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Incubation studies enhance on-farm research, inform manure crediting
On-farm research is a valuable tool for New York farmers. It happens in real-time on farm fields that are actively being cropped, producing practical results that can be applied in future growing seasons. It fosters two-way learning among...
  • Animal Science
  • Agriculture
  • Crops
Brian Aukema. with Alexa Maile and Vicki G at the 2025 NY State Fair

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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
Pilar Gamage

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Major: Animal science Hometown: Saratoga, New York Why did you choose Cornell CALS? I chose Cornell CALS for the opportunities in animal science. CALS offers hands-on learning opportunities through research, courses and internships, all while...
  • Animal Science
  • Animals
Ag Quad in the spring

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The Chobani Scholars Program was created to support students pursuing studies in agriculture, including food and animal science. Since its inception in 2019, the program has selected undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences from New York as Chobani scholars, each receiving a $20,000 scholarship.
  • Animal Science
  • Food Science
  • Animals
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Dairy youth gained hands-on experience in milk quality and milk production recently at the Dairy Discovery Workshop hosted by Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY. Held March 27-28 on the Cornell University Ithaca campus, this year’s program was themed...
  • PRO-DAIRY
  • Animal Science
  • Dairy

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Adam Murray

Extension Associate/Beef Cattle Extension Specialist, PRO-LIVESTOCK

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Jessica Waltemyer

Extension Associate/NYS Small Ruminant Extension Specialist, PRO-LIVESTOCK

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