Geneva, NY: Farming through Adversity Winter Conference

A recent article cited a “$500/cow/year spread in the feed cost among dairies”. Your highest expense by far is your feed cost. How much difference can you make by feeding high quality, home grown forages and grains? – Farmshine, Volume 9, Number 15—”Cash flow is No.1 concern on dairy farms”

King’s AgriSeeds 2018 winter forage meetings will focus on how to manage a thriving operation in the face of mounting adversity, from weather and climate to economic impacts. Start alleviating these harsh conditions right on your own soil, beginning with the seeds you plant. Learn how to diversify cropping options and maximize high energy forages. Maintain profitability and even improve your bottom line. Diversification with alternative forages, including summer annuals, winter annuals, mixes boosts the resilience of livestock systems, and cover crops help build soil health.

New York Series: January 31 – Randolph, NY; February 1 – Geneva, NY; February 2 – Richfield Springs, NY

Managing around Weather and Climate Change
Alison Chatrchyan, Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions

Better Soils = Better Forages
Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management Spear Program, Cornell University

Soil Health Impact on Farm Profitability
Harold, Schrock, Cayuga Ag/King’s AgriSeeds

Improved Performance with MC Corn
Scott Harris, Masters Choice

Pennsylvania/ Virginia Series: February 6 – State College, PA; February 7 – Kinzers, PA; February 8 – Staunton, VA

Identifying Wealth Creation Opportunities for Dairy Producers
Dr. David Galligan, VMD, MBA

Key Performance Indicators to Maximize Income Over Feed Cost
Dr. Joe Bender, DVM, MS

Weathering Water Extremes in the Changing Climate
Dr. Anthony Buda, Co-Director of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub

Improved Performance with MC Corn
Kevin Koone, Masters Choice

Meetings are free of charge and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to the King’s office at (717) 687-6224.