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Manure Roadshow

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  • PRO-DAIRY
  • CCE
  • Dairy
  • Animal Science

Regional workshops offered in Clinton, Jefferson, Cortland, Ontario and Delaware counties 

Cornell Cooperative Extension, NY Soil & Water Conservation Districts and PRO-DAIRY are offering a series of Manure Roadshow events at five sites beginning March 4th. Cost and specific agendas vary by location, but all will provide lunch and include presentations on Manure Safety and the NYSDEC required Manure Applicator Training.   

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Topics

Programming has been tailored to meet local conditions and topics of interest, but all locations will focus on best management practices for managing and applying livestock manure on your farm. CCA credits will be available as well as certificates for CAFO employees who need to document required manure applicator training.  

A diverse group of experts will share important information for farmers, employees, custom manure applicators, and farm advisors to manage manure while keeping employees safe, protecting natural resources and maximizing farm productivity. 

 

 The workshops target individuals who are: 
  • Farm employees engaged in manure application
  • Farm owners and crop managers
  • Nutrient management planners, crop advisers, and other ag professionals
  • SWCD and CCE staff
  • Custom manure applicators 

Dates and Locations

March 4
  • Location: 9:00 – 3:00 @ Miner Institute (Chazy, NY)
March 5
Topics: 
  • Bedded packs
  • On-farm livestock mortality management
  • Manure safety
  • NYSDEC manure applicator training 

Dairy Support Services Corporation Manure Safety and Handling Meeting 2025

March 7
  • Location: 9:00 – 3:00 @ CNY Farm Supply (Cortland, NY) 
Topics: 
  • Registered manure applicator info and updates
  • Manure gas basics and OSHA compliance for confined spaces
  • Anatomy of a truck rollover
  • Buffers, setbacks and manure applications…oh my!
  • NYSDEC manure applicator training 

Yates and Ontario County Soil Health and Nutrient Management Workshop featuring the Manure Roadshow

March 28
  • Location: 9:00 – 3:00  @ Ontario Produce Auction (Stanley, NY), Registration open at 8:30 AM
  • Cost: $15 pre-register/$20 at the door
  • Register with Yates County SWCD: Call 315-536-5188  
  • Printable flyer
Topics: 
  • Greenhouse gases, climate impacts and mitigation from manure
  • Value of manure
  • Tile drainage and water quality
  • Manure safety
  • NYSDEC manure applicator training 
STAY TUNED for field-based events coming THIS SUMMER in Chautaqua and Delaware Counties! 
  • Location: Chattaqua County farm
  • Register with CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team
March 31
  • Location: 10:00 – 2:30  @ Hobart Community Center
  • Register: by March 26 by calling Kim Holden at 607-865-7090, emailing kmh19 [at] cornell.edu, or online.
  • Printable flyer
Topics: 
  • NYSDEC manure applicator training
  • NYC watershed NMP specifics for manure applicators
  • Manure injection – maximizing manure resources
  • On-farm livestock mortality management
  • Bedded packs
  • Manure safety 

Registration

Cost: Varies by location and includes lunch

See individual events for registration information.

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Contact Information

Kirsten Workman _none

  • kw566 [at] cornell.edu

Jason Oliver _none

  • jpo53 [at] cornell.edu

Departments

PRO-DAIRY

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Animal Science

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