New York Certified Organic (NYCO), a group of organic grain and dairy farmers, which has been meeting together since 1994 to increase their practical knowledge and expertise with the organic production of crops and milk. This year’s three programs will focus on three topics: Soil, Forage, and Grain Crops.

February 10: Quality Forage Comes From Planning, Not By Luck:

Tom Kilcer from Advanced Ag Systems will talk about the forage management required for All Forage Diets or High Forage diets.

Aaron Gabriel with Cornell Extension of Washington Co. will go over information on making dry hay, including approved hay preservatives.

A panel of organic dairy farmers will share their planning and management strategies to make high quality forage.