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2nd Annual Spring Turn Out Grazier Meeting

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

At this meeting you will learn: How our regional beef production fits into the NYS & National market landscapeBaleage productionPrevention and control of internal parasites in cattle and small ruminantsPasture fly control strategies for all livestockDirect marketing your products online and in p...

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Summer Beef Production and Marketing Series!

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Backgrounding Beef Cattle - Nick Tommell and his family do an excellent job sourcing cattle from across NYS, backgrounding them, and finishing them in western feedlots. Mike Baker, the Cornell University Beef Specialist, will also present on backgrounding in NYS and opportunities. Pre-registratio...

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Summer Beef Production and Marketing Series!

Thursday, July 11, 2019

All about Stockers - Are you interested in purchasing a group of cattle in the spring, feeding them all summer, and selling them in the fall? Join us to learn key points to consider for healthy animals and profitability. Presenters include Jason Detzel, Ulster County Senior Resource Livestock Edu...

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Summer Beef Production and Marketing Series!

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Cow Calf Production and the Freezer Trade - The Tilley family has transitioned from a dairy to multi-species livestock farm, selling meat directly to consumers at farmer’s markets and retail shops. The farm focuses on grass-fed Red Devon Cattle, as well as poultry and pork production. We will als...

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