Cornell Cooperative Extension

Columbia and Greene Counties
Beef cattle at Polyface Farm, Va.
Image by Brian Johnson & Dane Kantner

Find resources here for raising beef...

Dairy cattle at Lew-Lin farm, Dryden NY
Image by Sandy Repp

and dairy cattle...

Horses at Willowbrook Farm; horse
Image by Heather Moreton

horses...

Pastured broiler turkeys at Nick's Organic Farm in Adamstown, MD (USDA).
Image by Lance Cheung, USDA

poultry...

Sheep (2004) from the Cornell Sheep Program website
Image by Cornell Sheep Program

small ruminants...

Horseman's Trail Farm
Image by Mary Finger

swine...and more!

Livestock

Livestock production has seen abundant growth over the past 10 years. The land in our region is prime for grazing and making feeds for all forms of livestock. We work with livestock farms including beef, sheep, goat, hog, horse, and poultry producers.

Beef

Raising Beef

Beef cattle comprise an important agricultural sector. Our links and resources can help to support your beef cattle operation.

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Dairy cattle in the Cornell Dairy Research Center in Harford, NY (Cornell University Photography).

Dairy Resources

Visit our suggested links and fact sheets for information that can help your dairy run efficiently and stay profitable.

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Broiler chickens at Nick's Organic Farm in Adamstown, MD (USDA).

Poultry

Find research and links to reliable information for a variety of poultry topics and 4-H poultry programs here.

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Sheep (2004) from the Cornell Sheep Program website

Sheep & Goats

Find resources from Cornell and elsewhere on sheet and goat management, as well as 4-H programs on these species.

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Last updated April 26, 2023

Livestock

Livestock Fact Sheets

Cornell Small Farms Program - Resources on livestock processing, marketing, training and certification.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Livestock - IPM for livestock provides resources and education in economically and environmentally sound ways of dealing with pest and farm management problems associated with livestock production.

Species and Breed Information

This Breeds of Livestock website maintained by the University of Oklahoma Dept. of Animal Science provides information on international breeds of cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine and other species.

Livestock Marketing

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Behavior & Handling

Visit Dr. Temple Grandin's website for an overview of livestock behavior, design of livestock facilities, and humane slaughter practices.

The Census of Agriculture happens just once every five years. Farmers/Ranchers, this is your voice, your opportunity to be heard and help shape the future of agriculture. Watch this video to learn more!

For more information about the 2017 Census of Agriculture, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov or call (800) 727-9540.