New York Farm Show on Now Through Saturday at State Fairgrounds

The New York Farm Show in Syracuse is open Feb. 22-24 at the state Fairgrounds.

Inside six huge heated buildings, attendees will more more than 400 commercial agriculture exhibitors, the latest technology in tractors, planters, sprayers and other precision-ag tools, dairy robotic milking systems, beef production information, handing equipment and market info, along with seed and crop protection products, farm supplies and services, woodlot and related industry supplies.

Show times are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day and admission is $5 at the door. Those under age 18 are free.

New York Farm Show is co-sponsored by the Northeast Equipment Dealers Association and American Agriculturist magazine.

For more information on the show, go to https://www.newyorkfarmshow.com/en/home.html this link.

Future of Farming -- Driverless Tractors and Ag Robots

An interesting story from CNBC.

See it at http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/16/future-of-farming-driverless-tractors-ag-robots.html

New York Bill Makes Transport of Ag Vehicles Easier

A bill has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that saves farmers money and makes it easier for farm vehicles to travel on roadways.

Previously, agriculture plated vehicles could travel on public highways only to landfills, motor vehicle repair shops or between portions of a farm or farms.

Now, under the bill crafted by state Sen. Patricia Ritchie, R-Oswegatchie and chair of the state Senate Agriculture Committee, vehicles registered for agricultural purposes will be permitted to travel on public highways from their point of sale to a farm.

“Before now, farm vehicles needed to be transported by trailer from their point of sale to the farm, adding to the cost of the vehicle and placing an unnecessary burden on farmers,” said Ritchie.  

“By removing this inconsistency in the law, we will save farmers from extra costs and make it easier for them to transport the vehicles that are essential to their operations.”

The bipartisan measure was sponsored in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, D-Forestburgh.

Tractor Art in the Snow

This isn't from New York, but it's still pretty cool.

Go to http://www.countryliving.com/life/news/a37152/prunty-farms-tractor-art/ to check it out.

Tractor Safety Course to be Held in July

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There will be a tractor safety course for youths age 13 to 15 from 8 a.m. to noon July 20-24 and July 27-28 at Tully High School room 191.

Youth age 13 can take the course and certification is required for youth 14 and 15 years old. Those younger can take the class but may not become certified. Older youth can take the class but certification is not required after age 15.

The cost of the class is $25, which covers the workbook and certification card. Make checks payable to Tully FFA.



Register at www.extendonondaga.org or call Erin Hull at CCE Onondaga at 424-9485, ext. 224

Register by June 30 for Empire Farm Days FFA Tractor Driving Safety Contest

June 30 is the deadline to pre-register for the New York State FFA Tractor Driving Safety Contest at the 2014 Empire Farm Days at Rodman Lott & Son Farms in Seneca Falls, NY. 

The competition for students aged 14 to 18 will be held Thursday, August 7 at the Northeast’s largest outdoor agricultural trade show.

The Junior division of the contest is open to 14-16 year olds; the Senior division is for 16-18 year olds. The Senior Division winner goes on to compete at the Big E Exposition in Springfield, Mass., in September.

Preparing for the annual competition teaches students the importance of learning and using safe farm equipment operating skills. Students complete a written safety exam, a parts identification task, and driving courses with 2-wheel and 4-wheel wagons.

‘This competition helps students test how well they have learned safe tractor operation and driving skills. A strong performance at Empire Farm Days is something they can add to their resumes in pursuit of an agricultural career,’ says New York State FFA Tractor Driving Safety Contest Coordinator Jon Clayson.

To pre-register, contestants may submit their name and age division to Clayson by June 30 at JClayson@pioneercsd.org. Walk-up registrations will be accepted the day of the contest.

Farmer Reunited with First Tractor

Now here's a fun story.

Check it http://www.lancasterfarming.com/agriculturalinformation/ap/Retired-farmer--101--reunited-with-1st-tractor#.UplQy-JPle8 out at this link.

Tractors Get a Holiday Workout North of Albany

A great event from out north of Albany.

Check http://poststar.com/news/local/tractors-pull-crowds-into-downtown-greenwich-for-lighted-holiday-parade/article_f78c8614-5330-11e3-9c5a-001a4bcf887a.html out this story from the Glens Falls paper. And thanks to farmer friend Jessica Chittenden Ziehm for tipping me off to this. And great creativity award for her family farm (Tiashoke Farm) tractor -- Rudolph the Red Nosed John Deere.

Old Farm Tractors at the New York State Fair

Here are a couple of great old farm tractors on display at the New York State Fair. 

These were photographed during the daily parade:

University of Missouri Researchers Develop App for Farm Safety

Go to https://nbsubscribe.missouri.edu/news-releases/2013/0502-mu-researchers-develop-app-to-help-save-farmers%E2%80%99-lives/ to read the story.

Farming is a Dangerous Occupation

Here's http://qctimes.com/safety-expert-farming-is-the-most-dangerous-industry/article_9a56c53b-e22e-5165-8b13-4876756dc723.html something most farmers already know.

For more information, contact the New York Cener for Agricultural Medicine and Health on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCAMH?hc_location=stream or its website http://www.nycamh.com/ here.