Led by Trust In Food

Day 1 | August 19
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Dairy Conservation Field Day
Coyne Dairy Farm, Avon, NY

See innovative manure-management practices in action at Coyne Dairy Farm, located just 20 minutes from Rochester. Led by Trust In Food and Cornell PRO-DAIRY, this field day will explore how the farm is advancing conservation both on the farmstead and in the field.

Topics will include:

• -The farm’s cap-and-flare system, including its Frost methane flare
• -Vermicomposting and manure export strategies
• -Grassland manure injection
• -Conservation funding opportunities
• -Farmland conservation and succession planning

Who should attend: Dairy farmers, farm employees, crop consultants, nutritionists, veterinarians, conservation professionals, and other farm advisors interested in practical manure-management and conservation technologies.

5:00–7:00 p.m. | Reception & Networking
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center, Rochester, NY

Connect with farmers, advisors, industry leaders, and conservation partners over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Led by DMI and TNC

Day 2 | August 20
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Industry Forum
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester

New processing capacity is creating expanded opportunities for New York dairy farms. Join farmers, processors, cooperatives, lenders, advisors, and conservation partners to explore how the industry can support New York farmers’ conservation goals as their operations evolve. 

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• -Hear directly from farmers about their priorities, opportunities, and -challenges.
• -Learn about innovative manure-management practices and technologies being implemented on dairy farms.
• -Explore financing tools, partnership models, and lessons from other regions.
• -Identify practical strategies for supporting farm growth, conservation, and long-term stewardship in New York.

Through lightning talks, facilitated discussions, and networking with subject-matter experts and program leaders, participants will gain insights into the opportunities and decisions shaping the future of New York dairy.

Who should attend: Individuals and organizations that support dairy farmers through conservation, financing, responsible sourcing, technical assistance, communications, farmer engagement, processing, or cooperative services, as well as dairy farmers willing to share their expertise and insight.

Coyne Farms is a family-owned Registered Holstein dairy farm in East Avon, New York, with roots dating back to 1922, when William and Mary Coyne began farming with 20 Guernseys. The farm introduced Registered Holsteins in 1945 and has grown across generations into a 1,000-cow dairy operation led by members of the Coyne family. Known for its strong Holstein genetics, Coyne Farms has been the launching place of major cow families including Yadda, Jelly and Daffers, with genetics tied to influential bulls such as Dorcy, Yance, Massey, Jabir and Jacey. Today, the farm combines nearly a century of family history with modern dairy technology, including advanced herd monitoring, total mixed rations and selective embryo transfer.