Regional Programs

Effective use of production management tools is important to revenue and production growth of dairy farms in New York and impacts the profitability and quality of life for farm owners. PRO-DAIRY staff partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists to create effective and accessible educational programs that reflect the diversity of geography and production management systems that characterize New York's dairy industry. The combination of cutting-edge research practices and tested best management practices enable farmers and their employees to make sound decisions for their farms and rural communities.

PRO-DAIRY staff partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists to develop and implement programs across the state, efficiently share staff expertise.

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Regional workshops offered beginning in January 2026.

Programming is 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.

In the Cornell Cow Convos monthly podcast series led by PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists feature current, new and emerging topics of interest to the dairy industry right now. New episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month

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View webinar recordings of PRO-DAIRY programming.