(Oriskany, NY – Jan. 14, 2013) Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is hosting a workshop for local dairy producers geared towards using production records to the fullest extent.
Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) has played a significant role in providing timely and accurate milk production records for participating dairy producers for several decades. As the dairy industry continues to evolve the need for accurate record keeping becomes vital to farm business decision making.
George Cudoc with DairyOne will instruct participants on how to best use test day records to make better informed decisions. Farms not currently on test are also encouraged to attend to learn more about DHI record keeping services.
The class will be held on Tuesday Feb. 12 at the Oneida County Farm and Home Center, 121 Second St. Oriskany from 10 a.m. to -2 p.m. Cost to participate is $20 and includes lunch.
Registration is required by Monday Feb. 11. Call 736-3394 ext. 132.to register or for more information.
Cornell Central is a centralized resource for agricultural and horticultural workshops offered by the Cornell Cooperative Extension associations in Madison, Oneida, and Otsego/Schoharie Counties.
For more information on upcoming Cornell Central workshops, please visit: http://cornellcentral.wordpress.com/ – or contact Beth McKellips, Agricultural Economic Development Director at 315.684.3001 x 126 or at bam233@cornell.edu.