{"id":66327,"date":"2016-03-14T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T18:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=66327"},"modified":"2016-03-13T13:17:36","modified_gmt":"2016-03-13T17:17:36","slug":"registration-for-open-farm-day-2016-due-april-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=66327","title":{"rendered":"Registration for Open Farm Day 2016 due April 4"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/a>\"open<\/a>Open Farm Day is an annual Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Madison County event that invites the public to tour Madison County farms. \u00a0The event serve<\/span><\/span>s as an educational, marketing, and promotional opportunity for our farms, which last year drew approximately 5,000 visitors to Madison County. \u00a0Open Farm Day is an inclusive event, any kind of farm operation in Madison County is welcome to participate. \u00a0This year Open Farm Day will take place on July 30th and we hope you will consider participating. Click here<\/a> for Open Farm Day Policies and here<\/a> for the Open<\/span><\/span>Farm Day Farm Registration Form<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation requirements or Open Farm Day policies, please do not hesitate to contact Jenn Farwell, Agriculture Economic Development Resource Educator, at CCE Madison\u2019s office. Registrations are due April 4th<\/strong>, no late registrations will be accepted.<\/p>\n

Women of Agriculture Discussion Group<\/h3>\n

Join us for our monthly Women of Agriculture Discussion Group meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at 6 p.m. Mark from The Peacemaker Program, Inc., in Utica to lead us in the Ninety Seconds Solutions training. This training takes the advanced conflict resolution skills used by professional mediators and boils them down into a form that anyone can use.<\/p>\n

While mediation is a powerful technique, sometimes people need to solve problems quickly and still produce a positive outcome. Whether using these skills professionally (in customer service or management) or personally (with friends, spouses or kids), you will learn to solve problems with lasting solutions in less than two minutes. RSVP to Katherine at kmb279@cornell.edu<\/a> or call 315-684-3001 ext. 100<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hands-on Training for Sheep & Goat Producers<\/h3>\n

Open to all sheep and goat producers in Central New York. Please join us Saturday, March 23, for a full day training to be held at the Morrisville State College Livestock Facility. We will be discussing a wide variety of topics including animal handling and facilities; pasture management including grazing planning and fencing; and animal care topics including vaccinations, hoof health, and record keeping. More details and full agenda to come.<\/p>\n

Farmer’s Market Kick-Off Planning Meeting<\/h3>\n
Friday, March 11, at 6 p.m., at the Smithfield Community Center, 5255 Pleasant Valley Road, Peterboro, the Smithfield Community Association is having a kick-off planning meeting for the Peterboro Farmers\u2019 Market.<\/div>\n
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All farmers and community members interested in finding out more about this new market and having input in planning it are invited to attend. The market will be a seasonal open-air market featuring Madison County farmers and artisans. We welcome your input, suggestions and participation to make this new market a success. For those unable to attend, surveys can be completed at https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/2BTJQC5<\/a><\/div>\n
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Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District Tree & Shrub Sale<\/h3>\n
With Punxsutawney Phil failing to see his shadow and the temperatures feeling spring-like, Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District is already planning for spring by accepting orders for its annual 2016 tree and shrub seedling sale. This year\u2019s sale features a variety of trees and shrubs to fit all kinds of landscaping needs. Many of the species are ideal for erosion control and many are attractive uses for wildlife food and cover, windscreens, shade, and privacy.<\/div>\n

Anyone interested in ordering can visit www.madcoswcd.com<\/a>\u00a0for an order form or call (315) 824-9849 ext.5<\/a>. Prepaid orders are due by March 31, and the plants will be available for pickup April 14 at the district\u2019s pole barn at the USDA Service Center in Hamilton.<\/div>\n

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Winter Shop Meeting<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, March 23, from noon to 2 p.m.\u00a0at\u00a0Humphrey\u2019s Farm on\u00a0Tibbits Road, New Hartford.\u00a0Discussion topics will include navigating through turbulent milk and feed prices.\u00a0Shop Meetings are free to attend and are open to all\u00a0dairy or field crop producers with a desire to\u00a0learn from fellow producers.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Registration is not required, but a phone call to say you\u2019re coming helps us to plan for lunch.<\/div>\n
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PRO-DAIRY Thursday dairy webinars<\/h3>\n
PRO-DAIRY in partnership with DairyBusiness East has launched a weekly webinar series each Thursday from 1 to 2\u00a0pm EST starting March 3rd. Registration is not required. Click on the Dairy Webinars<\/a> section on PRO-DAIRY\u2019s website to join. A weekly\u00a0schedule<\/a> is also available online.<\/div>\n
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Each webinar is also now approved for one continuing education unit (CEU) from the American Registry of\u00a0Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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