NOVEMBER
12 2022
Raising and Managing Cows For Automated Milking Systems Webinar Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and Michigan State University Extension on Wednesday, November 16th, from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm over Zoom
BY CAMILA LAGE, DAIRY MAN- vior traits in AMS, respecAGEMENT SPECIALIST WITH tively. Registration is required by THE SWNY DAIRY, LIVESTOCK, visiting https://events.anr. AND FIELD CROPS PROGRAM msu.edu/cowsAMS/. The SOUTHWEST, NEW presentation will be recorded YORK (November 4, 2022) for those unable to attend the – Advancements in techno- meeting and automatically logy have made Automated sent to those who have regisMilking Systems (AMS) a tered. We will have ample reliable machine that can time for Q&A following the successfully collect milk. official program, so please However, as with any other bring your questions to have system, management is key them answered by our exto guaranteeing producti- perts! vity and efficiency. In AMS, If you have any questions cow behavior is a big piece of about the webinar, accomthe puzzle. Researchers have modations, or other inquibeen studying how early life ries, please email cd546@ nutrition, environment, and cornell.edu. human-animal interaction can affect cow behavior and SWNYDLFC is a how cows with different per- partnership between Corsonalities perform in AMS. nell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, We are pleased to invite Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, all dairy farmers that imple- Erie, and Steuben counties. mented, or are implemen- Their team includes Katelyn ting, AMS, stakeholders, Walley-Stoll, Farm Business and students to the webi- Management (716-640nar: "Raising and Managing 0522); Camila Lage, Dairy Cows for Automated Milk- Management (607-422ing Systems." This event is 6788); Amy Barkley, Livesfree to the public and will be tock Management (716-640held over Zoom on Wednes- 0844), and Katelyn Miller, day, November 16th, from Field Crops and Forage Ma12:30 pm -1:30 pm (Eastern nagement (716-640-2047). time). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing In this webinar, Dr. Joao AA/EEO, Protected VeteCosta, Professor at the Uni- rans and Individuals with versity of Kentucky, and Dr. Disabilities, and providing Trevor DeVries, Professor equal program and employat the University of Guelph ment opportunities. and Canada Research chair, will join us to talk about For more information the impact of environment, about Cornell Cooperative human-animal interaction, Extension, contact your and nutrition during early county’s Association Exelife on heifers behavior and cutive Director. Allegany cow management and beha-
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Awards 2022 Fall Grants DUNKIRK, NEW YORK -- Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) envisions a vibrant, prosperous community, rich in opportunity, today and tomorrow. NCCF strives to realize this vision through leadership, collaboration, local philanthropy, and strategic grantmaking. Recently, NCCF’s Board of Directors approved Community Benefit Grants totaling $18,656 to be awarded to six local organizations. The biannual Community Benefit Grants Program awards grants to organizations seeking funding to improve and strengthen the northern Chautauqua region. The deadline to submit a letter of interest for the next round of Community Benefit Grants in the Spring is March 1, 2023.
Photo Submitted Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and Michigan State University on November 16th from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm for a webinar about Raising and Managing Cows under Automated Milking Systems. The photo is of a cow being milked on an AMS box. County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644. Cattaraugus County – Dick Rivers, rer263@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds,
eck47@cornell.edu or 716664-9502. Erie County – Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu or 716-652-5400. Steuben County – Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell. edu, or 607-664-2301.
The public is invited to attend a reception celebrating the organizations receiving the grants and our generous donors who make this work possible. The reception will be held on Friday, Novemner 18th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Avenue in Dunkirk. Lunch will be served. Please call the NCCF office at 716366-4892 or email Eardillo@ nccfoundation.org or Lwille@ nccfoundation.org for more information.
The Community Benefit Grants Program is supported by many generous donors to NCCF’s Community Funds. To contribute to an exisiting Community Fund or to create your own Community Fund at NCCF, visit our website at nccfoundation.org, email nccf@ Organizations receiving nccfoundation.org or call our funding from the 2022 Fall office at 716-366-4892 for more Community Benefit Grants information. Program are American Red Cross for Emergency and ReSince its incorporation in covery Assistance; Camp Gross 1986, the NCCF has invested for security camera installa- more than $18 million in tion; Chautauqua Adult Day northern Chautauqua County Services for the purchase of through strategic grantmak12 heavy-duty chairs for older ing, targeted scholarships, and adults; Lake Shore Family leadership and community Center for security camera sys- collaborations. The NCCF is a tem expansion; Literacy Vol- tax-exempt charitable organiunteers for Employment Men- zation inherently committed to torship Program materials; enhancing the northern Chauand Mayville Library for secu- tauqua community and enrity camera system expansion. couraging local philanthropy. NCCF’s Grants Committee, As a Nationally Accredited made up of volunteers from Community Foundation, the the community, carefully re- NCCF has proven compliance views all letters of interest and with the National Standards applications received. Current for U.S. Community FoundaGrants Committee members tions, demonstrating integare Jill Casey (Committee rity, equity, accountability, Chair), Adam Dimitri, Ann transparency, and effectiveEckman, Jody Falkner, Marga- ness in meeting the needs of ret Ferris, John Hamels, Cathy their community. For more Kaicher, Alex Murphy, Rich information on the NCCF, visit Ryan, and Kurt Warmbrodt. www.nccfoundation.org or Nancy Adams Fry is the NCCF call 716-366-4892. President.