Brian Aukema. with Alexa Maile and Vicki G at the 2025 NY State Fair

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Faces of Extension : A Conversation with Brian Aukema
Raised on a small dairy farm near Binghamton, Brian Aukema’s path to Cornell was paved by 4-H and a seventh-grade spark that never dimmed. Today, as the New York State 4-H Livestock and Companion Animal Specialist, Aukema builds hands-on...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Animal Science
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Financial and environmental assistance planning grants are available through the Dairy Advancement Program (DAP). DAP is designed to enhance long-term viability of New York dairy farms while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship...
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  • Cornell Dairy
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students on a tour in front of calf hutches

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Cornell CALS PRO‑DAIRY is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Junior DAIRY LEADER (JDL) program, a yearlong leadership and career‑development experience designed for motivated 16‑ to 19‑year‑old students in 11th or 12th grade who are...
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  • Cornell Dairy
  • PRO-DAIRY
two people perform a manure safety test

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Cornell CALS PRO‑DAIRY has released a comprehensive Manure Gas Safety Technical Guide designed to help farmers, farm employees and agricultural service providers better understand and manage the atmospheric hazards associated with manure...
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  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
Installation of RCC Silage Pad at Tiashoke Farms

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A newly released case study by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY Dairy Environmental Systems and project collaborators is showcasing the successful use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) for a large-scale dairy silage pad installation at Tiashoke Farms in...
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  • Animal Science
  • Dairy