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.

1 PM, June 17 at Belltown Dairy.

An on-Farm tour offered by PRO-DAIRY, SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team, NYFVI showcasing practical knowledge from a recent NYFVI funded project “Evaluating the Sustainable Use of Manure Solids as Dairy Cattle Bedding”. Includes a tour of the farm's management of manure solids bedding, including screw-press separation, preparation of bedding, and its utilization in freestall barns.

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

Regional sites in May and June

The Manure Roadshow brings hands‑on demonstrations, expert insights, and practical strategies to help farmers improve manure application efficiency and soil health.