Resources for Farmers
We have compiled a packet of resources for farmers which contains a variety of brochures, booklets, fliers, and materials in a wide range of topics beneficial to our Madison County farmers.
Board of Directors Meeting
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County Board of Directors will hold its August 2018 meeting on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
New York State Fair
Come to the New York State Fair. The Fair opens on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Madison County 4-H Youth will be participating in multiple events throughout the course of the Fair.
We currently have a position open for an Agriculture Subject Educator. For more details and how to apply, visit here.
Join 4-H...Join the FUN!
The 4-H youth development program provides opportunities for all youth ages 5-19 to participate in innovative, fun programs through which they develop life skills.
Dairy
For more information and copies of the materials presented at our recent Dairy Farm Business Planning in Uncertain and Challenging Times workshop visit this page..
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County will meet on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm in the Large Conference Room.
Women In Ag Discussion Group
Join us on August 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. for the Women in Ag Discussion Group. Our topic will be On Farm Emergency Preparedness.
2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meetings
CCE Herkimer and the CNY Regional Dairy, Field Crop and Livestock Team have scheduled several on-farm Corn Silage Pre-Harvest meetings to help get farmers up to speed on the latest research-backed strategies that can be put to work on their dairies.
New York State Fair
Come to the New York State Fair. The Fair opens on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Madison County 4-H Youth will be participating in multiple events throughout the course of the Fair.
Last updated August 8, 2018
Safety in Agricultural Tourism Act
NYS Ag and Markets Commissioner, Richard Ball, has released Guidance for the Safety in Agriculture Tourism Act. For additional information, click here to view the Release.
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2018 Corn Silage Pre-Harvest Meetings
Thursday, August 30
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM -
New York State Fair
Wednesday, August 22
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM -
Women in Agriculture Discussion Group
Wednesday, September 5
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 20
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM -
Finance Committee (BOD) Meeting
Thursday, September 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LINKS
NY FarmNet
Helping Farm Families Plan for a Brighter Future.
Visit NYFarmNet.org or call 1-800-547-FARM to learn about their free, confidential services, including: Business Planning, Family Conflict Resolution, Transfer & Succession Assistance, Transition Management, Asset Preservation, Farm Startup Support, Financial Analysis.
For Information on Identifying Signs of Stress in Farm Families, visit here .