2023 Dairy Days aimed for January 17 in Watertown, January 18 in Lowville

JEFFERSON & LEWIS COUNTIES- Dairy Days, 2023 have been scheduled for January 17 in Watertown, NY and January 18 in Lowville, NY.

This year, the programs will include Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) research updates on the potential benefits of probiotic supplementation for dairy calves as well as the economic feasibility of manure and food waste co-digestion for northern New York dairy farms.

Presentations focused on workforce issues, milk quality, dairy markets, and climate change impact are also on each Dairy Day's agenda.

The 2023 Dairy Days, organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension, are sponsored in part by the farmer-driven NNYADP.

Funding for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is supported by the New York State Legislature and administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

The events will take place at Watertown Elks Lodge and Lewis County Education Center. For more details, be sure to call 315-788-8450.

Image via the New York State DEC.