By Blake Jackson
Mark your calendars, farmers! Cornell Cooperative Extension's Central NY team has exciting events lined up to boost your knowledge and operations. Get ready for:
Corn Day:
- Date & Location: February 21st, Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, NY
- Focus: Herbicide-resistant weeds, emerging diseases like tar spot, corn silage trials, seed treatment research, and seedcorn maggot mitigation.
- Bonus: Trade show, coffee hour, and delicious lunch buffet.
- CEUs: Earn up to 2.25 NYSDEC pesticide applicator credits and 2.5 Certified Crop Advisor credits.
Dairy Day:
- Dates & Locations: April 3rd at Otesaga Resort Hotel and April 4th at CCE Saratoga, Ballston Spa, NY
- Speakers: Renowned experts Rick Grant and Ev Thomas from the Miner Institute, sharing their wealth of research and practical knowledge.
- Topics: The crop-animal-environment interface, milk analysis for herd management, cow comfort, and behavior.
- Registration: $50 per person
About Cornell Cooperative Extension:
This partnership between Cornell University and CCE Associations across eight counties supports agricultural success through research, education, and demonstration. Join the community and explore the resources available to optimize your farm operations!
To register and for more information, go to https://bit.ly/cnyagday24 or contact the CNYDLFC Program (cnydlfc@cornell.edu, 315-866-7920). For sponsorship information, please go to http://bit.ly/cnyagdaysponsor24.
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Categories: New York, Education