2021 Events - year view

January 2021
Cornell Small Farms Program New Season of Online Courses-Enroll Now!
January 11, 2021
February 22, 2021
September 1, 2021
November 1, 2021
Course Start Dates & Times Vary; Register Now!
Webinar
CSFP's new season of online courses is almost halfway through, and now's the time to register for their upcoming block three courses which begin in the new year. Upcoming courses include their new offering on social media and online marketing, farm business courses, and production courses covering beekeeping, mushrooms, sheep and more.
February 2021
CCE's NY Tree Fruit Conference sponsored by CCE Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program & CCE Lake Ontario Fruit Program
February 2 - February 4, 2021
Tue 8am - 5pm, Wed 8am - 4:55pm, Thu 8am - 4:45pm
Online

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program and the Lake Ontario Fruit Program will be cooperatively hosting the 2021 Cornell NYS Tree Fruit Conference online from Feb 2-4. Due to COVID-19 limitations on live meetings, this program replaces CCE-LOF's Winter Fruit Schools and CCE-ENYCHP's Fruit & Vegetable Conference (tree fruit section).
Register Now!
March 2021
Modern Stone Fruit Training Systems Webinar
March 16, 2021
11am-1pm
While yields of stone fruits planted to traditional orchard systems have been lagging behind our modern apple plantings in the northeast, research is actively being conducted to utilize improved rootstocks and modern, narrow training systems to increase productivity and reduce labor costs in peach and cherry systems.
In this webinar, we will be joined by Dr. Jim Schupp, Dr. Greg Lang, and Dr. Terence Robinson, as they discuss improved strategies for growing peaches and cherries in the northeast.
Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 22, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
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.
Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 22, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
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.
Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 24, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Workshop without manuals can register by Mar 5,
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.
Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 24, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Workshop without manuals can register by Mar 5,
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.
Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 29, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 3
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
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.
Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 29, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 3
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
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.
Northeast Winter Fruit Seminar Series NEWA 3.0 Project Upgrades for 2021 Webinar
March 30, 2021
12-1:30pm
Online
NEWA is an online platform that provides decision support information for insect pests, plant diseases, and crop management in fruit, vegetable, and field crop commodities. These resources are accessible at http://newa.cornell.edu free of charge to all producers in any of NEWA's 15 member states.
In this online meeting, Dan Olmstead will discuss upgrades coming to NEWA. Some of which include user accounts to save model settings, a customizable list of favorite stations, and an app-like user experience on smart devices with smaller screens. In addition, video Quickstart Guides will be available for every NEWA model.
DEC Credits Available 1.25 DEC credits in Categories 10, 1A, 21, 22, 23, and 25
Cleaning and Sanitizing on Produce Farms and in Packing Facilities
March 31, 2021
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
N/A, NY
The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, UVM Extension Ag Engineering, and CCE
[Insert your county, region or program here] are hosting a workshop on Cleaning and Sanitizing
on Produce Farms and in Packing Facilities. This remote 3.5 hour webinar will provide:
Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 31, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 4
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
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.
Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training via Zoom
March 31, 2021 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 4
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
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.
April 2021
Wayne County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
April 1, 2021
Noon - 4:30pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County
Newark, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on April 1st at Noon 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 Chris Wainwright at the Bath DEC office (607) 622-8264.
Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
April 6, 2021
9am-1pm
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on April 6 at 1pm 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 Avon DEC office (607) 622-8264.
Statewide Virtual Pink Meeting
April 26, 2021
4pm - 5:15pm
Online via Zoom
Please join CCE-LOF & CCE-ENYCHP to our Statewide Virtual Pink Meeting (Zoom) from 4-5:15 PM this Monday.
May 2021
Statewide Virtual Bloom Thinning Meeting
May 3, 2021
4-5pm
Online via Zoom

Please join CCE-LOF & CCE-ENYCHP for our Statewide Virtual Bloom Thinning Meeting.
WNY Virtual Petal Fall Meeting
May 17, 2021
4-5pm
Online via Zoom

Please join CCE-LOF our WNY Virtual Petal Fall Meeting.
WNY Virtual '12mm Thinning Sprays' Meeting
May 24, 2021
4-5pm
Online via Zoom

Please join CCE-LOF our WNY Virtual 12mm Thinning Sprays Meeting.
June 2021
WNY Virtual 'Rescue Thinning Sprays' Meeting
June 2, 2021
Noon-1pm
Online via Zoom

Please join CCE-LOF our WNY Virtual Rescue Thinning Sprays Meeting.
Please note the date has been changed to Wednesday June 2nd.
2021 Virtual 'Honeycrisp' Meetup Summer Series
June 3, 2021 : Crop Load Management
7pm
Online
2021 Virtual 'Honeycrisp' Meetup Summer Series
June 17, 2021 : Rootstocks
7pm
Online
July 2021
2021 Virtual 'Honeycrisp' Meetup Summer Series
July 1, 2021 : Nutrient Management
7pm
Online
2021 SAP Analysis
July 13, 2021
TBA - region specific
Peel sap sampling/collection ended for Western NY/Finger Lakes regions on July 13.
2021 Virtual 'Honeycrisp' Meetup Summer Series
July 15, 2021 : Harvest and Storage
7-8:30pm
Online
August 2021
Why Are My Trees Growing So Poorly?

August 2, 2021
3-4:30pm
Online via Zoom
We have been increasingly noticing tree collapse in New York orchards over the past several years. There are a number of causal factors, both biotic and abiotic, that can cause tree death. In this webinar, Cornell and Penn State experts will provide a quick summary of some of the common agents of tree collapse typical of northeast apple orchards. Hosted by CCE-ENYCHP and CCE-LOFP.
2021 LOF Summer Fruit Tour - Online Pre-registration Is Closed - See Below

August 12, 2021
All Day
Fruit Farms around Wayne County

Missed online pre-registration? We are sorry to inform you that it's required for any part of the tour. Call Craig Kahlke at 585-735-5448.
LOF is excited to inform our stakeholders that we will be having a summer tour in 2021. Thanks to eased restrictions due to continued decreases in COVID infections and many millions of New Yorkers getting vaccinated, Cornell is following New York State's guideline for outdoor public meetings. So, mark your calendars for Thursday, August 12, - LOF Summer Tour featuring Wayne County. We will be visiting 2 farms in the Marion-Williamson area (Morgan Farms & Hermenet Fruit Farm), with lunch and sponsor visits at Williamson Town Park (NOT B. Foreman Park as previously advertised).
September 2021
No Events Scheduled at this Time
October 2021
Income Tax Planning for Farms that File a Schedule F
October 13, 2021 : Session 1: Tax Planning, Goals, and Foundations
7pm - 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
A three-part series for farms that are already filing a Schedule F covering tax planning and goals, handling farm profits/losses, and strategies to improve your tax position while also working positively with your accountant/tax preparer.
Income Tax Planning for Farms that File a Schedule F
October 20, 2021 : Session 2: Understanding the Schedule F, Depreciation, Profit/Loss Determinations
7pm - 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
A three-part series for farms that are already filing a Schedule F covering tax planning and goals, handling farm profits/losses, and strategies to improve your tax position while also working positively with your accountant/tax preparer.
Navigating Solar Lease Agreements and the Solar Development Process: A Program for NY Farmers and Rural Landowners
October 26, 2021
9:30am to ? (varies by county)
Varies by County
CCE Farm Business Management and CCE County Associations in NYS are hosting a hybrid educational program on October 26th to prepare farmers and rural landowners navigate the solar development process and negotiate solar lease agreements. The program features information provided by a lawyer experienced with solar leases, a solar developer and experts from Ag and Markets on local policy issues.
You can register for the program through the following participating CCE County Offices: Albany, Broome, Cayuga, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Onondaga, Ontario, Otsego, Renssalear, Saratoga, Schoharie, Senaca, St Lawrence, Suffolk, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Washington, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Don't know the website address for your county office? Go to: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/local-offices.
Income Tax Planning for Farms that File a Schedule F
October 27, 2021 : Session 3: Income Tax Planning Strategies and Timelines
7pm - 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
A three-part series for farms that are already filing a Schedule F covering tax planning and goals, handling farm profits/losses, and strategies to improve your tax position while also working positively with your accountant/tax preparer.
November 2021
Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program: Managing Performance
November 12, 2021
Asynchronous Online Class
online
Online course to help people lead and retain employees
Managing Performance: Understand motivation. Harness the power of performance feedback and coaching. Build clear and effective workplace communications. Set safety expectations. Conduct effective performance improvements.
Materials will release November 10, 2021 and live weekly Zoom discussions will be held from 3 to 4 PM EST each Tuesday from November 16 through December 21. Participation in the live sessions is highly encouraged and provides a valued opportunity for peer to peer learning and networking.
Federal Labor Standards in Agriculture - USDOL Live Webinar Presentation
November 18, 2021
10am - 4pm
online
If you are a new agricultural employer or you have questions about federal laws covering agricultural employment USDOL is offering a live webinar on November 18th. This one-day, multi-session program by USDOL Wage and Hour Staff and hosted by the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Team covers the key federal labor programs that agricultural employers need to understand.
Labor Road Show V
November 22, 2021 : Labor Road Show V
12pm - 2pm
online
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
Labor Road Show V
November 23, 2021 : Labor Road Show V
12pm - 2pm
online
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
Lake Ontario Fruit Program Advisory Committee Meeting
November 29, 2021
11am - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Register now to join the LOF Team member in this annual meeting to review their educational programs and share your feedback.
December 2021
Farm Tax School Series: Farm Financial Records for Decision Making
December 2, 2021
7pm - 9pm
online
A primer for beginning farmers, or a tune-up for those already in production, on recording income and annual expenses, capital expenditures and depreciation with additional information covering loans & credit card or revolving loan payments, sales of business assets, and deducting losses.
Labor Road Show V
December 2, 2021 : Labor Road Show V
12pm - 2pm
online
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
Labor Road Show V
December 3, 2021 : Labor Road Show V
12pm - 2pm
online
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
Labor Road Show V
December 9, 2021 : Labor Road Show V
12pm - 2pm
online
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
Labor Road Show V
December 10, 2021 : Labor Road Show V
12pm - 2pm
online
Ag Workforce Development Council is hosting Labor Roadshow V as a virtual event. A series of six two-hour webinars will be held online through Zoom at noon on November 22 and 23, and December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Cost is $55 per person to attend all six webinars and to receive links to the webinar recordings and roadshow materials.
Upcoming Events
2025 Respirator Fit Testing in Wayne County
April 17, 2025
Pultneyville, NY
A one day clinic for respirator fit testing will be held in Wayne County on April 17th. Please be sure to register by April 7th, as space is limited.
Respirator Fit Testing in Orleans County
May 7, 2025 : Afternoon Clinic
Albion, NY
Afternoon respirator fit testing clinic will be held in Orleans County on May 7th, save the date.
May 8, 2025 : Morning Clinic
Albion, NY
Morning respirator fit testing clinic will be held in Orleans County on May 8th, save the date.
2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School Recordings
April 8, 2025
July 31, 2025
: Recording Available for 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School
Access to the 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School recordings are now available for purchase.