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January 2024
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February 2024
2024 Western NY Fruit Conference - Meeting the Challenges Ahead
February 8 - February 9, 2024
Thursday - Full Day; Friday - Half Day
DoubleTree by Hilton
Rochester, NY
Join the Lake Ontario Fruit Program for the our second annual multi-day fruit conference in WNY! This is replacing our Winter Fruit Schools, and our participation in the Empire Producer's Expo.
DEC Credit Eligible Sessions are on Thursday- 1.5 credits in the late morning session, and 0.25 in the early afternoon session.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
February 16, 2024 : Week 1: Implementing Mating Disruption in NY Orchards
1-3pm
Webinar
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.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
February 23, 2024 : Week 2: Hot Topics in Food Safety for Fruit
12 - 1:30pm
Webinar
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.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
February 26, 2024 : Week 3: Soil Health for NY Orchards
1-3pm
Webinar
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.
March 2024
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
March 6, 2024 : Week 4: Weed Management for Berries in NY
12 - 2pm
Webinar
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.
LOF Advisory Committee Meeting
March 8, 2024
10:00am - 3pm
Ogden Town Hall
Spencerport, NY

Please join us for our advisory meeting, join the team as they share their current and future projects and programming. Please pre-register by noon on March 6th.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
March 11, 2024 : Week 5: Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
12 - 2pm
Webinar
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.
2024 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 14, 2024 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
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.
2024 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 18, 2024 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
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.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
March 19, 2024 : Week 6: Stone Fruit - Rootstocks and Disease Management
12 - 1:30pm
Webinar
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.
2024 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 21, 2024
8:30am Sign-In begins; 9am Exam starts
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY

A Certification Exam will be administered on March 21st at 9am by the DEC to Qualified Applicants. The fee for the exam is $100: bring a check payable to NYSDEC the day of the exam. You must register with DEC to take the exam. To register for the exam or if you have questions regarding the Certification Process, please contact Justin Schoff at the Bath DEC office (607) 622-8290.
Outfield Demo at Cornell AgriTech
March 28, 2024
1pm - 3:30pm
Cornell AgriTech
Geneva, NY
Join Outfield's founders Jim and Oli as they demonstrate the system and share the experience of growers using Outfield last year to make more high value fruit, reduce costs, and improve sales with accurate advanced yield forecasts.
Upcoming Events
Advisory Committee Meeting - Program Updates
February 26, 2026
Spencerport, NY
Join the Lake Ontario Fruit Team for programming updates and goals. This meeting is your chance to shape the research priorities of our specialists and team. Your insights are vital to delivering the most valuable resources and support to the WNY apple industry.
2026 Eastern New York Fruit and Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2026
Albany , NY
The Annual Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference is two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Greenhouse and a special Food Safety Wash and Pack session! While there you can also visit with more than 50 exhibitors!
2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
February 27, 2026 : Session 1 - The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons Learned
The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons from 2025 - The first meetup will be conducted live on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:30pm (PST)/1:30pm (EST). The webinar will last 90 minutes. The format will include brief presentations by two SPARC scientists, followed by a packer/grower panel of industry leaders across North America. The meetup will conclude with an open discussion in a very inclusive virtual format. Viewers are invited to share solutions, ask questions, and interact with scientists and panelists. The program is free of charge.
June 11, 2026 : Session 2
Details to follow.
June 18, 2026
Details to follow.
June 25, 2026 : Session 4
Details to follow.
