West Wind Icelandics is a horse farm which offers Icelandic horse riding, lessons, and boarding services.  This walk will feature how the farm successfully uses pasture for the primary feed source from April to December and how it uses pastured poultry to improve the pastures.   22 paddocks used in rotation for both pasture and exercise Use of pastured poultry system to improve soil fertility and health Short Tour of the horse barn and arena Please register by October 2 by…

Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…

Beef is a commodity product sold by weight. Multiple factors influence pricing structure depending on the market. Quality grade, yield grade, carcass fabrication, & meat color all play a role.  Understanding what influences these factors is important. Presentations by Dr. Adam Murray, Cornell PRO-LIVESTOCK Beef Cattle Extension Specialist.Dinner at 6 pm, Presentations start at 6:30 pm. Calculating quality grade and yield grade Carcass fabrication and beef aging Consumer perception of beef color Call or email Kim Holden at (607) 865-7090…

Transferring the ownership and management of a family farm goes beyond passing down land—it’s about preserving and continuing the legacy built by generations. This process is inherently complex, involving much more than just financial and legal logistics. The legacy of a family farm often holds deep personal and cultural significance, making it vital to ensure a smooth transition that respects both the past and the future. Building a legacy takes time and effort, and successfully transferring it—whether to family or…

Wintertime is the most difficult time to keep calves healthy.  With fewer available treatment options, proper nutrition is more important than ever before as it is the best defense against disease.   This workshop will explore feeding strategies to ensure that your calves ‘hit the ground running’! 11:00 – Trent Westhoff, Cornell University – Managing colostrum to maximize its health benefits from collection to feeding. 11:45 – Lunch and producer networking 12:45 – Dr. Mike Van Amburgh – Milk replacer, whole…

Transitioning farm ownership and management to prepare for retirement requires careful planning to meet your retirement needs while also assuring the farm is successful and profitable for the next operator. This workshop will be an interactive work session, where you will leave having identified the process and work needed to achieve a successful farm transition.  We will focus on the financial health of your farm business, the assets of the business that will be transferred in the operation, consider your…

Making your Pastures Work for You is the theme of this workshop.  Start planning your 2025 pasture season now.  Hear from four speakers discuss strategies that result in improved labor efficiency & increased pasture production and animal performance. Grazing System Tune-Up: Paddock layout, fence & water Pasture Renovation Strategies Clipping Pastures: When does this actually make sense? Grazing Management: Making decisions that keep you on track Register by calling or emailing Kim Holden by February 26th:  607 865-7090 or kmh19@cornell.edu