SOUTHWEST, NEW YORK (June 28th, 2022) The interest and adoption of Robotic Milking Systems (RMS) are increasing, mainly due to increased labor costs and interest in improving technology use and flexibility in farming. However, transitioning to RMS is a significant investment, and many questions should be asked to understand better if this system fits your dairy operation. SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, in partnership with CCE Chautauqua, is organizing a Robotic Milking System Farm Tour for any dairy farmers interested in learning more about this system.
Host Farm, Frontier Brook Farm, currently milks 200 cows with 4 Lely robots. Come tour the farm, talk about managing cows under a robotic milking system, enjoy lunch, socialize with other farmers, and learn from each other.
WHEN: July 12th, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)
REGISTRATION: This event is FREE, and you can register via link below or by reaching out to Camila Lage at (607) 422-6788 or at cd546@cornell.edu or Lisa Kempisty at (716) 664 9502 ext. 203 or at
ljk4@cornell.edu
Pre-registration is much appreciated!
LINK FOR REGISTRATION: https://swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistr...
SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties. Their team includes Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management (716-640-0522); Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844); Camila Lage, Dairy Management (607-422-6788); and Katelyn Miller, Field Crops and Forage (716-640-2047). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, contact your county’s Association Executive Director. Allegany County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644. Cattaraugus County – Dick Rivers, rer263@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu or 716-664-9502. Erie County – Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu or 716-652-5400. Steuben County – Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell.edu, or 607-664-2301.
Camila Lage
Dairy Management Specialist
cd546@cornell.edu
cell 607-422-6788
Last updated July 1, 2022