Western NY Fruit Conference - "State of the Industry"
Event Details
Date
February 27 - February 28, 2023
Time
Monday 12 PM-5PM, with optional banquet dinner. Tuesday 8AM-5PM
Location
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 W Henrietta Rd.
Henrietta, NY 14586
Cost
Full Conference : $175.00
(addl attendee $175.00 ea.)
Enrollee & Motts growers receive a $30 discount
Enrollee Discount: $30.00
Day 1 Only : $60.00
(addl attendee $60.00 ea.)
Enrollee & Motts growers receive a $10 discount, if you haven't already please enroll for 2023
Enrollee Discount: $10.00
Day 2 Only : $125.00
(addl attendee $125.00 ea.)
Enrollee & Motts growers receive a $15 discount - select enrollee, in you haven't reenrolled yet please use the link above
Enrollee Discount: $15.00
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramCraig Kahlke
585-735-5448
email Craig Kahlke
Apologies, but we are at capacity for the program on Tuesday, Feb 28. There are only Monday (half day) registrations available. If you want to register one or more from your organization for the half day program on Monday, Feb 27, please contact Natalie Mrzywka at 585-798-4265, ext. 122 or nlm53@cornell.edu ASAP.
For all other Conference Questions Please Contact: Craig Kahlke by phone 585-735-5448 or email cjk37@cornell.edu
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Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
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Please arrive at 6pm for pizza and soda. This year Twilight meetings will begin and end 30minutes earlier than last year!
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Details to follow.
June 18, 2026
Details to follow.
June 25, 2026 : Session 4
Details to follow.