We’re in person this year with the option to join virtually!
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council, annually hosts the Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference. Join farmers from around the region for this premier agricultural event. Our top-notch speakers will be presenting timely information about dairy, livestock, horticulture, grazing management, cut flower production and more.
Event Details:
- January 12th, 2023
- Farrell Hall at SUNY Delhi
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Registration opens at 9am)
- $35.00 per Person
- Registration Required by January 6th, 2023
Session Overview:
Dairy Track
How is your Milk Proce Determined & Understanding that PPD!
Dr. Christopher Wolf
Lowering Bulk Tank Somatic Cell and Keeping it Low
Dr. Paul Virkler
Innovative Approaches to Terminating Winter Rye Cover Crops
Panel Discussion
Livestock Track
Stocker Cattle – How it can Work in New York
Mike Baker
Basics of Breeding Selections for your Herd or Flock
Status of Dung Beetles in New York State
Ken Wise
Grazing Track
Management Tools for Grazing Success
Betsy Hicks
So you Have a Hayfield You Want to Graze . . .
Aaron Gabriel
Planning and Designing Your Fence Project
Misty Widmar
Vegetables Track
Weed ID and Management Options
Erik Smith
Introduction to Soils and Soil Health
Jinjing Yin
Expand Your Offerings with Uncommon Fruits
Anya Osatuke
Flowers Track
Calculating Cut Flower Profitability
Jennifer Marks
Considering a U-Pick Cut Flower Operation
Lindsay Pashow
Wedding Opportunities for the Farmer Florist
Fran Parrish
Early Bird Sessions
Creating an Efficient Broiler Enterprise
Amy Barkley
Stand Out at Farm Markets
Panel Discussion
Climate Policies and What They Mean for Us
Zach Spangler
Registration:
Registration Required by January 6, 2023
Previous Conference Recordings:
Download the 2023 Conference Flyer
Contact:
For more information, please contact Kim Holden at kmh19@cornell.edu or call (607) 865-7090