by Steve Wagner
Dave Swarz of the Penn State Extension received the Staff Laureate Leadership Award last year from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences for “exhibiting sound judgment and exemplary problem solving.” Although he made his remarks at a beef meeting, he talked about Ag commodities because “they are all in some way or another associated with, and affect, beef prices.” [Read more…]
Meetings focus on industry issues including farm bill, food labeling, trade and immigration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dairy farmers from across the country visited Capitol Hill as part of the National Milk Producers Federation’s annual young farmer fly-in to Washington, where in more than 200 meetings they asked lawmakers for action on a handful of issues important to the dairy sector. [Read more…]
New York Farm Bureau now a “core sponsor” of the outstanding FFA youth organization
New York Farm Bureau holds agricultural education and leadership development in high regard. As a result, the organization has been a longtime supporter of New York FFA. [Read more…]
by Elizabeth A. Tomlin
Once again SUNY Cobleskill has set precedence in providing the educational tools farmers need for success in professional endeavors in the fiber industry.
A recently offered 3-day Shearing Workshop certification complemented the Fiber Grading, Sorting, Classing certificate earned through an innovative 3-day workshop last year. [Read more…]
by Troy Bishopp
MARCY, NY — Dairy month started on a sunny and inspiring note, courtesy of the DiNitto Family Dairy Farm, Oneida County Farm Bureau, Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County, Oneida County Dairy Promotion and legions of enthusiastic volunteers, vendors and sponsors. Over 850 Oneida County elementary school students and 4,000 guests and local families toured and learned about the inner workings of the large dairy farm at the annual Farm Fest. [Read more…]
BioSafe Systems announces the strategic hires of Carleton Birk for the role of Operations Manager, and Tenaya Becker, Ester Mastronardi, Patrick Clark, and Kyle Pickles for the roles of Technical Sales Representatives in their respective geographic regions throughout USA and Canada. [Read more…]
by Judy Van Put
On Sunday, June 4, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County presented a Multi-Species Showmanship Clinic to 4-Hers and their families, hosted by Barbara Moran, at her Stonewall Farms in Jeffersonville, NY. Upwards of 100 attendees were present, including 33 4-Hers and their families and friends. [Read more…]
by Troy Bishopp
ORISKANY FALLS, NY — Country singer, Kenny Chesney, praised the farmer’s iron horses as being sexy. Old hit-and-miss engines and tractor aficionados, Dale and Jennifer Brown of West Winfield think they’re more like being in a love affair. [Read more…]