CASSVILLE, N.Y. — Labor shortages, rising input costs, and adopting technologies on local dairy farms will be the topics discussed at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County’s Winter Shop Meetings.
All local dairy producers are encouraged to attend the shop meeting on Tuesday December 14, 2021 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at Taylwind Farms located at 1680 Marshall Rd. in Cassville. Lunch will be provided to those who register.
Please call or text 315.368.8603 to indicate your attendance. Updates on New York’s overtime threshold, key factors to consider when adopting new technologies, and insight on lessons learned from robotic milking units are on the agenda for discussion.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
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