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2025 Apple Social
Please join us at this casual networking event for all apple industry folks from Western NY, proudly sponsored by Valent. There will be a brief introduction of the Lake Ontario Fruit Program. Attending specialists will share their programming areas, along with their current research and extension projects (3 minutes per person). The goal is to get folks meeting one another in a more casual environment than structured educational programs. We encourage young/new growers, processing growers, and folks who may not be very familiar with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Lake Ontario Fruit Program to join us.
Food and beverages will be available.
Note to vendors - if you are interested in displaying any equipment or sponsoring at either venue, please contact Craig Kahlke (contact info below).
Come when you can, stay as long as you'd like!
Please preregister at the link above or with Craig Kahlke by phone/text (585-735-5448) or email cjk37@cornell.edu
Event Details
Date
July 17, 2025
Time
6pm - 9pm
Location
VanAcker Farms
7206 East Townline Rd
Williamson, NY 14589
Cost
Free : Free
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramCraig Kahlke
585-735-5448
email Craig Kahlke
Wayne County - Apple Social
Please join us at this casual networking event for all apple industry folks from Western NY, proudly sponsored by Valent. There will be a brief introduction of the Lake Ontario Fruit Program. Attending specialists will share their programming areas, along with their current research and extension projects (3 minutes per person). The goal is to get folks meeting one another in a more casual environment than structured educational programs. We encourage young/new growers, processing growers, and folks who may not be very familiar with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Lake Ontario Fruit Program to join us.
Food and beverages will be available.
Note to vendors - if you are interested in displaying any equipment or sponsoring at either venue, please contact Craig Kahlke (contact info below).
Come when you can, stay as long as you'd like!
Please preregister at the link above or with Craig Kahlke by phone/text (585-735-5448) or email cjk37@cornell.edu
Walk-ins Welcome.
Event Details
Date
July 24, 2025
Time
6pm - 9pm
Location
Yates Town Park
938-966 Morrison Road Ext.
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Cost
Free : Free
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramCraig Kahlke
585-735-5448
email Craig Kahlke
Orleans County - Apple Social
Please join us at this casual networking event for all apple industry folks from Western NY, proudly sponsored by Valent. There will be a brief introduction of the Lake Ontario Fruit Program. Attending specialists will share their programming areas, along with their current research and extension projects (3 minutes per person). The goal is to get folks meeting one another in a more casual environment than structured educational programs. We encourage young/new growers, processing growers, and folks who may not be very familiar with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Lake Ontario Fruit Program to join us.
Food and beverages will be available.
Note to vendors - if you are interested in displaying any equipment at either venue, please contact Craig Kahlke (contact info below).
Come when you can, stay as long as you'd like!
Please preregister at the link above or with Craig Kahlke by phone/text (585-735-5448) or email cjk37@cornell.edu
Walk-ins Welcome.
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
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