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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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Katahdin lambs on pasture

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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