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21
Jan

2021 Dairy Outlook

January 21, 2021

2020 was a crazy year with the impact of COVID-19 on schools and foodservice markets. What does 2021 look like? Join Farm Credit East and Dr. Chris Wolf, Cornell University, for a webinar on Thursday, January 21 at 1:00PM to learn more. Dr. Wolf will give an overview of the economy, changes to milk production and sales, dairy markets around the world, and other factors that may influence the coming year for dairy producers in the Northeast.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: dairy, dairy benchmarking
22
Jan

Paycheck Protection Program: What you need to know now

January 22, 2021

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) ushered in several changes and renewals for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Join Erin Pirro and Keith Dickinson on January 22 at 11am for a webinar as they explain the most important changes to the program for Farm Credit East customers, including how to determine if your business is eligible for additional PPP funds.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: risk management
5
Feb

Will Farmers Do it? Helping New York Farms Evolve Their Production Practices

February 05, 2021

Join the New York Farm Viability Institute for the third of four sessions exploring the factors that influence a farmer’s decision to adopt a new practice. This session will feature a panel of researchers and educators who have been working to develop and help farmers adopt “win-win” solutions for nutrient management and soil health practices. The last session will be held on March 5.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools
5
Mar

How New Research is Helping New York Dairy Farms Use Less Antimicrobials

March 05, 2021

Join the New York Farm Viability Institute for its fourth session in the series exploring the factors that influence a farmer’s decision to adopt a new practice. This session will feature the researchers and educators that are working to help farmers adopt Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT) in their operation. Learn what they think is working well, and where the “watch outs” may be.

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20
Dec

Trucking Compliance for Northeast Agriculture, Forest Producers and Commercial Fishing

December 20, 2018

Each year, the laws and regulations relating to trucking compliance grow more and more complex. To help navigate these ever-changing laws, Clay Eppard, of Fleet Safety Services, covered some of the key regulations Northeast producers need to know to stay in compliance, as well as some of the exemptions granted to farm vehicles. Andrew Walmsley, of the American Farm Bureau Federation, updated attendees on any new regulations tracked nationally by Farm Bureau.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: collaboration, communication, cost control, labor, regulations, transportation
22
Feb

Tips to Navigate the Maze of H-2A

February 22, 2018

One of the most pressing issues facing the ag community is labor. How do we secure reliable farm labor to fill seasonal needs? L.J. D’Arrigo, Partner at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, presented a webinar February 22 that helped attendees navigate through the complex maze of the H-2A agricultural visa program.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: employee management, immigration, labor
15
Dec

The New ICE Age: I-9 Compliance and Immigration Enforcement

December 15, 2017

In this era of ever increasing enforcement, it is critical to have an understanding of the I-9 hiring process, as well as compliance requirements to avoid allegations of hiring discrimination and to comply with government regulations. This webinar presented by Leonard D'Arrigo, Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, covers the I-9 hiring process and pitfalls, I-9 completion and record keeping, the I-9 Audit Process and how to handle an ICE raid on your farm.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag outlook, business management, business planning, collaboration, communication, employee management, farm management, labor, record keeping, regulations, risk management
15
Feb

Managing your Ag Labor Workforce

February 15, 2017

Navigating the ever-changing world of labor regulations is becoming more difficult. With new rules coming out all the time, what should be on employers’ radars? Whether you employ two or 200, Chris Schulte helped growers and other employers understand how to protect themselves and stay on top of these changes in the coming year.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: labor, employee management, farm business, farm management, risk management, time management, variable costs
23
Jun

The New Overtime Rules and Other Federal Labor Topics

June 23, 2016

View the farm labor webinar recording, held June 23, covering the new Department of Labor overtime rule, which makes changes to rules regarding salaried workers exemption from overtime and special considerations for ag employers. The webinar also provided a status update on the H-2A program.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: immigration, labor

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Upcoming Webinars

2021 Dairy Outlook

Paycheck Protection Program: What you need to know now

Will Farmers Do it? Helping New York Farms Evolve Their Production Practices

How New Research is Helping New York Dairy Farms Use Less Antimicrobials

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Trucking Compliance for Northeast Agriculture, Forest Producers and Commercial Fishing

Tips to Navigate the Maze of H-2A

The New ICE Age: I-9 Compliance and Immigration Enforcement

Managing your Ag Labor Workforce

The New Overtime Rules and Other Federal Labor Topics

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