Looking for practical ideas you can put to work on your dairy farm? The Cornell Small Farms Program and Cornell PRO-DAIRY and are teaming up to offer a four-part lunchtime webinar series designed specifically for small dairy producers.
Held on Tuesdays from November 24 through December 15, 2026, each session will highlight current research and management strategies that can help improve herd health, efficiency, and profitability. The webinars run from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET, as to fit into a busy farm schedule.
November 24: Evaluating and Implementing Technology for Small Dairy Farms
- The series kicks off with Tim Terry, MS, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, who will discuss how small farms can evaluate and implement technology that makes sense for their operation, budget, and management goals.
December 1: Cow Comfort Considerations
- Lindsay Ferlito, MS, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, will share insights on Cow Comfort Considerations, exploring how housing and management decisions can affect animal well-being and performance.
December 8: Identifying Mastitis Risk Factors on NY Organic Dairy Farms
- Rob Lynch, DVM, and Quin Kolar, PhD, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, will be presenting on mastitis. They will share the results form this farm study on identifying and developing cost-effective management solutions to control mastitis, improve milk quality, promote animal welfare, and enhance the sustainability of the organic dairy community.
December 15: Forage Quality Management for Small Dairies
- In the final webinar, Joe Lawrence, MS, will focus on Forage Quality Management for Small Dairies, providing practical recommendations for producing and managing high-quality forage to support herd productivity.
Whether you’re looking for ideas to improve cow comfort, make better use of technology, or learn about the latest research affecting milk quality, this series offers an opportunity to hear directly from Cornell PRO-DAIRY specialists and gain information you can apply on your farm.
Mark your calendar and join us for one session or all four! The series is free but registration is required.
