June 2019
Safe Drinking Water Clinic
Understand your drinking water supply. Learn how to protect, test, and treat water from wells & springs.
Find out more »TCFA Feedyard Camp
TCFA, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and West Texas A&M University, hosts the Junior Fed Beef Career & Leadership Program, also known as “Feedyard Camp.” The program is open to any incoming High School Juniors or Seniors who have an interest in pursuing a career in feedyard management and the fed beef industry. The tour is designed to educate participants on feedyard operations and career opportunities in the fed beef industry. Students participate in problem solving…
Find out more »Safe Drinking Water Clinic
Understand your drinking water supply. Learn how to protect, test, and treat water from wells & springs.
Find out more »July 2019
All About Stockers
July 11, 2019, All About Stockers Diamond Hills Farm, 80 Angus Lane, Hudson, NY 12534 6:00-8:00pm To take advantage of the early registration price of $10, please register by July 9, 2019. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/AllAboutStockers. Registration at the door is $15 per person. If you would like to register by phone or have questions, please contact (518) 765-3518 or cce-caahp@cornell.edu Are you interested in purchasing a group of cattle in the spring, feeding them all summer, and selling them…
Find out more »CCE Dutchess County Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County will hold a meeting open to the public. Individuals interested in attending must call (845) 677-8223 × 100 and advise of any special needs we may accommodate. Finance Committee meets from 6:00 - 7:00, Board from 7:00 - 9:00
Find out more »The InfoAg Conference
Since 1995, the InfoAg Conference has been the premier event for discussion and advancement of precision agriculture. This event draws interest from domestic and international agriculture professionals and features a wide range of educational and networking opportunities for professionals interested in learning more about new technology, data analysis, and the future of production agriculture.
Find out more »Purdue University Market Planning for Agri-Marketers
A gap often exists between sales and marketing. But the two are closely related and, when they work together, the company and the customer both win. After all, marketing is about far more than just advertising. It's about creating a reputable brand and a value proposition that aligns with your customers' needs. Market Planning for Agri-Marketers bridges the gap between sales and marketing. In this program, you will learn to think like a marketer and define your role in implementing…
Find out more »King Ranch Institute Gus T. Canales Lectureship on Prescribed Burning
Summary This four-day lectureship is designed to teach the participant the safe use of fire as a rangeland and wildlife habitat management tool. It provides the formal training necessary to qualify the participant as a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in the state of Texas. Learning Objectives Apply principles learned in classroom training in a hands-on prescribed burn Understand weather factors as they affect prescribed fire Develop a burn plan Identify the various techniques of prescribed burning Discuss fire behavior…
Find out more »August 2019
Seedstock Beef Production
August 9, 2019, Seedstock Beef Production Trowbridge Farms, 1192 County Route 22, Ghent, NY 12075 6:00-8:00pm To take advantage of the early registration price of $10, please register by August 7, 2019. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/CowCalfProductionFreezerTrade. Registration at the door is $15 per person. If you would like to register by phone or have questions, please contact (518) 765-3518 or cce-caahp@cornell.edu. Well known nationwide for their high quality animals, join Phil Trowbridge and family to learn the ins and outs…
Find out more »King Ranch Institute John B. Armstrong Lectureship on Systems Thinking in Ranching-2019
Summary Systems Thinking is a language for learning and action that helps us understand more deeply how organizations and complex systems really function. Understanding the interconnectedness of all aspects of a business operation can be critical to successful management. Ranching is a complex business that requires managers to simultaneously evaluate and consider the consequences of decisions on the ranching operation as a whole. This lectureship teaches principles, processes and tools that empower natural resource managers to better understand and…
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