Announcement

Chad Stoeckl is now our Executive Managing Consultant, taking over for David DeGolyer.

We all wish to thank Dave for his 29 years of hard work and dedication, if not for him the Cooperative would not be what it is today. He is remaining on as a Senior Crop Consultant.

Thank you Dave and congratulations Chad!

You may contact Chad via email: cstoeckl@wnycma.com

Come Join Us!

Friday, February 21, 2025

Genesee River Reception Center

134 N Main St

Mt Morris, NY 14510

Also available Live streaming via Zoom - link will be available soon!

AGENDA

9:30 - 10:00 Registration

10:00 - 11:00 “Field Crop Pest Management Updates”

Mike Hunter, Cornell CALS

11:00 - 12:00 “Tar Spot”

Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue University

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 Business Meeting

1:30 - 2:00 “White Mold”

Dale Bartholomew, Rovensa Next

2:00 - 2:30 “Technical and Financial Assistance Offered Through CLM-26”

Caitlin Tucker, American Farmland Trust

2:30 - 3:00 “Lessons from a Close Look at Composting Across WNY”

Val Patten, Western New York Crop Management

3:00 - 3:30 “Manure Safety”

Kirsten Workman, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

Jason Oliver, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY

****2.5 Pesticide Credits Available****

Soil Health & Nutrient Management Workshop: Featuring the Manure Roadshow

WNYCMA is posting this for informational purposes only. Please direct questions to: Yates County SWCD, (315) 536-5188.

Soil Health & Nutrient Management Workshop:

Featuring the Manure Roadshow

Friday, March 28, 2025

Time: 8:30am-3:00pm

Ontario Produce Auction

4860 Yautzy Road, Stanley, NY

SCHEDULE

Time 8:30am-9:00am

Registration & Refreshments

Time: 9:00am-9:10am

Topic: Welcome, Introductions, & Program Updates

Speakers: Ontario & Yates County Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD)

Jodi Letham, Cornell Cooperative Extension NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program

Time: 9:10am-10:00am

Topic: Greenhouse Gases, Climate Impacts, & Mitigation from Manure

Speaker: Jason Oliver, PRO-DAIRY

Time: 10:00am-10:45am

Topic: Value of Manure: Fertilizer Replacement & Soil Health

Speakers: Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez & Gurpreet Kaur, Cornell’s Nutrient Management Spear Program

Break: 10:45am-11:00am

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Topic: Tile Drainage & Water Quality

Speaker: Laura Klaiber, Miner Institute

Lunch & Visit with Exhibitors: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Topic: Manure Safety

Speakers: Jason Oliver & Kirsten Workman, PRO-DAIRY

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Topic: Manure Applicator Training (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation approved)

Speaker: Kirsten Workman, PRO-DAIRY

*Certificates will be provided; this is the required course for 2 employees on each CAFO every 5 years; beneficial to all who utilize manure

Cost: $15 if registered by 3/25/25, $20 for walk-ins (cash or check only)

To register, fill out this section to mail or drop-off to Yates County Soil & Water Conservation District, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY, 14527. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to Yates County SWCD. Please call (315) 536-5188 with questions.

Name(s): __________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone/Email:_______________________________________________________

Number of Attendees: ________ Total Amount Enclosed: $ ____________

Save the Date!

Our Annual Meeting will be held on February 15th. We will be at the same venue as last year, the Genesee River Reception Center, 134 N Main St, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.

Stayed tuned for more details!

Election Results

The results of the February 22nd Board of Directors election are as follows:

John Borer (re-elected for a 2nd term)

Greg Chamberlain (re-elected for a 2nd term)

Jerry Hull (newly elected)

Congratulations and thank you to everyone.