Inside This Issue

Prepared for Lower Crop Prices?.................................p.2

Important Tax Update - Take Action before Dec. 31.p.3

So You Want to Sell Eggs............................................p.4

Transition Cows .........................................................p. 9

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Governor Signs 2% Cap on Ag. Assessment.............p.12

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The Cycle of Life – For A Business

Stephen E. Hadcock, Senior Resource EducatorCapital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program

Those that work on a farm get to observe on a daily basis the natural cycle of life for a variety of living creatures they may have on their farm. This cycle is somewhat mimicked in business as well. For the business life cycle, many agree that there are four parts to the cycle. The parts are: entry, growth, consolidation and decline or exit.

Hopefully, the farm business does not go through this cycle only once, but several times as a new generation or business partner comes on board and starts to participate in the management and guidance of the business. Therefore, there is high probability that key people at the farm have dif-ferent perceptions or ideas as to where the farm is currently. The long tenured party, having observed the growth and prosperity of the business during their time, may be ready to exit. The newly arrived party (even if they have been on the farm for a few years) are looking for ways to “sprout their wings” and offer their contribution to the growth and development of the business.

The “passing on” of a farm business has the potential to hold many pitfalls along the way. To avoid many of the pitfalls that might happen with the transfer of the business to one party (or parties) to another party (or parties) will take time. All involved should come together and prepare a succession plan. Dr. Neil Harl, Emeritus Professor at Iowa State University, offers some thoughts on preparing a sucession plan.

Building a management teamAs a practical matter, two or three generation opera-

tions only survive if the individuals involved are successful in building a management team. That typically involves:

• stressing the idea of a team approach to making deci-sions rather than deferring to the senior individuals;

• focusing on developing management skills in the youngermembersofthefirm;

• emphasizingcrosstrainingsoyoungerfirmmembersgainexperiencethroughoutthefirm;

• developing a functioning and effective system of routine communication; and

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Corn and soybean prices are falling and are expected to remain moderate for the next few years. Plan your 2014 crop productiontomaintainaprofitmargininatoughmarket.Plan every aspect of crop production and how every dollar andhourspentwillprovideaprofitablereturn.Thegameis changing and so should your game plan.

First look at the big picture. Is your crop rotation helping or hurting you? Are you building soil health to help maintain yields in adverse weather? Are you farming too manyortoofewacres?Whichfieldsaremakingmoneyandwhich are losing money?

Next, consider how much risk you are able to take. I tell my kids, when you make a decision, ask yourself if you can deal with the consequences if things turn out bad? If not, then you are taking too big of a risk. How much of a crop loss will break the bank or starve the livestock? Crop insurance can focus on protecting your yield or your revenue. Find a good crop insurance agent and ask lots of questions. In our dairy discussion group meeting today, we talked about farm-ing extra acres. That is one form of risk management, but ONLYifyoucanmanageextraacresprofitably.

Then, consider each step in crop production and consider how you will make each dollar and hour give you a return on your investment. Start with machinery. Is it repaired, adjusted and functioning properly? Are tractors running efficiently(tuned-up,properlyinflatedtires,etc).Aretrac-tors and machinery properly matched? What tillage method will provide for the best crops and not require an excess of time or money?

Consider which crop inputs will give you the most return. Areyouspendingextraforcornhybridsgeneticallymodifiedforrootwormprotectionandthenplantingitforfirstyearcorn – corn that needs no rootworm protection? By planting leafhopper resistant alfalfa will you save spray costs and have a better crop? Can you use half-rates of herbicide? Are you selectingherbicidesbasedonthespecificweedsgrowingineachfield?AreyousoiltestingandfirstcorrectlowpH’sandthen using only what fertilizer is necessary. Do you analyze andaccountformanurenutrientsappliedtofields.Areyoutargeting pesticides to correct a real problem, rather than for insurance? Negotiating price on your inputs is another waytoimproveyourprofitmargin.

Lastly, comes harvest and storage. Consider each step. Am I harvesting at the proper time? How will I determine the proper harvest time? Is an inoculant appropriate? Am I packing silage bunks adequately? Should I use the new oxygen permeable silage covers, or use 8 mil plastic rather than 5 mil. If you sell the crop, are you marketing it to the right buyer so that you get the best price?

Each step of the way you can make or lose money. In2014,profitmarginswillbemoredifficulttoobtain.De-

Prepared for Lower Crop Prices?

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SANDY BUXTONCAAHP

One of the most important tax updates, local farmers need to know about and understand is the possibility that Section 179 Depreciation may permanently revert to pre-2007 levels! On December 31st the current legislation sunsets and previous rulings are once again in effect.

For tax years 2010 to 2013, Sec. 179 has been increased to encourage businesses to purchase eligible property and be able to depreciate up to $500,000 of $2,000,000 in purchases. ThemaximumSec.179forqualifiedproperty is$250,000which drops to $0 in 2014 without any change in legislation.

Tax preparers have probably been contacting their clients reminding them that they may need to make some decisions, more correctly purchases, before the end of the year in case this does stick.

The future would be more challenging for farms making large purchases to keep on a “consumption-based” cycle for tax management. But one member of a recent tax class pro-jected that leasing will come back into vogue to help farmers and other businesses.

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velop a clear plan so that each dollar and hour gives you an increase on your investment.

On The Lighter SideA Humorous Look at Everyday Farm Life

Farmers have always been chided about all the stuff they windup carrying around in their pockets. First there are all the common necessities, like a jackknife, an assortment of nails, a few used cotter keys and an emergency wrapper-less cough drop that resembles a fuzzy caterpillar.

Farmers’clotheshavemanypockets,butneverenough.I love the tee-shirts and sweatshirts with one small pocket on the upper left side. They are a perfect place to keep a pen or pencil and a 3x5 card to write down cow or telephone numbers. However, I learned the hard way, do not use this handy little pocket to keep your cell phone in. I did while mowingwithanopentractoronceandwhenIfinishedthefieldmyphonewasgone.Ihopesomewoodchuckenjoyedusing it until the battery died.

One disadvantage of trying to have every possible con-tingency covered by carrying everything with you from spare

Farmers’ Pockets

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flashlightbatteriestoasmokealarmiseventuallywearinga hole in the pocket. That happened to my favorite jeans forcing me to only carry things in that pocket that are larger than the hole itself. Like a grease gun.

A good pocket must be deep enough to keep things from falling out. Nothing is more disappointing than backing up atractoronlytofindyouhaverunoverthegranolabaryoujust stashed in a depth challenged pocket. A good pocket shouldn’tbetoodeepeither.Youshouldn’thavetotakeyourglovesofftofishthoselastfewgummybearsoutofyourjeans.

Farmers’pocketsare likepant cuffs;youneverknowwhatyouwillfindthathasfallenintothemonthewaytotheground.Mostlyit’schaffandsilage,butIhavefoundalost nut or washer that I spent an hour sweeping the shop floorlookingfor.Theopeningstopocketsmustbebigenoughto be usable but not so large that they get caught on some protuberance and rip a hole large enough to chase a cat through. If that happens you might as well burn them, as largerepairjobslikethatdon’tfitthedefinitionofmending.At least that is what my wife says.

Nowlet’stalkaboutbackpockets.Theymustbereservedfor things that are not too big or too bumpy. I use the right side for glove storage, being right handed. That way they arealwayswithinarm’sreach.Theleftsideisreservedfornotesoranypaperthatcanbefoldedsmallenoughtofitandnot cause a bump thicker than a very thin wallet, like mine.

Ican’twaitforspringwhenthefuzzythinginmypocketwill be a caterpillar.

Joe Peck, a Saratoga County dairy farmer, storyteller and humorous speaker, is author of “A Tractor in the House & Other Smashing Farm Stories” and “A Cow in the Pool & Udder Humorous Farm Stories” which you may order at www.joepeckonline.com or call (518) 584-4129.

Farmers’ Pocket......Continued from page 3

Feature ArticleSo You Want to Sell Eggs

By David Legget, Saratoga County

I often get calls from folks who want to have or already haveahomepoultryflock.Theconversationscanbewideranging but it is not unusual for the topic of egg sales to pop up. If you have 4 or 5 chickens to supply eggs for the house, why not have 18 or 20 chickens and sell the extra eggs to help cover the cost of the feed?

Truthfully, the time investment on a daily basis, depend-ing on your set-up, would be about the same to care for 5 chickens or 20 chickens. If you have a 60% rate of lay (for example only), it will take only a little longer to handle 12 eggs than it would 3. If you only use 3 eggs per day, then the extra 9 per day (on average) could be sold, assuming that youhaveamarketforthem(Ifyoudon’thaveamarket,yourrefrigerator may end up very full with eggs!). Can you legally sell eggs? The answer to that question is yes, with a “but”. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

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has regulations that affect even the smallest producers.Circular 854 -Eggs- New York Grades and Standards

for Eggs and the Sale Thereof is a 10 page document detail-ing Article 13-A of the Agriculture and Markets Law which relates to the sale of eggs for food by grades or standards. I won’tattempttoreproducetheentiredocument,butthereare some points from it that anyone selling eggs needs to know:

• No person, and the term “person” in this statute shall include an individual, partnership, corporation or association, shall either as producer, wholesaler, commission merchant, jobber or retailer, sell, or offer to sell, or expose for sale for human consumption anyeggsintheshellorotherwisewhichareunfitfor human food. From and after the establishment ofspecificgradesorstandardsofqualityandsizeorweight of eggs by the commissioner of agriculture and markets as provided in the next section, eggs for human consumption shall not be sold or exposed for sale except by the grades or standards established.

• The term “consumer” whenever used in this statute shall mean any person purchasing eggs for his or her own family use or consumption, or a restaurant, hotel, boarding house, bakery, or other institution purchasing eggs for serving to guests or patrons, or for its or their use in cooking or baking.

• It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, or offer to sell or expose for sale to a consumer any eggs intended for human consumption other than those of his own production without notifying by suitable sign or label the person or persons purchasing or intending to purchase the name of the exact grade or quality of such eggs, according to the standards prescribed by the commissioner of agriculture and markets.

• No person shall sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale as fresh eggs, strictly fresh eggs, hennery eggs, or new-laid eggs, or under words or descriptions of similar import, any eggs which are not fresh. No egg shall be deemed to be fresh which does not meet the standards of quality of fresh eggs established by the commissioner of agriculture and markets.

• No person shall sell or offer for sale, or advertise for sale, eggs for human consumption if the package containing them or the label on them, or any adver-tising accompanying them, shall bear any statement or device regarding the eggs which may be false or misleading in any particular.

Well, that is a whole lot of information! Let me see if I can sort some of it out. First, the department does have on its website a summary of regulations and labeling require-ments. I will give this as it appears:

Cartons and Cases Must Be Marked With:

1. The word “eggs”.2. Grade- in letters 3/8” or larger.3. Size- in letters 3/8” or larger4. Count- may be expressed in dozens

5. Name, Address, and Zip Code- if other than producers or packer, must so state.

6. All eggs must be identified as to source- they must bear anappropriate packer identificationnumber,or if labeled “Packed By”, full name and address is acceptable.

7. The words “Keep Refrigerated” or similar designation.8. “To prevent illness from bacteria, keep eggs refriger-

ated,cookeggsuntilyolksarefirm,andcookfoodscontaining eggs thoroughly”.

The above labeling must be on the principal display panel. All labeling must be truthful and in accordance with the facts.

A producer selling eggs of his own production directly to consumers is exempt from grade and size labeling require-ments.

Leakers, blood spots, meat spots and other type of loss may not be sold for human consumption.

Eggs must be refrigerated at retail and maintained at an internal temperature of 45°F or below.

Source identification isalreadyrequiredby thehealthdepartment on all eggs in institutions, restaurants, etc.

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Continued from page 1The Cycle of Life.....• implementing routine, non-threatening

evaluation so every member of the firm comes to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Anticipated disruptionsRelated to the “power” issue, but involving a broader range of concerns, is the matter of anticipating disruptions in the gradual shift of ownership and control to the next generation. It may be that everyone will die on schedule, everyone’s marriage will remain intact and no serious disputes will arise.

But, a succession plan should focus on the “what if” possibilities. What if individuals were to die or retire pre-maturely? One or more marriages were to be dissolved with a consequent division of ownership of the business? Serious and fundamental disagreements were to arise? Or major tort or other liabilities were to rock the operation?

Thesetypesofdevelopmentsaredifficulttoplanforbutfailure to plan can produce wrenching consequences.

Encouraging phased retirementThe final element of a succession plan focuses on encouraging older individuals to retire and may include several components:

• An appropriate level of compensation should be assured during the retirement years.

• Access to retirement benefits should be assured and compensation arrangements should be compatible with receiving social security benefits, particularly for those under age 70.

• Reduced-responsibility positions on the management team should be established for those approaching the retirement years.

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Federal law requires producers with 3,000 birds or more, or anyone packing eggs of other than their own production to be registered in accordance with the Egg Products Inspec-tion Act of 1970.

Eggs other than from the domesticated chicken must be labeledaccordingtothefacts.Therearenoofficialgradesorsizeclassificationsatpresentforothertypesofeggs.

Federal law requires all eggs to be refrigerated and held at 45°F or below immediately after packing, including during transportation.

A very important point above is the line that says “A producer selling eggs of his own production directly to con-sumers is exempt from grade and size labeling requirements”.

This is a big deal for small producers. Go back and check thedefinitionoftheword“consumer”.Notethatitdoesnotinclude a retail establishment reselling the eggs. In other words, a small producer selling eggs of his own production directly to consumers cannot wholesale eggs for resale and still be exempt from grade and size labeling requirements. Although the above producer may be exempt from size and grade labeling, eggs that are sold must be at least Grade B quality. The standards for Grade B eggs are as follows:

“The shell must be unbroken, may be abnormal, and may have slightly stained areas. Moderately stained areas are permitted if they do not cover more than 1/32 of the shell surface if localized, or 1/16 of the shell surface if scattered. Eggs having shells with prominent stains or adhering dirt are not permitted. The air cell may be over 3/16 inch in depth, may show unlimited movement, and may be free or bubbly. The white may be weak and watery so that the yolk outline is plainly visible when the egg is twirled before the candling light. The yolk may appear dark, enlarged, and flattened,andmayshowclearlyvisiblegermdevelopment.It may show other serious defects that do not render the egg inedible. Small blood spots or meat spots, aggregating not more than 1/8 inch in diameter, may be present”. In order to determine the interior characteristics of the egg they would have to be candled.

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One important item for the small producer is cleaning eggs for sale. Nowhere in Circular 854 does it tell you how to clean eggs, but obviously from the description above for GradeBeggstheycan’tbetoostainednorcantheyhaveadhering dirt (or other “material”!). Eggs will stay cleaner if your poultry house or shed is kept clean and dry. Use clean hay or straw in the nests and replace it often to prevent the accumulation of dirt and manure. Collect eggs often, at least twice daily, more often in very hot or very cold weather. Eggs that spend more time in the nest have an increased chance of becoming dirty or broken. To wash eggs use water that

is at least 20°F warmer than the eggs, with a minimum of 90°F. This will prevent the egg contents from contracting and producing a vacuum and prevent microscopic bacteria from being pulled by vacuum through the pores of the shell. A mild, non-foaming, unscented detergent approved for washing eggs can be used. A dishwashing liquid that is free of scents and dyes is acceptable. Rinse eggs in water that is a few degrees warmer than the wash water. Eggs should be dried after rinsing because moisture may enter the shell pores as eggs cool with refrigeration.

Producers should refrain from having neighbors, friends, relatives, etc. save cartons from their retail store purchase of eggs in order to use them to pack their own eggs. Any cartons that appears in a retail store should legally have all of the legally required information printed on them for thespecificproducerorpackerandshouldnotbereused.A small producer selling eggs of their own production can purchase blank cartons and apply a label or labels giving the required information referenced above. It is also possible to purchase cartons that have some stock printing to which the producer ads further labels to conform to the requirements, i.e. name and address, etc.

A question that should be asked is “Do I need to carry insurance?” My answer would be yes. Someone might claim to have become ill from eating the eggs that you sold them. If you are selling nice, clean, fresh eggs it is less likely but still possible. Consult with an insurance agent familiar with the risks involved with farm products such as meat, vegetables, fruit, eggs, or honey. No matter how few eggs you sell you are still exposed to product liability claims and may also have an increased liability exposure simply because a person is driv-ing up to your door to buy something. A regular homeowner policy does not cover business related liability. Also, there are tax implications to being in “business”. For example,

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It’scommonlyacceptedthatlysineandmethioninebesupplied to lactating cows in a ratio of 3 to 1. Additionally, supplying lysine at greater than 7.1 % of metabolizable protein and methionine at greater than 2.5 % of metaboliz-able protein has been recommended to achieve maximal milk protein production. Due to the recommended lysine and methionine levels being based on maximal milk protein production, utilization of these recommended levels may not

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rumen-protected methionine during the transition period when compared to their non-supplemented cohorts. This increase in dry matter intake resulted in greater milk yield (4 kg/d) in supplemented cows as well. Additionally, supple-menting methionine to transition cows can spare body protein loss, not just potentially increasing milk protein yields but also can increase the health and longevity of the animal. Another important role of methionine is that it stimulates the synthesis of very low density of lipoproteins as well as aids in minimizing the accumulation of triacylglycerol, both ofwhicharebeneficialtopotentiallydecreasingincidenceofdisease in transition cow. Further research is still needed ontheefficacyofadditionofrumen-protectedAA,includingmethionine,tofullycharacterizethebenefitsofaddinges-sential AA to the diets of transition cows.

While many in the dairy industry are adding rumen-protected AA in order to lower crude protein in diets, you may want to consider addition of rumen-protected methionine to the diets of your transition cows. This may increase milk and milk component yield due to greater protein synthesis in the mammary gland. Rumen-protected methionine has alsobeenshowntohavehealthbenefitsforthetransitioncow that may last into later lactation, resulting in increased longevity and production.

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GOVERNOR SIGNS 2% CAP ON AG ASSESSSMENTS

Following months of hard work and advocacy by hun-

dreds of our farmers, New York Farm Bureau is excited to see Governor Andrew Cuomo sign the bill setting a 2% cap on agricultural land assessments. In recent years, farmers have carried an increasingly heavy property tax burden that is second highest in the country and more than triple the national average. But today, we will begin to get those skyrocketing property taxes under control. The cap will limit increases of agricultural assessment to no more than two percent a year.

Thisdoesnotmeanfarmerswon’tbepayingtheirfairshare of taxes. It simply will control the rate of escalation that will make it easier for our family farms to budget for and pay their taxes. By putting pen to paper, Governor Cuomo has given another boost to our family farms that contribute greatly to both the physical and economic health of their com-munities, and New York Farm Bureau very much appreciates his continued partnership with us on critical economic issues.

New York Farm Bureau also worked closely with many agricultural organizations to make today a reality. In addi-tion, Senator Patty Ritchie and Assemblyman Bill Magee ushered the bill through their respective houses culminat-

ing in unanimous bipartisan victories. To all of them, New York Farm Bureau expresses sincere gratitude for being our partners as well.

“I want to thank Governor Cuomo for his continuing commitment to farms across the state. The 2% agricultural assessment cap has long been a priority for New York Farm Bureau. It is a big step forward in reducing the increasing propertytaxburdenthathaslimitedourfarmers’abilitytogrow. It will also help young and beginning farmers as they endeavortoprovidelocallygrownfood,fuelandfiber.Todayis a victory for all farmers, and this shows what can happen when we all work together for the betterment of agriculture,” said Dean Norton, President of New York Farm Bureau.

“We are very pleased that Governor Cuomo has signed this important legislation. Farm Credit East appreciates the leadership role that New York Farm Bureau took to get this done and opportunity for us to partner in building support for this bill” said Bill Lipinski, CEO of Farm Credit East.

“This legislation provides a new level of predictability andstabilityforfinancialplanningintheagricultureindus-try, which is a very welcome change. Like other farmers, NewYorkgrapegrowersandwinerieswillbenefitfromthis,and we are very grateful to the legislature and Governor for creating this new law. We also congratulate and thank our great colleagues at New York Farm Bureau for achieving this topprioritywhichwillbenefitallfarmers,”saidJimTrezise,

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President of New York Wine and Grape Foundation.“Signing this legislation is yet another example of Gov-

ernorCuomo’ssupportofNewYorkStateAgricultureandhis commitment to help farmers in NYS continue to grow to makeNYSaleaderinagriculture.Thecapwillbenefitapplegrowers that operate over 54,000 acres of apple orchards in the empire state. We thank Governor Cuomo for signing the bill and New York Farm Bureau for working to bring this action into fruition,” said Jim Allen, President of the New York Apple Association.

“This is an important day for New York farmers. The price of farmland is ever increasing, and this legislation will help prevent property taxes from rising at an equally fast rate in the state. The New York Corn and Soybean Grow-ers Association commends Governor Cuomo for signing this legislation, and we appreciate the hard work of New York Farm Bureau on this critical issue,” said Julia Robbins, Ex-ecutive Director for New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association.

“The 2% agricultural assessment cap is vital to preserv-ing New York's family farms. Without this cap, tax costs will escalate to an unaffordable level for the farms and force many family farms out of business,” Dale Stein, Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Board Director.

Agricultural safety featured on new channel

The best agricultural safety videos are one click away on the new YouTube channel, “U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers,” www.youtube.com/USagCenters. The chan-nel is a joint project of the 10 Agricultural Centers funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Extension agents/educators, agricultural science teach-ers,producers/owner/operators,firstrespondersandagricul-turalfamilieswouldallfindvalueinthevideos,saysprojectleader Amanda Wickman, Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (Texas). Videos can be used during job orientation, safety/health education, 4-Hmeetings,highschoolorcollegeclasses.OnebenefitofYouTube is that videos can be accessed from a mobile device toconducttailgatetrainingsinthefield.

“The channel is an inexpensive way to reach millions of people with safety and health information,” said project administrator Allison DeVries, High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (Colorado).

DeVries said that the Centers also hope to get valuable feedback on their videos through the YouTube comments. “Anyone can quickly establish an account and post a com-ment,” DeVries said.

“NIOSH established the Centers to protect the safety and health of more than 5.5 million full- and part-time contract andseasonalworkersinagriculture,forestry,andfishing,as well as farm family members,” said Wickman. “Many Centers have created videos for this purpose, andwe’retryingtoenhancedisseminationtopeoplewhocanbenefit

most from them.”The channel launched on Nov. 1. Each video has been

produced and reviewed by content experts. Viewers are encouraged to check the site regularly for new additions. It is expected that nearly 60 videos will be on the site by the end of the year, said project technical administrator Aaron Yoder, Central States Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (Nebraska).

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Friday Dec 13, 20 & Jan 3, 10 – Capturing Money Using Quickbooks – A Basic Course will be offered in 2 extension office locations:HudsonFalls from12:30 to 3:00p.m. andVoorheesville from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Space is LIMITED. Cost is $50/farm for up to 2 people. Register on-line at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FarmerQuickbooksWorkshop_201 or call Gale Kohlerat518-765-3579–andconfirmwhichlocation.

January 8, 2014 Farm Succession &Transfer: Avoiding Shrink in your Business class from 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at The Century House Conference Center, 997 New Loudon Road (Route 9), Latham, NY. Registration for class and lunch is $60/1st person. (Or Discount for Early Bird Registration received before Dec. 28 $45/person). Each additional person from the SAME farm business $15. To register, please call Gale at 765-3579, email gek4@cornell.edu or call Sandy at 518-380-1498 or sab22@cornell.edu.

January 14-15, 2014 Cornell Dairy Executive Program Management Symposium in Saratoga Springs, NY. Full pro-gram, registration and event details can be found online at www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/dairyexec/. Register before

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January 30, 2014 NY Sil-vopasturing Conference at The Century House, Latham, NY for more info call 518-765-3500. Speakers include: Roy Brubaker-Blue Rooster Farm; Peter Smallidge- Cor-nell University Department of Natural Resources; Brett Chedzoy- Cornell Cooper-ative Extension Forestry resources Specialist; Troy Bishop-Grazing Specialist; Jeff Jourdain Consulting Forester. For more informa-tion contact Gale Kohler 518-765-3500 gek4@cornell.edu

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