2023 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2023
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class
January 11, 2023
9am - 4pm
Orleans CCE
Albion, NY
The Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and the Lake Ontario Fruit Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course at 5 locations in NYS in January and February for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS.
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class
January 20, 2023
9am - 4pm
CCE Wayne County - Note New Date!
Newark, NY
The Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and the Lake Ontario Fruit Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course at 5 locations in NYS in January and February for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS.
February 2023
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training & Food Safety Plan-Writing Workshop
February 2 - February 3, 2023
8:45AM-~4:30PM on February 2, 8:45AM-~2PM on February 3
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County
Newark, NY
Goals of this workshop:
- Understand how GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) impact produce safety, and how you can improve practices on your farm to reduce the risk of microbial contamination
- Learn the difference between a FSMA Inspection and a GAPs audit, and learn what is needed to have a USDA GAP/GHP audit and the 2 types (Basic & Harmonized)
- Begin writing a farm food safety plan that complies with a USDA GAP/GHP Audit
This workshop is targeted at Mott's growers who need to have a successful GAP audit for the 2023 harvest. However, all farms and organizations are invited to attend.
We will have several breaks, including a lunch break, scattered throughout the day, but feel free to step away whenever you need to. Lunch and snacks provided. Note: All times are approximate. Time spent on each topic varies depending on audience and questions/discussion. There will be time for questions at the end of each section and a final opportunity for questions when we close for the day.
Instructors Confirmed: Craig Kahlke (CCE-LOF), Robert Hadad (CCE-CVP), Caroline Boutard-Hunt (CCE-Yates), Judy Wright (CCE-Seneca), and Representatives from NYS Dept. of Ag & Mkts.
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class
February 7, 2023
9am - 4pm
Cornell Hudson Valley Lab
Highland, NY
The Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and the Lake Ontario Fruit Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course at 5 locations in NYS in January and February for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS.
Apple Leafcurling Midge IPM - Webinar
February 16, 2023
1:30pm - 2:35pm
In recent years, the apple leafcurling midge (ALCM) has become an increasingly problematic pest in many orchards across the northeast.
LOF's Business Management Specialist Position Evaluations
February 17, 2023
Please arrive 5 minutes early 10:15pm - 11am & 1pm - 1:45pm
Irondequoit Public Library
Rochester, NY
Please join us in this very important process of participating in the evaluation of our 2 finalists for our Business Management Specialist position.
Western NY Fruit Conference - "State of the Industry"
February 27 - February 28, 2023
Monday 12 PM-5PM, with optional banquet dinner. Tuesday 8AM-5PM
RIT Inn & Conference Center
Henrietta, NY
Apologies, but we are at capacity for the program on Tuesday, Feb 28. There are only Monday (half day) registrations available. If you want to register one or more from your organization for the half day program on Monday, Feb 27, please contact Natalie Mrzywka at 585-798-4265, ext. 122 or nlm53@cornell.edu ASAP.
March 2023
Fire Blight Informational Series - Michigan Fire Blight Meeting
March 1, 2023 : Michigan Fire Blight Meeting
9am - 2pm
Virtual Or Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center
Traverse City, MI
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a March meeting (in person or virtual) as well as a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control. You are encouraged to attend these events which will provide cutting edge research recommendations into how to manage fire blight. Each session eligible for some DEC credits (see below for quantities, and bottom of article for direction on how to receive credit).
2023 Statewide Virtual Apple Conference
March 3, 2023
9:30am - 2:15pm
Virtual
CCE-LOF are excited to bring you another winter tree fruit conference in concert with our counterparts in Eastern NY, CCE-ENYCHP.
Listening Sessions - Spring 2023 Apple Grower Meeting
March 14, 2023
10am-12pm
Irondequoit Public Library (Room #115)
Rochester, NY
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - LIKELY RESCHEDULED IN LATE JUNE. STAY TUNED.
Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series
March 15, 2023 : Using biopesticides to help control fire blight
7 - 8pm (EST)
Webinar
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
Virtual Stone Fruit Webinar
March 16, 2023
1pm - 2:30pm
virtual via Zoom
CCE LOFP and CCE ENYCHP are cohosting a virtual stone fruit webinar on March 16th. There is a free event.
2023 Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 17, 2023 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Ext.
Newark, 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.
Strep Resistant Erwinia amylovora in New York State Webinar
March 21, 2023
1 - 2:30pm
virtual via Zoom
Strep resistant E. amylovora (SmR Ea) has been found in many parts of New York state in 2022. How worried should growers be who have resistance in their orchards, or in an orchard nearby?
2023 Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 21, 2023 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Ext.
Newark, 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.
2023 Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 24, 2023
8:30am Sign-In begins; 9am Exam starts
Wayne County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Newark, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on March 24 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) 776-2165.
April 2023
2023 Respirator Fit Testing Clinic
April 4, 2023 : Orleans CCE Fit Testing - afternoon
1pm-5pm
CCE Orleans County
Albion, NY
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County are pleased to provide respirator fit testing clinics for agricultural businesses in your region on April 4th.
2023 Respirator Fit Testing Clinic
April 5, 2023 : Orleans CCE Fit Testing - morning
9am-12pm
CCE Orleans County
Albion, NY
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County are pleased to provide respirator fit testing clinics for agricultural businesses in your region on April 5th.
2023 Statewide Virtual Apple Conference Recording
April 11, 2023
RECORDING ACCESS
Now until April 11th access to the recording of this conference is now available for purchase.
2023 DEC Special Permit Training - Wayne County
April 11, 2023
English: 8:30am check-in, 9am - 12:30pm; Spanish: 1pm check-in, 1:30-5pm
CCE Wayne County
Newark, NY
Special Permit Training (SPT) for 2023 will be held in person at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
2023 DEC Special Permit Training - Orleans County
April 12, 2023
8am check-in; 8:30am - 12pm concurrent sessions
CCE Orleans County - Trolley Building
Albion, NY
Special Permit Training (SPT) for 2023 will be held in person at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
2023 Statewide Virtual Pink Meeting
April 19, 2023
12pm - 1:30pm
Zoom
CCE Annual Pink Meeting join CCE LOFP & CCE ENYCHP in reviewing horticulture and IPM strategies & recommendations for apples during the pink fruit growth stage. Please click details & use the link provided to join the zoom meeting.
Respirator Fit Testing in Wayne County
April 24, 2023
Starts at 9am
Pultneyville Lodge
Pultneyville, NY
A one day clinic for respirator fit testing will be held in Wayne County on April 24. Please be sure to register by April 14th, as space is limited.
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 27, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
DEC Credit sign-in 6:45pm; 7-8:30pm
Orchard Dale Fruit Farm
Waterport, 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 2023
Western NY Petal Fall Thinning Meeting
May 12, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom
Join Dr Terence Robinson as he gives his recommendations for thinning at the 5-6 mm timing.
There is no registration required, simply click the link below on Friday to join.
Event has been recorded and uploading to YouTube.
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
May 25, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
7-8:30pm
Coulter Farms
Lockport, 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.
June 2023
Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series
June 13, 2023 : Pruning and sanitation strategies to reduce fire blight
7 - 8pm (EST)
Webinar
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
USDA-RMA Apple Crop Insurance Listening Sessions
June 29, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Irondequoit Public Library (Room #115)
Rochester, NY
Background/Purpose
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) is inviting interested parties to participate in a listening session to discuss the proposed changes to the apple crop insurance program. These proposed changes were published in a Proposed Rule with request for comments on December 16, 2021.
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
June 29, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
7-8:30pm
To Be Announced
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.
July 2023
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
July 27, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
7-8:30pm
Cornell AgriTech
Geneva, 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.
August 2023
No Events Scheduled at this Time
September 2023
No Events Scheduled at this Time
October 2023
Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series
October 18, 2023 : Using weather and environmental conditions to optimize biologicals and biopesticides for bloom produ
7 - 8pm (EST)
Webinar
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
November 2023
No Events Scheduled at this Time
December 2023
No Events Scheduled at this Time
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Upcoming Events
Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series
March 15, 2023 : Using biopesticides to help control fire blight
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
June 13, 2023 : Pruning and sanitation strategies to reduce fire blight
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
October 18, 2023 : Using weather and environmental conditions to optimize biologicals and biopesticides for bloom produ
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
USDA-RMA Apple Crop Insurance Listening Sessions
June 29, 2023
Rochester, NY
Background/Purpose
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) is inviting interested parties to participate in a listening session to discuss the proposed changes to the apple crop insurance program. These proposed changes were published in a Proposed Rule with request for comments on December 16, 2021.
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 27, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Waterport, 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 25, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Lockport, 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.
June 29, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
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.
July 27, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
Geneva, 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.