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Beef Producers Meeting

• Saturday, April 4, 2026, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

the New York Beef Producers Association - Region 4 Annual Meeting is open to all interested beef and dairy producers.

Hosted by Region 4 Beef Producers & CCE Allegany County

Agenda:
12:30 pm - optional tour of Alfred State College livestock facilities.

1:00 pm - Lunch - Beef on Weck, pasta salad, chips, brownies and soda/bottled water.

2:00 pm - Presentations

Tube Feeding 101 - Learn the fundamentals of safely and effectively tube feeding calves with the CCE SWNYDLFC Team’s Dairy Management Specialist, Katie Callero. Participants will review calf biology, equipment needs, and proper feeding techniques, and will have the opportunity to practice hands-on tube placement using a calf model.

Early Calf Care Tips - Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist with SWNYDLFC, will cover the key aspects of calf management from Day 1 through weaning. This session will explore basic calf processing, factors that impact immune function, and essential nutrition requirements to support healthy calf growth.

Handling Livestock Safely – All handling systems rely on a few basic components. Lynn Bliven, CCE Allegany County Issue Leader, will lead a discussion on the fundamental aspects of cattle facilities and handling to reduce stress and enhance safety for your unique farm needs.

4:00 pm - Business meeting – election of officers, overview of what’s happen in NYBPA, brief discussion on program ideas for 2026/2027.

The cost of the program is $22 per person for adults, $5 for youth 10 and under. Pay at the door.

Pre-reservations for the meeting requested by March 27^th to assist with lunch planning. Please contact Lynn Bliven 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email lao3@cornell.edu. Payment will be accepted at the door.

Membership in the beef producer association is not required to attend. New memberships and renewals will be accepted at the meeting; drawing will be held for 1 free membership or renewal.

Location

Alfred State College Farm
1254 State Route 244
Alfred, NY 14802

Last updated March 12, 2026