SOUTHWEST, N.Y. — Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County in their upcoming workshop, Agronomic Weed Management and Cover Crop Field Session, for local growers. This event will feature speakers and demonstrations from the Cornell Vegetable Program, Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District, the CCE Southwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and more. Participants will learn about weed identification and management, herbicide efficacy, and see cover crop demonstrations.  CCA Credits and DEC Credits in categories 1a, 10 & 21.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 15th from 3:30PM to 7:15PM

WHERE: CCE Erie’s property across from 5701 Burton Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127

COST: This program costs $10 per person and will include dinner.

REGISTER: erie.cce.cornell.edu/events

For more information about the field session, contact Sharon Bachman at 716-652- 5400 x 150 or [email protected]. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Jolie Hibit at (716) 652-5400 ext 176 or [email protected] at least 5 days before the event.

Please bring your questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties. Their team includes Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management (716-640-0522); Camila Lage, Dairy Management (607-422-6788); Katelyn Miller, Field Crops and Forage Management (716-640-2047); and Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

–Katelyn Miller, Field Crop and Forage Specialist
with the SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program