Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Stansell, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
Twilight Meeting 1 of 4 (PDF; 3205KB)
Twilight Meeting 2 of 4 (PDF; 3244KB)
Twilight Meeting 3 of 4 (PDF; 3267KB)
Event Details
Date
April 24, 2025
Time
6:45 pizza, soda, DEC sign-in; 7-8:30pm Meeting
Location
Blue Barn Cidery
928 Manitou Rd
Hilton, NY 14468
Cost
Free - No Registration Required : Free
Host
CCE-LOFP & CCE-HNY & NYSIPMTree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
This series of monthly meetings will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings.
Please bring pictures or descriptions of pests you are concerned about on your farm.
1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
Please arrive at 6:45PM for Pizza and Soda and to sign-in for DEC credits.
No pre-registration required; event is free to attend. Meetings are held from 7-8:30PM on the last Thursday of every month from April through July. Watch for new meeting locations every month.
Event Details
Date
May 29, 2025
Time
6:45 pizza, soda, DEC sign-in; 7-8:30pm Meeting
Location
Hurd Orchards
17260 W. Ridge Rd
Holley, NY 14470
Host
CCE-LOFP & CCE-HNY & NYSIPMTree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
This series of monthly meetings will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings.
Please bring pictures or descriptions of pests you are concerned about on your farm.
1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
Please arrive at 6:45PM for Pizza and Soda and to sign-in for DEC credits.
No pre-registration required; event is free to attend. Meetings are held from 7-8:30PM on the last Thursday of every month from April through July. Watch for new meeting locations every month.
Event Details
Date
June 26, 2025
Time
6:45 pizza, soda, DEC sign-in; 7-8:30pm Meeting
Location
Cornell Orchards
709 Dryden Rd
Ithaca , NY 14850
Host
CCE-LOFP & CCE-HNY & NYSIPMTree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
This series of monthly meetings will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings.
This meeting will include Spanish Interpretation. Este mes en Español también.
Please bring pictures or descriptions of pests you are concerned about on your farm.
1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
Please arrive at 6:45PM for Pizza and Soda and to sign-in for DEC credits.
No pre-registration required; event is free to attend. Meetings are held from 7-8:30PM on the last Thursday of every month from April through July. Watch for new meeting locations every month.
Event Details
Date
July 31, 2025
Time
CANCELED
Host
CCE-LOFP & CCE-HNY & NYSIPMTree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4 - CANCELED
Canceled. Looking for a tree fruit focused meeting on July 31st consider joining the 3rd Annual Western NY Fruit Growers Tour, featuring Wayne County more details at https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/ev...
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February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
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2026 Winter Fruit Schools
February 4, 2026 : 2026 Winter Fruit School - Niagara County
Lockport, NY
CCE-LOF are excited to bring you a return to LOF's Winter Fruit Schools, in which there will be two nearly identical programs on consecutive days in two locations in LOF's territory. We are in the process of putting together the program, and have garnered key input from our growers, businesses, and other personnel. Please note registration cost increases after January 27th, Registration Now!
February 5, 2026 : 2026 Winter Fruit School - Wayne County
Williamson, NY
CCE-LOF are excited to bring you a return to LOF's Winter Fruit Schools, in which there will be two nearly identical programs on consecutive days in two locations in LOF's territory. We are in the process of putting together the program, and have garnered key input from our growers, businesses, and other personnel. Please note registration cost increases after January 27th, Registration Now!
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.