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    Livestock Fencing 101: The Basics

    Turrell Farms 185 County Road 11, Oneonta, United States

    This event is offered for free for New York State veterans through funding from NYSDAM. Non-veterans wishing to attend may register through Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops here: CCE Registration Form Join us for a hands-on livestock fencing workshop! This in-person event will introduce participants to the basics of fencing for livestock,…

    Free

  • Raising Poultry for Meat Production

    Virtual Event

    Livestock Specialist, Amy Barkley, will lead this virtual seminar on the basics of meat bird production for farmers interested in diversifying their farm operations. The event will focus on breed…

  • NYS Veteran Pig Production Cohort – Application Open (Closes Sep 11th)

    Designed to support your journey into sustainable livestock farming, this cohort will provide technical guidance, peer support, and access to experienced mentors in a veteran-friendly environment. Cohort members will: Explore the various pig enterprises to assess your motivation, skills and resources to determine if starting or diversifying into a new agricultural venture is right for…

  • Farm Ops Tractor Operations & Safety Training 2-Day Event

    Home C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY, United States

    Join us for a two-day, hands-on training designed to build essential skills in tractor operation, safety, and maintenance. This training is ideal for anyone working in agricultural settings who wants to gain confidence and competence with tractors and their implements. Participants will receive a combination of classroom instruction and practical tractor experience. Topics include proper…

  • Farm Ops Offers Veteran Scholarships to Attend Silvopasture on a Shoestring

    Wild Geese Farm 8499 Agett Rd, Franklinville, United States

    Farm Ops, the veterans in agriculture project of the Cornell Small Farms Program, is offering scholarships to attend CCE Allegany County's Silvopasture on a Shoestring event. If you are a farmer veteran living in New York State, you may qualify for a Farm Ops Event of Choice Scholarship. Please click here to visit out Scholarship…

  • Logo for the Cornell Small Farms Program, highlighting FARM OPS and VETERANS IN AGRICULTURE, featuring a stylized sun design with stars and stripes. This emblem symbolizes our commitment to supporting veterans in their Ag Project endeavors.

    2025 Small Farms Summit: Veterans Gathering

    Madison County NY, United States

    We hope you will join us for the 2025 New York Small Farms Summit: Stronger Together! This is an opportunity to meet other farmers and ag supporters, learn about research…

  • Introduction to Managing a Pig Farrowing Operation

    Virtual Event

    Join Adam and Ashley McFarland owners and operators of Top Notch Meats as they talk about their breeding decisions and management practices that have resulted in a breeding program that…

  • Taking a Deeper Dive into Nutritious Diets for Pigs

    Virtual Event

    When it comes to a healthy diet, the stereotype that pigs only eat slop or scraps could not be more wrong. A pig’s diet will influence its meat’s flavor. Overweight…

  • Recognizing Signs and Identifying Illness or Injury in Pigs

    Virtual Event

    Livestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will teach swine farmers how to recognize early signs of illness or injury in pigs. Participants will learn to observe daily behavior, and other key observations. The session will cover common indicators that change daily on a swine operation. Presenters will…

  • Inspecting and Pricing a Pig for Purchase

    Virtual Event

     Livestock specialist Ashley McFarland and swine producer Adam McFarland- Top Notch Livestock & Meats will guide beginning swine farmers through the essential steps of inspecting and pricing a pig for purchase. Participants will learn how to evaluate structural correctness, body condition, growth potential, and overall health. The session will cover identifying red flags and signs…

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