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2026 Winter Fruit Schools
February 4, 2026 : 2026 Winter Fruit School - Niagara County
Sign-in 7:30am, 8:30am - 4:30pm
CCE Niagara
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!
2026 Winter Fruit Schools
February 5, 2026 : 2026 Winter Fruit School - Wayne County
Sign-in 7:30am, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Rootstock Cider & Spirits
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 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinars
February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
11:00am - 1:00pm
Online via Zoom
Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinars
February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online via Zoom
Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
March 2026
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 9, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
8:15am 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.
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinars
March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online via Zoom
Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 13, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
8:15am 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.
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 16, 2026
8:30am Sign-In begins; 9am Exam starts
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on March 16th by the DEC to Qualified Applicants. Plan to arrive by 8:30am. 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.
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinars
March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
11:00am - 12:30pm
Online via Zoom
Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
April 2026
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Upcoming Events
2026 Dyson Agricultural Food
January 12, 2026
Ithaca, NY
The Past, the Present, and the Future of PACMAN Webinar
January 12, 2026
Join nationally recognized scientists and extension specialists for a nationwide PACMAN webinar presenting five years of research findings and outlining emerging directions and collaborative opportunities for the next phase of the project.
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinars
January 22, 2026 : Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
Week 1: Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
January 29, 2026 : Cost of Production for Fruit Crops
Week 2: Cost of Production for Fruit Crops - A new tool for tree fruit, updates on berry production in NY, and strategies for tracking and using expense data.
February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies
February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast