agritourism Monthly Workshops Monday, December 18, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!Topics include:TBAPre-registration is required: Register for the Zoom Webinar here!The upcoming sessions will focus on a specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.October 16: Hosting One Day Agritourism EventNovember 20: Hosting Agritourism Air BnB ExperienceDecember 18: U-Pick Agritourism Operations-In's and Out'sAll workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Sponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team No cost ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays! Monday, December 25, 2023 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holidays on December 23, 26, and January 2. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays! Tuesday, December 26, 2023 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holidays on December 23, 26, and January 2. ========================================= CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Center, 173 South Grand Street, Suite 1 , Cobleskill, New York 12043 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ========================================= CLOSED for Presidents' Day Monday, February 19, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day. =========================================