SOUTHWEST, NEW YORK (January 23rd, 2024) – Producing field crops in Southwest New York is an important sector of our agriculture industry. With 4,508 farms operating 641,205 acres, local farmers need up-to-date information to make informed decisions. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program is pleased to present our SWNY 2024 In-Person Field Crop Congress. Producers of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to register or reach out to SWNYDLFC for more information by calling 716-640-2047.
COST: $10/person. Scholarships are available for those who are in need and would like to attend for free.
DATE: January 31st, 2024
TIME: 10:45 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County; 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, NY 14731
REGISTRATION: Complete the form online by visiting http://tinyurl.com/2024fieldcropcongress or by calling Kelly Bourne at 585-268-7644 ext. 10 or by emailing klb288@cornell.edu.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
DEC AND CCA CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE: Approved for 3.5 CEU’s (1 Professional Development, 1 Integrated Pest Management, 1 Crop Management, 0.5 Soil and Water Management). 1.75 DEC credits in categories 1a and 21.
SPONSORSHIP: Lunch is sponsored by NYP and ADM. Thank you to these generous businesses!
FOR ACCOMODATIONS: and accessibility concerns, please contact Katelyn Miller by calling 716-640-2047.
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); Camila Lage, Dairy Management (607-422-6788); Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844); and Katelyn Miller, Field Crop and Forage Specialist (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.
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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 – Kelly McDonald, kmm525@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.
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
Team Leader, Business Management Specialist
kaw249@cornell.edu
716-640-0522
Last updated January 23, 2024