Manure Roadshow

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.

people in a garage looking at a manure tanker

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

Northern New York

March 4

Location: 9:00 – 3:00 @ Miner Institute (Chazy, NY)

March 5

Location: Farm Credit East (Watertown, NY)
Cost: $20
Register with Jefferson County CCE
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Topics:

Bedded packs
On-farm livestock mortality management
Manure safety
NYSDEC manure applicator training

South Central New York

Dairy Support Services Corporation Manure Safety and Handling Meeting 2025

March 7

Location: 9:00 – 3:00 @ CNY Farm Supply (Cortland, NY)

Cost: $10
Register with CCE SCNY Dairy, Livestock and Fields Crops Team
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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

Northwest New York

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
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Topics:

Greenhouse gases, climate impacts and mitigation from manure
Value of manure
Tile drainage and water quality
Manure safety
NYSDEC manure applicator training

Southwest New York

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

Delaware County: New York City Watershed

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.
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