Events
Beef Pasture Walk
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Our host for the walk is Kent Farms in Andover. A family-owned and operated business with a variety of agricultural interests including evergreens, Christmas trees, grains, in addition to beef cattle. Primarily a cow/calf operation running 65 head of commercial Angus beef, the farm does finish 12...
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Annual Soil pH Clinic 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Bring your soil for a FREE pH test!Your garden soil's pH (level of acidity) determines how and whether your plants will be able to use the nutrients in that soil. Fall is the perfect time to test your soil! Join our Master Gardener Volunteers from CCE Allegany County for our annual soil pH t...
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Navigating the "New & Improved" MeatSuite: Farmer Webinar
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Cornell University, in conjunction with our partners at NC State University’s NC Choices program, is pleased to announce a webinar to help your farm gain new customers through MeatSuite.com. The presentation will introduce and review the basics of MeatSuite.com, a free directory for NC and NY...
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Grazing Pasture Walk
Friday, October 6, 2023
Join us for an interactive pasture walk focused on tools to assist you in calculating forage availability to match livestock needs and paddock size.Farm owners, Kim and Janice, will share knowledge gained through their experience managing a grazing dairy and leasing pastures for beef stocker catt...
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Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants IPM/FAMACHA© Workshop
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Internal parasites are one of the biggest health problems affecting small ruminants in the Northeast. Dewormer resistance is becoming commonplace. As a result, producers need to know how best to manage parasites. In this workshop, producers will learn the basics of parasite control as well as...
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Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants IPM/FAMACHA© Workshop
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Internal parasites are one of the biggest health problems affecting small ruminants in the Northeast. Dewormer resistance is becoming commonplace. As a result, producers need to know how best to manage parasites. In this workshop, producers will learn the basics of parasite control as well as...
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Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate Training
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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 che...
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Farm Disaster Preparation Certificate Training
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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 che...
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Forest Management for Maple Producers
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Come tour an organic maple operation and learn about maintaining a healthy and sustainable sugar bush with Aaron Wightman, Statewide Maple Specialist, Co-Director Cornell Maple Program; Allegany County’s NRCS; and Soil & Water Conservation District will also share resources that are available fo...
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