2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
These webinars will provide updates on fruit-related topics and research happening at Cornell University.
Webinars hosted by NYS IPM Program, CCE Harvest NY, CCE LOF Program, and CCE ENYCHP.
If you missed a webinar or just want to review one you've all ready seen the recordings can be found at
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars playlist on the NYS IPM Program YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49twiamtP7wQW6YpA4TOIjhf
2024 Winter Fruit Webinar Series Flyer (PDF; 1661KB)
Event Details
Date
February 16, 2024
Time
1-3pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramAnna Wallis
email Anna Wallis
Week 1: Implementing Mating Disruption in NY Orchards
This webinar will include:
Presentations from:
- Dr. Monique Rivera on mating disruption as a pest management tool for NY orchards
- Companies offering mating disruption products, Trece and Suterra, will discuss available products and how to use them effectively
- Amy Irish-Brown and Phil Schwallier will share grower experiences from the successful implementation of mating disruption in Michigan
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/winter-fruit-we...
DEC Credits: 1.75 DEC Credits are available for categories 10, 1a, and 22
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like DEC Credits, please send a copy of your photo ID to Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu. To receive credits you will need to attend the entire webinar on your own computer/device, and complete the required Qualtrics survey at the beginning and again at the end of the webinar.
Event Details
Date
February 23, 2024
Time
12 - 1:30pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramAnna Wallis
email Anna Wallis
Week 2: Hot Topics in Food Safety for Fruit
Join Craig Kahlke (CCE LOFT), Dr. Laura Strawn, and Dr. Alexis Hamilton (Virginia Tech) for updates on the best management practices from a variety of perspectives (auditors, inspectors, growers), concentrating on apple picking bags, as well as research updates on the transfer of food borne pathogens and how to reduce pathogen growth/survival in storage and packinghouse settings.
Register: https://bit.ly/winter-fruit-we...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
No DEC credits available for this webinar.
Event Details
Date
February 26, 2024
Time
1-3pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramAnna Wallis
email Anna Wallis
Week 3: Soil Health for NY Orchards
Topics to be covered:
- Soil is a complex ecosystem
- Mycorrhizal Fungi: What they are and how they might help apple trees
- Using cultivation and mulches to improve orchard weeds and soil health
- Ways to reduce herbicide use: electric weeder and precision sprayer
How you can improve your soil's health
1.00 DEC Credits are available in categories 10, 1A, and 22
Register: https://bit.ly/winter-fruit-we...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like DEC Credits, please send a copy of your photo ID to Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu. To receive credits you will need to attend the entire webinar on your own computer/device, and complete the required Qualtrics survey at the beginning and again at the end of the webinar.
Event Details
Date
March 6, 2024
Time
12 - 2pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramAnna Wallis
email Anna Wallis
Week 4: Weed Management for Berries in NY
1.00 DEC Credits are available in categories 10, 1A, and 22
Register: https://bit.ly/winter-fruit-we...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like DEC Credits, please send a copy of your photo ID to Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu. To receive credits you will need to attend the entire webinar on your own computer/device, and complete the required Qualtrics survey at the beginning and again at the end of the webinar.
Event Details
Date
March 11, 2024
Time
12 - 2pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramAnna Wallis
email Anna Wallis
Week 5: Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
1.50 DEC Credits are available in categories 10, 1A, and 22
Register: https://bit.ly/winter-fruit-we...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like DEC Credits, please send a copy of your photo ID to Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu. To receive credits you will need to attend the entire webinar on your own computer/device, and complete the required Qualtrics survey at the beginning and again at the end of the webinar.
Event Details
Date
March 19, 2024
Time
12 - 1:30pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramAnna Wallis
email Anna Wallis
Week 6: Stone Fruit - Rootstocks and Disease Management
0.50 DEC Credits are available in categories 10, 1A, and 22
Register: https://bit.ly/winter-fruit-we...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you would like DEC Credits, please send a copy of your photo ID to Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu. To receive credits you will need to attend the entire webinar on your own computer/device, and complete the required Qualtrics survey at the beginning and again at the end of the webinar.
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 9, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
March 13, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 16, 2026
Albion, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on March 16th by the DEC to Qualified Applicants. Plan to arrive by 8:30am. The fee for the exam is $100: bring a check payable to NYSDEC the day of the exam. You must register with DEC to take the exam. To register for the exam or if you have questions regarding the Certification Process, please contact Justin Schoff at the Bath DEC office (607) 622-8290.
Postharvest Water Management, Sanitation, and Traceability Workshop
March 18, 2026
Albion, NY
Cornell University personnel from the National GAPs Program and the Produce Safety Alliance are presenting a workshop on postharvest water management, sanitation, and traceability. This workshop will include a mix of short talks and hands-on activities to provide attendees with applied experience with sanitation, postharvest water, and traceability topics.
2.75 NYSDEC CEU's in categories 10, 1a, 22, and 23 available.