Calendar of Events 2002 - South Central New York Agriculture Team

September 2002

9

Ponds on Small Farms, 6-8 pm, Reisinger's Apple Country, 2750 Apple Lane (off Ellison Rd., 3 miles west of Watkins Glen) Learn about pond construction for irrigation purposes. Topics: farm pond maintenance, aquatic weed control, pump management, water requirements for farm operations. Pre- register with Schuyler County Cornell Cooperative Extension by Sept. 6, 607-535-7161.

13-15

Farmedic Instructor Training at Cornell For information check the website at www.farmedic.com

15-21

National Farm Safety & Health Week , Check out the following sites:
www.cce.cornell.edu/initiatives/afs/society_government.cfm#ahs
National Safety Council, www.nsc.org/farmsafe.htm
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, www.fs4jk.org/

17-20

Third National Small Farm Conference, Albuquerque, NM Information on innovative programs for small farms. Conference Contacts:
Edmund Gomez, Phone: 505-852-2668, e-mail: gr@nmsu.edu
Denis Ebodaghe, Phone: 202-401-4385, e-mail: debodaghe@reeusda.gov
www.cahe.nmsu.edu/smallfarm

18-21

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers National Conference & Trade Show, Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI Grower School, tours and workshops. For a program call 440-774-2435

18-22

Master Forest Owner/COVERTS Volunteer Training, Arnot Forest, VanEtten Interested volunteers being sought. Classroom and outdoor sessions on tree identification, forest ecology, wildlife and sawtimber management, and more. For information contact Gary Goff at 607-255-2824 or email grg3@cornell.edu

21

A Taste of Tioga! Celebration of Food & Farms, 1-6 pm, Owego Middle School and 4-H Youth Building, Tioga County Fairgrounds Workshops on the Farm-to-School Marketing, expanding farmers' markets, school gardens and developing a local food processing facility followed by a Taste of Tioga. To register call (607) 687-4020
www.cce.cornell.edu/tioga/

21

Woodland Demonstration of Goats Clearing Brush, Woodland owners, goat producers, and maple syrup producers will be interested in a demonstration of meat goats and their ability to clear the understory from forested lands.
Registration: Chemung Soil and Water Conservation District Address: 851 Chemung St., Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 607-739-2009 www.dnr.cornell.edu/ext/goatsinthewoods

21-22

Northeast Small Farms and Rural Living Expo, West End Fairgrounds, Gilbert, PA, sponsored by Cornell, Penn State and Rutgers Extension. Over 70 educational workshops, exhibits, demonstrations. Hands-on practice advice for county living. Information: www.smallfarmexpo.org or call CCE for a flyer

20-22

NYS/Cornell Caprine Outing, Camp Owahta, Solon, NY Topics: cheesemaking, milking, herd health, herd management, nutrition, pasture management, facilities, showing, soap making and more. Geared at families. Contact: Tatania Stanton, Animal Science, Cornell, 607-255-6024. Fee: $20 adults, $15 for youth.

24

Mortality and Butchery Waste Composting Clinics
9 am - Jerry Hayes Meats in Newark Valley
11 am - Glezen's Farm in Lisle
For information contact Jim Ochterski at 607-535-7161.

25

Winning Fields-Sports Turf Seminar, Doubleday Field, Cooperstown Maintaining safe, high quality school and municipal athletic turf fields.
Contact: NYSTA-800-873-8873.

26-27

PROFESSIOAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ON ORGANIC AGRICULTURE A professional development conference on organic agriculture will be held at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa in the Catskills of NY. Funded by NE-SARE, this event is aimed at agency personnel with an interest in developing programs that will enhance the success of organic farmers. A variety of workshops have been planned featuring presenters with lots of experience in organic agriculture: farmers, extension, NGOs and consultants. The price is right, the program is outstanding, the setting is attractive, and the food will be good - and local/organic. For more information about the workshops and registration contact Vern Grubinger, University of Vermont Extension, (802) 257-7967, or check the website below. www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/organicconf.html

29-10/2

Growing Plugs & Cuttings, Disney Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
www.plugconference.com

October 2002

1-4

Governor's Tourism Conference, Empire State Plaza Conference Center, Albany,
www.ilowny.com

3

GROWING GOURMET MUSHROOMS ON WOODLAND WASTE FIELD MEETING. Weeping Birch Farm owned by Tina, Robin, and Bonnie McMurray of Greenwich received a SARE grant to study growing a variety of mushrooms in stumpage remaining after timber harvest. Stumps have been inoculated with 5 different mushroom spawn. In addition, the McMurray's are starting a Shitaake operation. Contact Tina at (518) 692-2507 or Robin at (518) 692-2431 for more information.

3

Capricorn Hill Farm Tour, Producers are invited to tour the Parsons’ 150 meat goat farm, and tour the new small ruminant slaughter facility. Capricorn Hill Meats has a very unique feature, sheep and goat producers are able to lease the facility and harvest their own animals. This allows producers to save on costly processing fees, while processing their meat as they wish. To register or for more information please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension 607-664-2300.

4-6

2002 Conference on the Environment, Radisson Hotel Corning 3pm Friday-Registration, Evening speaker; Sat-Sun. workshops on topics including environmental regulations, rural design, trails, forestry, DOT, funding, coalitions, ecotourism, farmland protection, environmental ethics, community environmental management, deer management. Register: Lee Yonge, EMC Chemung County, 607-734- 4453. Fee: $65, advance.

5-7

Food Security Coalition Annual Conference, Eat Locally, Thinking Globally plus Farm to Cafeteria-Healthy Farms, Healthy Students. For information call 310-822-5410 or www.foodsecurity.org

6

FOREST FIELD DAYS Family-oriented outdoor event at Finger Lakes National Forest Featuring: Horse-drawn forest rides, timber craft demonstrations, Smokey Bear, woodland hikes, educational displays, refreshments, kid's activities, maple demonstration, live birds of prey, information about using NY's only national forest, and more! 1 - 4 PM Location: Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector, NY Contact: FLNF (607) 546-4470

9

Griffin Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies, Open House Lancaster PA, Bus available from Arnot Mall in Horseheads RSVP by 9/26 at 315-255-1450

9-13

NY Beef Producers Tour to Virginia, For information call 800-292-6922

9-10

Canadian Greenhouse Conference, Mississauga, ON Call 905-945-9057 or email info@canadiangreehouseconference.com

9-13

Virginia Beef Tour, Contact Mike Baker 607-255-5923 or email mjb28@cornell.edu

10-11

October 10 - Fredonia, NY / October 11 - Allegany, NY (both 5:30-9:30pm): EAT BETTER THAN YOU EVER DREAMED POSSIBLE!, A seminar about improving your diet with grass raised animal products. Meet local farmers and sample their meat, poultry, and dairy products from animals raised on pasture and sunshine. Learn how changing your food source not your diet can yield healthier results. The cost of the program is $10.00 per person which includes samples and a thought provoking presentation by Author Joel Salatin. Registration deadline is by Thursday, October 3, 2002. Pre-registration is required. For more registration information, please contact Desiree’ Ottley at 1-800-897-9189/716-699-2377, Ext.#125 or at dao5@cornell.edu
www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany-cattaraugus/ConsumerPoster281402wpd.htm

11-12

October 11 - Fredonia, NY / October 12 - Alfred University, Alfred, NY (both 9am -3:30pm): FARMING FOR PROFIT, PLEASURE, & PRODUCTION!, Cornell Cooperative Extension - Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties, and the NY Pasture Association with funding provided by Cornell University Small Farms Program are proud to sponsor “Farming for Profit, Pleasure, & Production.” This day-long workshop focusing on growing and marketing grass-raised livestock and animal products will offer new ideas for successful livestock enterprises. Registration deadline is by Thursday, October 3, 2002. Pre-registration is required. For more registration information, please contact Desiree’ Ottley at 1-800-897-9189/716-699-2377, Ext.#125 or at dao5@cornell.edu

12

PUBLIC FOREST TOUR: Forest Management and Amphibian Habitats Location: Arnot Forest Lodge - On Jackson Hollow Road (Schuyler County Route 13) 1 mile north of NYS Route 224 in Van Etten, NY. Time: 1 - 4 P.M. Woodland owners, wildlife enthusiasts, and foresters are invited to a field day to visit two new wildlife and forestry demonstration areas at the Cornell University Arnot Forest. The intent of this field day is to show examples of amphibian habitat structures that landowners can construct, examples of five different forest management practices, and discuss the benefits of integrating forest and wildlife management. The demonstration areas illustrate conservation techniques for woodland amphibians, wildlife, and the application of different forest management practices. To register for the field day and receive directions to the site, or for more information on natural resource management, please contact the CCE - Schuyler office at (607) 535-7161. No fee for the field tour.

12-13

ATV AND FARM SAFETY TRAINING Two-day event will teach members of the community about ATV and farm safety. Hosted by the Young Farmer and Rancher Program and the Candor Emergency Medical Squad. Call the Hill Top Lake Recreation Area for more information at (607) 659-7843

12-13

Saratoga County Fiber Tour, Governor George Pataki has proclaimed October 12 and 13 as New York State Llama and Alpaca Days. Celebrate the weekend and enjoy the drive-it-yourself Saratoga County Fiber tour showcasing llama, alpaca, sheep, and angora rabbit farms in Saratoga County. You will experience a fun-filled day exploring the diversity of fiber-producing animals and the operations of the farms raising these unique creatures! Attend demonstrations on grooming, shearing, spinning, and dyeing fiber or learn how to halter and lead a llama. Many of the participating farms offer a variety of products for sale including select animals, raw and carded fiber, yarn, spinning and weaving equipment, handknit woven goods, and USDA cuts of lamb. The tour is free. To learn more about the Saratoga County Fiber Tour, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 885-8995. After 5:00 p.m. and weekends, call 884-0265, 695-3058, 587-5140, or 792-7348. Visit the tour at the website below.
www.ccesaratoga.org

13

Schuyler County Apple Harvest Festival, Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County (607) 535-7161 for more information.

13-16

Society of Municipal Arborists Annual Conference & Trade Show, Ithaca Tours of Ithaca planting projects. Workshops on soils, pruning, wind, safety, pavement, pests and more. Contact Andy Hillman, City of Ithaca forester 607-273-1718.

15-16

Agricultural Engineering Workshop for Ag Professionals, Lebanon, PA. For more information contact: Dan McFarland 717-840-7480

18-20

Produce Marketing Exposition Convention and Expo, New Orleans To be part of an NY Exhibit, call NYS Veg Growers at 315-687-5734.

19

Meeting of the New York Nut Growers Association, Ithaca, NY
Site: Cornell University, Headquarters Building at the Cornell Plantations, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Professors Louise Buck and Ken Mudge will give a tour of the L.H. McDaniels nut tree and persimmon plantings. They will discuss their agroforestry research in growing and harvesting nuts and small fruit and in herb understory production. There will also be a hands-on, taste-test evaluation of nuts. Fee is $8.00, including lunch. Please send a check to NYNGA, Colleen Green, Tres., 6434 Burke Hill Road, Perry, NY 14530. Tel. (585) 268 - 5588.To be part of an NY Exhibit, call NYS Veg Growers at 315-687-5734.

21-23

New England Greenhouse Conference, Worcester, MA Call 802-655-7769 or email Delaney@sover.net

21-24

Distance Sampling for Estimating Deer Abundance, SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY.
This workshop is designed to introduce users to the Distance Sampling method for estimating the abundance of animal populations. Information can be found by calling ESF Continuing Education at (315) 470-6891.
www.esf.edu/ce/workshop/deer.htm

22

WRITING STEWARDSHIP PLANS FOR FOREST OWNERS, Ballston Spa, NY
A well written forest management plan can form a bond between a forester and a landowner that results in a long-term working relationship and the ability of the owner to achieve their management goals. Workshop costs $15 with a lunch provided. Contact Gary Goff at (607) 255-2824 for more information.

22-23

Quality Communities, Quality Coasts Conference www.dos.state.ny.us

22-23

Manure Application Demonstration, Willow Street, PA
Site: Jeff Frey's FUTURE VIEW FARM, 13 Ratcliff Road 10am - Noon
THIS DEMONSTRATION WILL BE REPEATED ON THE SECOND DAY IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE FIRST DAY. For further information contact Joel Myers, NRCS State Agronomist, e-mail joel.myers@pa.usda.gov or by calling 717-237-2220

22-25

2002 FIELD CROP DEALER MEETINGS, Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the program underway at 10:00. Registration (including lunch) at the door. No preregistration will be $20.00. Registration alone will be $10.00. The agenda features topics of current interest to those involved in field crop production. Copies of the 2003 Cornell Guide for Integrated Field Crop Management will be available. (Please let Pam Kline (607-255-2177) know in advance of meetings if you will be needing 10 or more copies of the Guide).
October 22 - Chauncers Restaurant, Rt. 9 South, Clifton Park, NY
October 23 - Ramada Inn, 141 New Hartford St., New Hartford, NY
October 24 - Batavia Party House, Batavia, NY.
October 25 - Holiday Inn, 75 North Street, Auburn, NY

23

Invasive Plant Management Conference, This year’s Fort Detrick conference will focus on ground control methodologies, as well as the top twenty-five invasive plants in the eastern United States. For information and registration, contact Steve Manning at (Phone) 615-385-4319, (Fax) 615-385-4124, or steve@invasiveplantcontrol.com.

23 & 25

Timber & Woodland: Taxation Issues
October 23, 2002: Tally Ho Restaurant, 3 W. Main St., Kanona, NY
October 25, 2002: Cornell Cooperative Extension Office Schoharie County, 41 S. Grand St., Cobleskill, NY
A workshop for Certified Public Accountants, Foresters, and Tax Preparers
Topics will include: Timber Sale Contracts and Income, Passive Loss Rules and Expensing, Cost-share and Conservation Payments, and Establish Capital Accounts and Basis
For more information call: 607-255-2115

23-26

NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE, Raleigh, NC For more information and to register, visit continuingeducation.ncsu.edu/SARE02.html

26-27

5th Annual NYS Conference on Preserving Historic Barns, White Eagle Conference Center, Hamilton, NY For information call 315-363-4136 or email mchs1900@dreamscape.com
www.barncoalition.org/BarnConference.html

29

Applying Uneven-aged Silviculture in Northern Hardwoods, Heibert Forest, Tully, NY
Pre-registration in encouraged. For information call ESF Continuing Education at 315-470-6891
www.esf.edu/ce/workshop/silviculture02.htm

November 2002

3

Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture, Marywood University, PA
This workshop will feature speakers discussing how they have implemented sustainable practices on their farms- practices such as rotational grazing, direct marketing and Community Supported Agriculture. Cost is Free. Call PASA at 814-349-9856 ext. 6 to register.

4

Seed Processing and Training: Equipment Training, Copake, NY
Nathan and Beth Corymb practice bio-dynamic farming techniques in addition to owning Turtle Tree Seed Company. Participants will be shown how to use the seed cleaning equipment on the Mobile Seed Processing Unit. The emphasis will be on dry processing of seed. There will be the opportunity for local farmers to use the unit to clean their own seed (reasonable quantities, please) until November 11th, 2002. Please call and make appointment to clean seed with the Corymbs.
**Please call Teri Ferrin at 315-787-2396 or e-mail at tferrin@pgru.ars.usda.gov to register for the equipment training workshop on Monday, November 4th from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
**No genetically modified seed will be allowed on the property.

5-7

Finger Lakes Tourism Conference For information call Alexa Gifford at 315-536-7488 or check website: www.fingerlakes.org

5 & 7

Helping Apple Growers Respond Effectively to a Changing Industry,
November 5, 2002 - Hudson Valley Lab, Highland, NY
November 7, 2002 - CCE, Rochester, NY
(9:30am - 3:300pm) Sponsored by NY FarmNet, CCE, CU Tree Fruit Task Force and NYSDAM. These sessions are open to all agriservice professionals who work with and interact with apple growers. Desmond O'Rorke, the founder and CEO of Belrose, Inc., world apple market analysts, will lead the program. Other speakers include Cathleen Sheils, Claire Hebbard, Alison DeMarree and Mike Fargione. Topics to be covered:
- What's Happening in the Apple Industry and the Impact on NY Growers
- Communicating with fruit growers about the Changes Occurring in the Industry
- Understanding How Individuals respond to Change
- Communicating and Working with a Stressed Clientele
- Supporting Fruit Growers as they grapple with making decisions and changes
- NY FarmNet
- Resources available to assist Fruit Growers
Registration $20 per person - includes all materials and lunch - by Nov. 1. NY FarmNet 1-800-547-3276. www.nyfarmnet.org

6

Annual Potato Show and Tell, Ithaca, NY
Cornell is planning to have the annual "Show and Tell" about advanced potato selections at the Plant Breeding field house on Caldwell Road on Wednesday, November 6. As usual, they will offer a lunch at 11:30 and start as soon as possible after lunch to review the clones. Grower participation in the past at these sessions and grower personal experience with these clones have been valuable in knowing what to do with each of them. As usual, growers are welcome to bring anyone who is interested.
The Traffic Division now patrols the field house parking area. When coming into the field house, ask for a permit to put in your vehicle.
Contact Ken Paddock by email at kmp6@cornell.edu

6-7

Cultivating Resources for a Healthy Rural New York State, Binghamton, NY
This is the first conference of the newly-formed NYS Association of Rural Health (NYSARH). The conference will feature remarks by Marcia Brand, Ph.D., Director of Health and Human Services, Office of Rural Health Policy, and Sen. Patricia McGee, Chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources., and includes workshops on dental and behavioral health access, workforce issues, technology opportunities for rural communities and public health. For more information contact NYSARH at NYSARH@communityalliance.org, or the Rural Health Network of South Central New York at 607-692-7669, toll free at 1-888-603-5973.

6 & 8

Successful Farm Business Transfers, Deposit, NY
Presented by CCE - Broome County (11:30am - 3:30pm) at the Deposit American Legion; This two-day workshop for farmers, family members and employees considering transfer of farm business. Topics covered will include planning and costs of retirement, selling the farm vs. transfer, assessing farm viability, strategies for transfer, creating the transfer team, and maintaining health relationships through the process. Key speakers: Dr. George Conneman, Steve Richards, William Zweigbaum, Janet Allard, Joseph Walsh, Mariane Kiraly. $25/person, includes 2 catered hot lunches, snacks, and resource notebook. Contact: Janet Allard 772-8954 ext. 151. Registration due by November 1.

7

Share the Adventure: Exploring Fire Science, the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior, will host "Share the Adventure: Exploring Fire Science." This one-hour interactive satellite broadcast for classrooms across America is geared for the middle-school audience, but would be of interest to all ages. It is correlated to National Science Education Standards, standard F: science in personal and social perspectives. A free educator's guide and classroom materials will accompany the program. The program will address how and why fires start, develop and spread; the role of fire in ecosystems; fire behavior; and fire management. Fire experts will be available by phone and fax to talk to students. For registration information, available technical support, times and downlink coordinates, see website below. If you have questions, contact Carolyn Cohen at carolyn_cohen@blm.gov. Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office if you are interested in viewing this workshop.
http://www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/menu/news_02.html

7-9

8th Great Lakes Dairy Sheep Symposium, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Check website: www.sheep.cornell.edu/sheep/dairysheep/dss.html
For more information contact Mike Thonney (114 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4801. (607) 255-2851, e-mail: mlt2@cornell.edu), or Michelle Cole (130 Morrison Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 14853-4801, (607) 255-7712, e-mail:mlc44@cornell.edu).

7-9

ECOLABELS AND GREENING ON THE FOOD MARKET CONFERENCE, Boston, Massachusetts, USA nutrition.tufts.edu/conted/ecolabels
For questions regarding the program, please contact the conference chair, Willie Lockeretz willie.lockeretz@tufts.edu

9

GROWING FOREST MUSHROOMS: A New Hobby or Profitable Business, Van Etten, NY
This class is for farmers or landholders who are interested in growing wild mushrooms as an alternative crop in their woodlands. Participants will learn what is required to plant and grow mushrooms as a hobby or business. This will include costs, marketing, and potential profits. We will cover edible and medicinal mushrooms and discuss why some are fairly safe investments while others can offer high profits along with risks. After this session, you will have enough information to decide if growing mushrooms is a worthwhile option for you. The class will include a tour of forest grown mushroom plots. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Additional information available through Schuyler County Cornell Cooperative Extension (607) 535-7161 or email Jim Ochterski at jao14@cornell.edu.

9

Vegetable Season Extension at Mountain Dell Farm, Delaware County (2:00-4:00 PM). Does the growing season wind down after a hard frost? No way! Some growers say you make more by staying late than by starting early. Learn how to market fresh, healthy, hardy, high-value crops into the month of December, even from a less than favorable microclimate. Mark Dunau and Lisa Wujnovich have been growing vegetables for upscale Manhattan restaurants for a dozen years from their hillside farm in Delaware County. They have put together a system that allows them to deliver from June 1 through mid December that is based on hardy crops, precise timing, and row covers. Mark will be sharing his knowledge and leading a tour of the fields. This is a great opportunity to see the proven techniques of expert growers who get the most from their resources. Pre-registration is required. There will be a $10 fee for this workshop. Call Mayra Richter at 518-734-5495 by November 5 to pre-register. For more information about the tour, call Brian Caldwell at 607-564-1060 or Mark Dunau at 607-467-4034. Please check the NOFA-NY website for an archived article on Mountain Dell Farm.
www.nofany.org

9-11

Great Markets, Great Cities - 5th International Public Market Conference, W Hotel, 541 Lexington Ave. NYC Market tours, workshops, speakers, ethnic foods, local foods dinner. For more information contact Harriett Festing at 212-620-5560 or email hfesting@pps.org

9-11

Working with an Agricultural Business that has filed for Bankruptcy, Auburn, NY
6.45pm-9.30pm - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County
Program is organized and sponsored by: Cornell Cooperative Extension and New York Farm Net and will include information on working both as a buyer and a seller with an agricultural business that has filed under Bankruptcy chapters. In addition, information will be available on member financial exposure in cooperative bankruptcies. Speakers will include: Alan Bentkofsky, an Attorney specializing in bankruptcy who is also a Trustee for the Northern Bankruptcy Court and Brian Henehan, Cornell University and Co-operative expert. If you would like to attend, please pre-register with Jeannie at CCE of Cayuga County Tel: 315-255-1183

12-14

NYSTA Turf and Grounds Exposition, Oncenter, Syracuse Contact: NYSTA - 800-873-8873

13

Healthy Teat Ends: Key to Quality Milk, Lancaster, PA. For more information contact: Carol Burns 814-863-0489 or cmb3@psu.edu

13

Transitioning to Organic Dairying, Canisteo, NY
12:30 pm 2:30 pm - 6 Main St. (Rt. 36) Lisa Englebert, Organic Dairy Certifier, with The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY) will discuss the process of becoming a certified Organic Dairy. Topics to be covered include:
- Certification requirements & standards
- Preparing for transition
- Transition & certification process
- Obtaining transition status
- Costs and fees
A question and answer session with organic dairy farmers will be held at the conclusion of the workshop. There is no charge to attend; please register by November 8. This workshop is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben and Allegany County. To Register or for more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 (Steuben County) or 1-888-256-2762 (Allegany County).

13

Seed Processing and Training: Equipment Training, Cochecton Center, NY
Seed processing and training hosted by John Gorzynski in Cochecton Center, NY. John is a truck farmer selling at local markets and the green market in New York City. Participants will be shown how to use the equipment on the Mobile Seed Processing Unit and a tour of the Gorzynski Farm will be given. The emphasis will be on dry processing. There will be the opportunity for local farmers to use the unit and clean their own seed (reasonable quantities, please) by appointment only. Please call John Gorzynski to schedule cleaning for the rest of the time that the equipment will be available at 845-252-7570. The mobile seed unit will be available until Friday, November 22, 2002.
**Please call Teri Ferrin at 315-787-2396 or e-mail at tferrin@pgru.ars.usda.gov to register for the equipment training workshop on Wednesday, November 13th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

14

WEB PAGES FOR LOCAL FARMS: Whether and How to Promote Your Farm On-line, Montour Falls, NY
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Schuyler County Rural Urban Center, 208 Broadway Street, Montour Falls, NY
Description: This workshop is for farm operators of all types who have considered the Internet for marketing products and promoting their farm. Presenters will cover basic web page development, expenses, advantages and disadvantages of web site maintenance, and provide examples of how other farms are using Internet web pages for marketing and public relations. Participants will gain enough basic knowledge to begin creating a web site and understand the financial and technical requirements for web site development.
This workshop is strongly recommended for farms who intend to apply for a special round of mini-grants available for Schuyler County farm operators. It is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County, SCOPED - Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, and the CCE-SCNY Agriculture Team.
Speakers include John Shoemaker (On-line Image, Inc.), Martha Goodsell (Fallow Hollow Deer Farm), Chris and Colleen Parsons (Capricorn Hill Farm), and Jim Ochterski (Cornell Cooperative Extension - Schuyler County).
Fee: No workshop fee. All costs for this workshop are funded by the Entrepreneur Initiative Program in Schuyler County through the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Registration: Please register by calling Schuyler County Cornell Cooperative Extension at (607) 535-7161 or e-mail your name, address, phone, and number attending to schuyler@cornell.edu.

14

FEED DEALERS MEETING, Horseheads, NY.
Registration at 10 am, Program 10:30-2:30 pm, Cost: $25, includes lunch
To register call Sharon at CCE Cortland County at 607-753-5077.
Topics include:
1. Forages - Current Topics (Larry Chase)
- Are we taking advantage of forages in dairy rations?
- Digestibility - How to use these values in ration formulation
- What about this year's corn silage?
- What is RFQ and how do we use it?
2. What's New About Phosphorus in Dairy Rations? (Larry Chase)
- Using the Dairy NRC requirements
- New research findings
- Status of field research project looking at reproduction in herds
3. New concepts in fatty acid nutrition of dairy cows. (Tom Overton)
- fatty acids and reproduction
- conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
- causes of low fat test in dairy herds
4. Transition cow research update (Tom Overton)
- grouping strategies for dry cows
- carbohydrate nutrition of transition cows

15

Weed Management Workshop: A Review of the Basics, Ithaca, NY
Registration: 9:30 am, Program: 10:00-2:15 pm, Location: Caldwell Field Greenhouse, Cornell University, Cost: $20, includes lunch and parking
Topics of the Day:
- Weed Identification
- Herbicides and their modes of action
- Adjuvant and combinations
- Herbicide resistance management
- Weed control options
- Making the job easier for the custom applicator
- Economics of control programs/web purchases
This workshop will be a good refresher for those who already have been spraying or are new to spraying. Please call Sharon at 753-5077 (shv7@cornell.edu) to Pre-Register by November 8 to help with planning, although walk-ins are welcome! Call Janice at 753-5077 with any questions.
Pesticide Re-certification Credits to be Offered (2.25 credits for categories: 1A and 01 and 1.0 for core. That’s 3.25 total re-certification credits.)

15

Farm Transfer Workshop, Hornell, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben and Allegany Counties will hold a workshop on transferring your farm to the next generation. The cost to attend is $20 for the first family member and $10 for the second. This includes lunch and handouts. Registration is needed by November 8th. Call Allegany County at 888-256-2762 or Steuben County at 607-664-2300. Members of both generations are strongly encouraged to attend.
10:30am - 3:00pm, Rupert's Restaurant, 7464 North Seneca Road.

15 & 22

"Do-It-Yourself" PGM-5 Grazing Plans, Hudson, NY
This two-part workshop is for landowners to develop their own grazing plans. Partnering with Hudson-Mohawk RC&D, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene County will be offering a two-segment workshop designed to assist regional producers in the formulation, implementation, and fine tuning of their own grazing plans, based on the specific funding program-prerequisite NRCS/GLCI PGM-5 Process. The video interactive, and hands-on training sessions will take place in Room 402 at Columbia-Greene Community College on SH 23 in Hudson over two consecutive weeks. The cost for the program is $15, and includes lunches, refreshments and materials. To register, or for more information, please call CCE-Greene at (518) 622-9820, or H-M RC&D at (518) 828-4386, ext 105.

15-16

McLanahan Corporation Sand-Laden Manure Handling Conference, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
The agenda for this conference will include keynote speakers and farm tours of Pennsylvania Sand-Manure Separator System installations. Producers will also have the opportunity to talk with current Sand-Manure Separator customers and engineers who will be at the conference. The conference will begin with presentations on Friday, November 15th and conclude with an open panel discussion with customers and Agricultural Engineers, who will answer questions on the System and Manure System Design. November, 16th will include a day of farm tours of Pennsylvania Sand-Manure Separator customers. For more information, please contact Renee Kerstetter at 814-695-9807.

16

Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty Harvest Dinner, Logan Ridge Winery, Hector, NY
This fundraising event will feature local foods and wines with a five course dinner paired with wine at every course. Silent Auction. Make reservations by calling (607) 546-6600. $70 per person all inclusive.

18

MILK PRICING & YOUR RIGHTS AS A PRODUCER, Greenwich, NY
This free informational meeting will be held at the Elks Club at 7:30 p.m. and will address important questions and concerns sought out by dairy farmers and agribusiness concerning low milk prices. Speakers at the meeting include Peter Fredericks from the Northeast Milk Market Administrative Office, Julie Suarez, from NYS Farm Bureau, and Carl Peterson from Agrimark and the Association of Dairy Co-ops of the Northeast. Valuable information on what factors are affecting the milk price, what dairy lobbyists and Co-ops are doing to benefit farmers, along with discussing farmer’s options will be covered. The meeting is be sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties and Rensselaer County Economic Development & Planning. For more information please contact Mandy Hulett or Paula Schafer at 1-800-548-0881 or Cathy Wickswat at 272-4210.

19-21

2002 Ag & Food Systems In-Service, Ithaca, NY. The 2002 Agriculture and Food Systems In-service promises to be a great opportunity for educators to learn and share in the areas of vegetables, dairy, natural resources, field crops, livestock, farm business management and finance, greenhouse, youth, nursery and landscape, turf grass, homes/grounds/community horticulture, and much more. Helene Dillard, the new Director for CCE, will be joining us for lunch on Wednesday. We offer various conference registrations to hopefully fit everyone's needs. Early Bird Registration Deadline is October 31, 2002. Don't forget to reserve your room at the Ramada Inn, Ithaca, or (607) 257-3100 by November 2, 2002. Check the website below for more information, printable session agendas, and to register.
www.cce.cornell.edu/admin/ag/inservice2002/index.htm

20

Artesenal Cheesemaking with Jonathan White, Peach Bottom, PA (York County).
This special workshop will feature a real cheesemaking demonstration and tips on distinguishing your cheese. Cost is $10 (includes lunch). Call PASA at 814-349-9856 ext. 6 to register.

22

"Organizing Successful Buy Local Campaigns" Workshop, Ithaca, NY
This free workshop is for anyone in New York State either working on an existing Buy Local campaign or considering developing one. We need your help to make it successful - say you'll come and encourage other Buy Local campaign partners to do the same!!! FORWARD THIS MESSAGE AS APPROPRIATE!!!
The goals for this full day workshop are to:
1. Build our knowledge of the number and types of Buy Local campaigns in New York State.
2. Explore the opportunities and challenges faced in Buy Local campaigns.
3. Identify resources for supporting these efforts
4. Discuss ways we can better support these campaigns in the future.
To register for this free workshop, please contact Heidi Mouillesseaux-Kunzman, by Monday, 11/18/02 at email: hmm1@cornell.edu or phone: 607-255-0417. Please note that registration and lunch fees are being covered by the Agricultural Community and Economic Development (ACED) Program Work Team (PWT).

22

Western New York Lamb & Sheep Producers Annual Meeting and Banquet, Stafford, NY
6:45pm, Stafford United Methodist Church, Contact Nancy Anderson at (585) 394-3977 ext. 38 or nea8@cornell.edu for more information.

22

FARM TRANSFER WORKSHOP, Ithaca, NY
Workshop topics include planning and costs of retirement, selling the farm vs. transfer, assessing farm viability, strategies for transfer, creating the transfer team, and maintaining healthy relationships through the process.
For more information on the workshop, contact Steve Richards at NY FarmLink, (607) 255-9854. For more information about the Cornell Small Farms Program, contact R. David Smith, (607) 255-7286, or visit their web site at: www.smallfarms.cornell.edu.

23

Equine Business Seminar, Ballston Spa, NY
The Agricultural Economic Development Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Washington and Saratoga County presents this seminar at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County located at 50 West High Street from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The seminar is open to all equine enthusiasts interesting in starting an equine business and to existing equine businesses. The program agenda includes:
- Starting a Equine Business with Fiona Farrell of Full Circle Farm
- Equine Business Insurance with Eric DeSimone of Farm and Family Life Insurance Company
- A panel discussion with local horse business owners will share how they have become successful in the equine business
- Equine Business Financing with Chris Truso of First Pioneer Farm Credit
- Equine Business Marketing with Paula Schafer of the Agricultural Economic Development Program
The cost for the program is $20.00 and includes lunch. Please register by November 18. To reserve your seat, please call 746-2560 or 885-8995 or visit the website below and click on upcoming programs for a registration form. The program is partially funded by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Grants Program for Innovative Small Farm Education. Local business sponsors of the program are Agway of Ballston Spa, Double M Western & Tack Stores, and Hoosac Valley Farmers Exchange.
www.aedpws.org

Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, & 16

Business Planning for Farm Enhancement, Newark, NY
Pre-registration is required by Nov 18. Registration is $50 which does not include lunch. Participants can get reimbursed up to $45 if they enroll in the ag mico enterprise program. Call Wayne County CCE for more information at (315) 331-8415

30

Capricorn Hill Meats Live Market Days, Pine City, NY
Contact Chris Parsons at (607) 732-4987 or by e-mail at meats@capricornhill.com for more information.

December 2002

4

Southern Tier Blueberry Cooperative Growers Meeting, Owego, NY
The South Central New York Agriculture Program (SCNYAG) is offering an organizational meeting to address issues related to creating an agricultural cooperative. The meeting is intended to bring blueberry producers together to discuss the potential of a successful cooperative, introduce various tools and resources available to beginning cooperatives, and to build the initial core leadership for organizing the cooperative effort.
The organizational meeting will be held at the Tioga County Office Building (56 Main Street, Owego) - Board of Elections Conference Room #102 on December 4th, 2002 at 5:00pm. All regional blueberry producers are encouraged to attend! We are asking that all blueberry producers receiving this invitation pass the word to others who may be interested. Please contact Tyrone Hall at (607) 687-4020, or by e-mail at twh22@cornell.edu, if you are planning on attending.

5

Grazing Seminar with Larry Shearer, Fultonville, NY
This seminar in Montgomery County runs from 11am to 1pm. Grass-based dairy farmer and educator Larry Shearer of Colrain, Massachusetts will give a presentation on seasonal dairying and related pasture management issues. He will be joined by dairy grazing colleague Chuck Phippen of Cedarville Farm, Ilion. NY. The workshop will begin at Poplar s Restaurant, just off Exit 28 of I-90, and end with a visit to a nearby pasture-oriented dairy operation. The presentation is free and is co-sponsored by the Hudson-Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council. Weather permitting participants can visit the nearby farm of John Griffith who grazes 67 Jersey cows on 80 acres. To make reservations and for further information, call Christopher Reed, Director of Education, Regional Farm & Food Project at (518) 672-7743 or (518) 427-6537.

5-6

Direct Marketing for Increasing Farm Profitability: Training for Trainers Workshop, This workshop is especially for Extension agents, representatives of state departments of agriculture and USDA, and other agricultural professionals who work with farmers and their communities. It is the first part of a two-year collaborative project sponsored by USDA/SARE to provide training in direct marketing for increased farm profitability. Contact Meredith Stone 215-568-0830, Ext.10, email:contact@thefoodtrust.org
www.foodfarm.org

5-6

The 4th Annual Future of Our Food and Farms Summit and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group 10th Anniversary Resource Harvest , Wilmington, DE
Over two-dozen workshops! Topics include large vs. small farms, school nutrition and agriculture education programs, farmland protection and sprawl, "buy local" campaigns, the values and ethics of food choices, and lots more. Autumn Harvest Banquet, local wine, beer and food, and NESAWG 10th anniversary celebration!
Check www.foodfarm.org for more details

7

Advanced Marketing Workshop, Holiday Inn, Oneonta, NY
Topics to be covered include product development, packaging and labeling that stands out, successful farmers market displays, low-cost yet effective marketing techniques, and branding your business. Speakers are professionals in the marketing industry, including Arhlene Flowers of the public relations firm Ruder Finn. $12 fee includes lunch and all workshop materials. Contact the Watershed Agricultural Council, 607/865-7790 to pre-register.

9

Central New York Agritourism Business Workshop, Cortland, NY
We invite you to participate in this workshop focused on the business of agritourism. Agritourism is an exciting way to grow your farm business by offering activities at your farm that entertain and educate visitors or possibly even offer them a place to stay in a farm B&B or bunkhouse.
Whether you are currently involved in an agritourism enterprise or if you are considering one, this workshop will address business issues and opportunities to explore. We will allow plenty of time for networking, questions and discussion after each presentation.
Recipients of the Central NY Agritourism and Education Grants are invited to attend and share how your project plans are proceeding. Individuals interested in learning about the availability of grant funds in 2003 should plan to attend. The program is being expanded to include 15 additional counties in the coming year.
Registration Information: There is no fee charged for this program, but we ask that you pre-register so that we may have enough handouts for everyone. Call 607-334-3231, ext. 4 and speak to Kim Handy to register.
Official Agenda

10

Annual Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Location: David L. Call Alumni Auditorium in Kennedy Hall at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars. For more information contact Linda Putnam, Outlook Conference Coordinator 607-255-8429, ldp2@cornell.edu.
http://aem.cornell.edu/outreach/index.htm#outlook

10

2002 NYS Dry Bean Industry Advisory Committee Meeting, DiPacific’s Restaurant, Farmington, NY
This meeting is an opportunity for growers, shippers, processors, allied business, extension and college personnel to discuss the problems and needs of the NYS dry bean industry. The NYS Dry Bean Industry Committee will make a decision on how Seed Assessment funds collected during 2002 for research, promotion, etc. will be allocated next year. Researchers who received funds a year ago will report on their work. Those interested in conducting dry bean research in 2003 will present their proposals for funding. We are also interested in your ideas regarding the 2003 March grower meeting.
Topics to be discussed will include weed control, insect and disease control, breeding for disease and heat resistance, variety development, cultural practices and soil management, wildlife, and markets and marketing possibilities.
Acting chairman, Duane Thompson, will call the meeting to order at 10:00 am. If you have any suggestions for the agenda, please contact either Carol MacNeil (585-394-3977 ext. 33), Don Halseth (607-255-5460) or Duane Thompson (585-526-5427). If you are unable to attend please give us a call with your ideas and/or concerns. This meeting is sponsored in part by the Cornell Vegetable Program Work Team.

10-11

Sausage Making and Good Manufacturing Practices, University of Connecticut at Storrs
This two-day seminar is targeted primarily towards the new producer, and small family farmers in particular, who want to satisfy niche and specialty market needs. The topics to be covered address several critical aspects of meat product production: meat fabrication and alternative uses for trim, recipe scale-up, and marketing and business operation.
Who should attend: Farmers, chefs and other individuals interested in the production of value-added meats. Also, those interested in the business aspects and marketing opportunities of specialty meat products.
Sponsored by: The Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, The Culinary Institute of America, Cornell University, New England Livestock Alliance
Registration Fee - $90/person (Includes Lunch, Snacks & Materials) Due to the nature of this workshop, Registration limited to 20 people. Please register before December 2, 2002
For more information and to register for this workshop contact: Sarah Lincoln, 315-787-2274 or sjl38@cornell.edu

10-12

Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable,and Farm Expo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Visit the Expo website at www.glexpo.com for program and other information. Call (734) 848-8899 to receive program and other information by mail.

11

Regional Farmland Protection Board Sharing Conference, Farmington, NY
11am - 3pm, Econo Lodge, $15, Audience: Representatives from Farmland Protection Boards across NYS. The program for the meeting will feature reports from each board on what each farmland protection board has been doing and allow time for questions and discussion. Speakers include: Joanna Green, Monica Roth, Elizabeth Henderson, Tim Pezzolesi and Ora Rothfuss. For program and registration contact, Beth Claypoole, eac9@cornell.edu

11

Vegetable Pest Management Meeting
SNB Valley Supply, just north of South New Berlin on Rt. 8. Choosing The Best Vegetable Varieties. (See Dec. 3 listing). Reservations requested. Cost of $7 per person includes a light supper. Call 607/334-5841.

12

PEAS, SWEET CORN, and SNAP BEANS COMMODITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, Geneva, NY
Contact Steve Reiners at 315-787-2311 for more information.

12

Building Farm Profitability, Sustaining Buy-Local Campaigns and Growing Strong Communities, Gedney Farm, New Marlboro, MA
A Northeast Local Food and Farm Initiatives Gathering, CONTACT: Laurie Cadorette @ 413-448-8285 or laruiec@umext.umass.edu

12

Commercial Vegetable Growers Meeting, Comfort Suite Inn, Clifton Park, NY
Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County and the Capital District Vegetable Program. Topics include pumpkin planting techniques, variety test results, season extension, cultural practices for winter squash and pumpkin, and more. Pre-registration is required and the price is $25/person, which includes lunch and handout materials. Contact Charles Bornt for more information at (518) 462-2553, or e-mail tab17@cornell.edu

13

UPSTATE NEW YORK POTATO ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, Farmington, NY
If you have suggestions for the agenda please contact Don Halseth (607-255-5460) or Carol MacNeil (585-394-3977 ext. 33)

13

Empire Livestock Christmas Lamb and Kid Tele-Auction, Dryden and Gouverneur, NY
Empire Livestock Sale Barns, Call Phil Laug (607) 844-9104 or Jack Bero (315) 287-0220 for more information.

16

Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty Farmers Restaurant Networking Meeting, Red Newt Winery, Hector, NY
Meeting agenda to cover the FLCB Distribution study results to date and the minimum standards that restaurants need to meet in terms of featuring local for FLCB program participation. Call (607) 272-2292 or email mr55@cornell.edu if you wish to attend. No Fee.

17

Brood Cow Management, Bath, NY
Martha Wright, Livestock Specialist, CCE-NWNY, 7:00pm, Steuben County Office Building

The South Central NY Agriculture Team Wishes You a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!


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