Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
Sessions will be held (see specific dates below) from noon to 1:30. Pesticide credit(s) will be available for indicated sessions. Pre-registration is required. Please be advised, those seeking pesticide recertification credits must log in to the session individually so that we can show proof off attendance to the certifying agencies. When logging in, be sure your screen name matches the name on your license.
Event Details
Date
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 20, 2024
Time
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location
Zoom - different links for each webinar
Host
Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium
Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
Wednesday March 6, 2024
Dr. Jaime Piñero, University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School of Agriculture
"Mass Trapping for Japanese Beetle Management"
Dr. Piñero is an entomologist at University of Massachusetts in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. His research seeks to develop behaviorally-based pest management tools such as attract-and-kill systems that are based on information from insect sensory ecology and behavior.
In this seminar, Dr. Piñero discusses efficacy and implementation of a mass trapping systems for managing Japanese beetle.
1 NYS DEC Recertification Credit in categories 1A, 10, and 22
Use this link to register! https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/...(link is external)
Wednesday March 13, 2024
Dr. Jessica McBride, University of Connecticut
Jessica McBride, PhD, is Director of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources where she oversees public and media relations, branding, social media, marketing, and other strategic activities to raise brand awareness and reputation.
"How to Effectively Engage With the Press"
Working with the media can be a great way for producers to raise awareness of important issues with a broad audience. Unfortunately media training isn't typically part of business or crop production training. Learn the basics of working with journalists - from tips for a successful interview to becoming a go-to resource for journalists. Andre Tougas, Tougas Family Farm and Chelcie Martin, Honey Pot Hill Orchard will share their experiences with the press from this year- what worked, what didn't and what they plan to do differently next time.
Use this link to register! https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/...(link is external)
Wednesday March 20, 2024
Dr. Kerik Cox, Ms. Līga Astra Kalniņa
"BioControl, Forecast Models and Apple Scab- Finding the Sweet Spot"
Disease forecasting is an important tool for tree fruit producers to predict infection events and time fungicide applications. Currently NEWA has been a critical tool for growers, however there are other disease prediction models. We will present the results of our efforts to improve the utility of these prediction models by integrating biopesticides to manage apple scab. We will address how certain biopesticides can be implemented into current disease management programs which rely heavily on the use of multi-site fungicides and still achieve adequate disease control.
[We will present the results of our efforts to improve the utility of disease prediction models and to integrate biopesticides into an apple scab management program.]
Use this link to register! https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpduGoqz4rH9ZogpuBo5UooBpq9ILLMyBT
Upcoming Events
Bilingual Orchard IPM Training for Farm Employees
May 29, 2024
Waterport, NY
Join LOF's Janet van Zoeren and Mario Miranda Sazo and NYS IPM's Anna Wallis. It will feature both educational IPM trainings, along with time for farm employees to socialize and learn from each other
2024 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 25, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Newark, 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 30, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Lockport, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, Robert Hadad, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology, pest management, food safety and water quality, at a new location each month.
June 27, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
Penn Yan, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, Robert Hadad, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology, pest management, food safety and water quality, at a new location each month.
July 25, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
Mexico, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, Robert Hadad, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology, pest management, food safety and water quality, at a new location each month.
Western NY Hard Cider Tour
June 14, 2024
Lancaster, NY
Join specialists and researchers from CCE and Cornell on tour across WNY to local Cideries and orchards as they discuss production, varieties, agri-entertainment, cider varieties, and current trials.