Effective use of production management tools is important to revenue and production growth of dairy farms in New York and impacts the profitability and quality of life for farm owners. PRO-DAIRY staff partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists to create effective and accessible educational programs that reflect the diversity of geography and production management systems that characterize New York's dairy industry. The combination of cutting-edge research practices and tested best management practices enable farmers and their employees to make sound decisions for their farms and rural communities.

PRO-DAIRY staff partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension Regional Dairy Specialists to develop and implement programs across the state, efficiently share staff expertise.

Featured Programming

cows eat in a barn

Regional workshops offered in March 2024

Featuring stations with mostly hands-on activities and demonstrations. Topics covered: FARM Animal Care Program Version 5.0 updates, Physical exam and non-ambulatory cow management, Dairy stockmanship (heifers) , Pre-weaned calf care, Euthanasia, and Fitness for transport.

covered manure storage

In these farm tours offered by PRO-DAIRY and Cornell Cooperative Extension, see different covered storage designs, speak with an experienced farm operator, and discuss design options, performance, maintenance, cost and funding opportunities.

dairy cows in a freestall barn

View webinar recordings of PRO-DAIRY programming.