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
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings

April 24, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Hilton, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
May 29, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Holley, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
June 26, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
July 31, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
Webster, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
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.
2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School Recordings
April 8, 2025
July 31, 2025
: Recording Available for 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School
Access to the 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School recordings are now available for purchase.