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.
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Tree Fruit Production
February 27, 2025
March 6, 2025
March 13, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 20, 2025
March 24, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 3, 2025
Thursdays: February 27 - April 3, with two additional Monday webinars on March 17 and March 24
Tree fruit are an important component of the agricultural and homeowner landscape. This course, which offers eight live webinars for its 2025 offering, trains beginning tree fruit growers in fundamental concepts in orchard planning and management.
2025 Respirator Fit Testing in Wayne County
April 17, 2025
Pultneyville, NY
A one day clinic for respirator fit testing will be held in Wayne County on April 17th. Please be sure to register by April 7th, as space is limited.
Respirator Fit Testing in Orleans County
May 7, 2025 : Afternoon Clinic
Albion, NY
Afternoon respirator fit testing clinic will be held in Orleans County on May 7th, save the date.
May 8, 2025 : Morning Clinic
Albion, NY
Morning respirator fit testing clinic will be held in Orleans County on May 8th, save the date.