CCE Livestock Program Workteam
News, Updates & Recent Publications
Hay and Pasture Management for the Horse Owner
Area Extension Educator Kevin Ganoe describes field crop management and how it applies to horse owners and their properties. This presentation includes a discussion of long and short grasses, plant growth, and pasture recovery.
Emergency Planning for the Horse and Barn Owner
In this presentation by equine lawyer Sarah Collier, short-term and long-term emergency planning is discussed, in addition to the tools accessible to all landowners to plan most effectively. With prior planning, one is able to enable their farm to continue functioning amidst unforeseen circumstances.
A Little Preparation Makes a Successful Shearing Day
This winter's sheep-shearing season is upon us. To assist shepherds and shearers in preparing for the shearing day, Cornell Cooperative Extension's Livestock Program Work team hosted "Preparing for Shearing" on February 1st. During the 1 ½ hour webinar, participants heard from shearer Alex Moser and shepherd Robin Nistock. At least five regional shearers also attended and provided further information and suggestions during the lively question and answer session.
So, You Want to Find Grant Funding for Your Livestock Slaughter or Processing Business…
For existing and potential NYS livestock slaughter and processing facility owners looking for public funding opportunities in NYS. This webinar goes over what folks need to have in place in order to pursue public funding, how to access and work with a grant writer, and how to identify potential opportunities.