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JULY 10, 2024, Willsboro, NY
Willsboro Research Farm Field Day: Learn about NNYADP and Other Trials
Learn the first-year results of the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program- funded hazelnut trials that were added in 2023 to the NNYADP “superfruits” research here.  The multi-stemmed wood perennial produces its “fruit” as nuts that are high in protein and oil with 81 percent as healthy mono-unsaturated oleic acid. NNYADP “Superfruits” nursery on tour as well: juneberry, honeyberry, aronia, and elderberry plantings.
Location: Willsboro Research Farm, 48 Sayward Lane, Willsboro, New York; 518-963-7492
Map for Directions

JUNE 27, 2024, Cornell Cow Convos Podcast
NNYADP dairy animal climatic heat stress abatement research project leader Katie Ballard of Miner Institute will be the featured guest.
Link: https://cals.cornell.edu/pro-dairy/events-programs/podcasts

MARCH 13, 2024, 10 am-12:30 pm – Thank you to all who attended
NNYADP RESEARCH UPDATE MEETING
Location: Joseph C. Burke Education & Research Center, 586 Ridge Road, Chazy, NY
Free; registration requested to 315-376-5270.

PRESENTATIONS:
Connecting the Dots: Dairy Sustainability, Value of Manure, Yield Stability Zones: Quirine N. Ketterings, PhD, Cornell University: Findings to date on (1) the value of manure for nutrient supply, crop yield and forage quality, (2) use of yield monitor data and satellite imagery to determine yield stability zones; (3) the importance of whole farm nutrient mass balance and greenhouse gas emissions footprinting.

Growing the Tree Syrup Industry in Northern NY: Adam Wild, Uihlein Maple Research Forest: Demand, research, and equipment innovations have helped increase maple production in NNY. (1) Learn how tapping into other tree species for syrup production can increase NNY producers’ and landowners’ economic potential, plus (2) how a warming climate creates challenges for sugarmakers.

Specialty Fruit and Nut Crops for Northern NY: Michael H. Davis, PhD, Willsboro Research Farm: Results of (1) field testing and performance evaluation of promising varieties of elderberry, juneberry, honeyberry, and aronia berry, plus  (2) an update on the newly-developing NNY plantings of hazelnuts, chestnuts, and cold-hardy pecans.

10 Years of Agricultural Drainage Research: What Have We Learned? Laura Klaiber, Miner Institute: (1) Edge-of-field drainage research on surface runoff and tile drainage from cropland since 2013; (2) environmental and agronomic impact of systematic tile drainage in corn and grass fields and planting cover crops after corn harvest; (3) crucial insights into water quality impacts of widely-adopted farming practices.
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NOTICE: This meeting has been postponed.
MARCH 20, 2024, 10 am-12:30 pm
NNYADP RESEARCH UPDATES MEETING
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County Education Center, 7395 East Road, Lowville, NY
Free; registration requested to 315-376-5270.

PRESENTATIONS:
Corn Silage Trends and Getting the Most Out of Data for Your Farm: Joe Lawrence, Cornell PRO-DAIRY: Tips on how to gain the most value from corn silage evaluation data form regional on-farm trials and how evaluation process has changed to determine the best fit for your farm.

Connecting the Dots: Dairy Sustainability, Value of Manure, Yield Stability Zones: Quirine N. Ketterings, PhD, Cornell University: Findings to date on (1) the value of manure for nutrient supply, crop yield and forage quality, (2) use of yield monitor data and satellite imagery to determine yield stability zones; (3) the importance of whole farm nutrient mass balance and greenhouse gas emissions footprinting.

Apple Crop Load Management: 4-Year Research Update: Michael Basedow, Cornell Cooperative Extension: Results of NNYADP crop load management trials since 2020 evaluating new thinning materials and crop load management models to help regional growers fine tune for fruit quality and returns.

Growing the Tree Syrup Industry in Northern NY: Adam Wild, Uihlein Maple Research Forest: Demand, research, and equipment innovations have helped increase maple production in NNY. (1) Learn how tapping into other tree species for syrup production can increase NNY producers’ and landowners’ economic potential, plus (2) how a warming climate creates challenges for sugarmakers.

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January 25, 2024
8:30am-4:30 pm
International Maple Syrup Grading School & Quality Control Program
Location: Parker Family Maple, 1043 Slosson Rd, West Chazy

Pre-Registration Required:
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaXyv0JOpJuGgse

$20 registration fee includes lunch, refreshments, syrup tasting, and all training material. Registration for the first 20 people includes a take home kit complete with a hydrometer and hydrometer cup, thermometer, and grading kit. See agenda below. For more information contact Adam Wild, Cornell University Uihlein Maple Research Forest, adw94@cornell.edu, (518) 523-9337. This course is supported by the Northern NY Agriculture Development Program and normally costs over $100 per person.

Learn how to improve the quality of your maple production and be able to detect off flavors in maple syrup. This training is for beginner and advanced maple producers.

• • Hands-on Grading
  • Density & Equipment
  • Clarity and Filtering
  • Food Safety
  • Chemistry of Maple Colors
  • Causes of Off Flavors & Tasting

Program Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration & Refreshments
9:00 – 9:30 AM Introductions and Review of Agenda and Format
9:30- 10:15 AM Hands-on Grading Exercises
10:15 – 11:15 AM Density: Lecture and Exercise
11:15- 11:45 AM Standard Flavors, Map of Maple
11:45 – 12:30 PM LUNCH
12:30 – 12:45 PM Clarity, Filtering
12:45 – 1:30 PM Color: Lecture and Exercise
1:30 – 1:45 PM Regulations, Lead, FSMA, Chemical Safety
2:00 – 3:00 PM Off-Flavors Lecture and Tasting
3:00 – 4:00 PM Final Grading Exercise
4:00 – 4:30 PM Discussion, Evaluation

Funding for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is provided by the New York State Legislature through the New York State Assembly and administrated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.