Agriculture
Agricultural programs address the overall goals of the Otsego County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan, which serves to ensure that Otsego County remains home to viable agriculture in the future. Educators assist farms to remain viable and profitable businesses by providing comprehensive, research-based information in animal and natural resource husbandry, business planning and marketing, diversified farm products, and technical and financial support opportunities.
For more information about the Central New York Dairy Livestock Team, click here.
Livestock Pages (click on species)
New BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea
) Fair Requirements for Cattle
 Beef Links Poultry Links 
 Sheep/Goat Links Swine Links 
 Horse Links Small Animal Links
General Ag
Animal Behavior & Handling Systems: Dr. Temple Grandin’s webpage
Building Good Neighbor Relationships
Cornell Cooperative Extension Forest Connect
Cornell Small Farms Program
Current Ag Weather Conditions
Updated hourly, and based on the National Weather Service hourly weather observations, this product provides the latest temperature, relative humidity and dew point conditions in your state. In addition, it includes statement concerning currently spraying conditions, livestock heat and cold stress.
Custom Rates & Fees Guidelines from Franklin County (PDF Document)
Fuel Cost Estimator - Spreadsheet tool for calculating fuel cost
As farmers acquire land farther from the farm, the question of fuel use comes up. Does the cost of fuel make it economical to travel to distant fields? Using this calculator, you can type in your own variables (such as distance traveled, road speed, and diesel price) and get an estimate of fuel cost. This is a new, recently developed tool through CCE Lewis County.
Farm Bureau
Gas Exploration and Leasing on Private NY Land
Graze Newsletter
Growing New Farmers
National Climate Map Carousel
Northeast Grazing Guide
NYCAMH & the ROPS Program
NY Farm Bureau
NY Farmnet Links
NY Office of USDA's NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service)
NY State Fair Youth Animal Entry Forms
Portable Generator Use & Safety Fact Sheet
Safe Operation of Emergency Generators Fact Sheet
Turf Pesticides and Cancer Risk Database
Useful and relevant tool for turf and lawn care professionals, pesticide health and safety educators, and members of the public in New York State and beyond. USDA Offers Agriculture Loans for Youth (ages 10-20)
FSA makes operating loans to individual rural youths to finance income-producing, agriculture-related projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, Future Farmers of America, and similar organizations.
Check our calendar of events for scheduled workshops.
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