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March 2012
2012 NYS Dry Bean Meeting
March 19, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
LeRoy, NY
Dry bean varieties, breeding progress, insect, disease and weed control updates, cover crops, dry bean promotion and markets, and Worker Protection Standard news will be covered.
Forecasting Tomato/Potato Late Blight Risk for YOUR Farm
March 23, 2012
9:00 to 11:45am
Geneva, NY
Do you grow potatoes or tomatoes commercially? Have you suffered crop losses or had high fungicide spray bills due to late blight? If you have any kind of internet access, even if you are not a regular user, this workshop is for you! Learn to forecast late blight for your farm. Come as a beginner, or come learn about newer features, if you received training a year or two ago.
Garlic School
March 27, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Learn about garlic culture and pest management, including an update on the garlic bloat nematode.
GAPs for Small Farms
March 28 - March 29, 2012
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Auburn, NY
As food safety regulations continue to evolve, the need for farmers to be proactive about farm food safety issues is growing. NOFA-NY and Cornell Cooperative Extension are pleased to announce a great opportunity for farmers to learn more about the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and develop a personalized farm food safety plan.
Early Season Berry Field Meeting
March 29, 2012
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Greenwich, NY
Bird exclusion using the Smart Net system will be discussed plus much more.
April 2012
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs
April 3 - April 4, 2012
8:30 am registration/coffee; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Newark, NY
The first day will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, and what it means for your farming operation. The second day will be devoted to helping you write a food safety plan as required for audit certification or if you just want to have one for yourself to implement on your farm.
Season Extension: Meeting the Local Food Demand
April 3, 2012
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Alfred, NY
Come learn about the latest techniques in organic farming and season extension from Alfred State College and Cornell Cooperative Extension vegetable specialists. This workshop will include a tour of an organic high tunnel as well as information from NRCS on their popular high tunnel grant program.
Capital District Garlic School
April 10, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Voohreesville, NY
Learn about garlic culture and pest management, including an update on the garlic bloat nematode.
DEC Special Permit Training - Wayne County
April 10, 2012
English session 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Spanish session 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Newark, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides. The Special Permit does not relieve the responsibility of the certified applicator that supervises these employees, but it does relieve the requirement of "on-site, within voice contact" supervision while these pesticides are being applied. Certified Supervisors are required to attend the first 30 minutes of this training.
DEC Special Permit Training - Orleans County
April 11, 2012
English & Spanish sessions 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Knowlesville, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides. The Special Permit does not relieve the responsibility of the certified applicator that supervises these employees, but it does relieve the requirement of "on-site, within voice contact" supervision while these pesticides are being applied. Certified Supervisors are required to attend the first 30 minutes of this training.
May 2012
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June 2012
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July 2012
NYS Onion Industry Council Summer Tour and Meeting
July 11, 2012
9:45 am - 2:30 pm
Sodus, NY
The NYS Onion Industry Council Summer Tour and Meeting will be hosted at Ken Datthyn Farms in Sodus, NY. At-the-door registration will begin at 9:45 am. The meeting will feature field demonstrations of new seed treatments for onion maggot and Chateau herbicide crop tolerance and weed efficacy.
August 2012
Annual Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting
August 2, 2012
5:30 pm registration & dinner; 6:00 - 8:00 pm program
Elba, NY
Featuring field demonstration of managing onion thrips, and progress towards managing bacterial diseases of onion. Growers will also hear updates on new onion maggot and onion smut seed treatments, project highlights (Chateau, new onion fungicides, and growing onions on high pH muck) and an optional nitrogen rate crop walk.
At least 1.5 DEC recertification credits (1a, 4, 10, 23) will be available, plus CCA credits.
Pest Management in Fresh Market Vegetables (Yates Co)
August 3, 2012
6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning.
2.0 pesticide recertification credits available.
Pest Management in Fresh Market Vegetables (Seneca Co)
August 10, 2012
7:00 pm
Romulus, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning.
2.0 DEC pesticide recertification credits available.
Tile Drainage Field Day
August 10, 2012
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The morning portion of the field day will cover soil health benefits of tile drainage, economics and the how-to's. The afternoon portion will be equipment demonstrations, both traditional and tile plow. Lunch provided (but must pre-register).
Summer Twilight Meeting
August 14, 2012
6pm-8pm
Kinderhook, NY
We will be joined by Dr. Andrew Landers, who will discuss sprayers, nozzles, and application issues. We'll also have a general overview of pests and diseases we are seeing in the field, and will tour a tomato variety trial.
Beginning Farmers: Join us at 5pm for a beginner's guide to sprayer information. This topic will be tuned towards hand sprayers, and will be applicable for both organic and conventional growers. Meet the other beginning farmers and bring your questions!
Spotted Winged Drosophila Workshop
August 21, 2012
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Troy, NY
Hands on workshop led by Peter Jentsch of the Hudson Valley Lab will help train growers, field scouts and extension personnel in what to look for, how to accurately identify and how to best formulate control strategies. Training is from 1:00-2:30 PM at the CCE Rensselaer County Office, 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. Cost is $10.00 per person. You can pay at the door, but please call Laura at 518-746-2562 to register.
Fresh Market Potato Varieties, and Insect and Disease Management
August 23, 2012
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marion, NY
Management of potato diseases and insects and potato varieties will be highlights at this popular, annual grower meeting. John Williams' Farm in Marion is a showplace for innovation and best management.
1.0 DEC pesticide recertification credit will be available.
Eden Valley Crop Walk and Twilight Meeting
August 27, 2012
5:30 pm
Eden Valley, NY
September 2012
2012 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting
September 18, 2012
5:00 - 8:15 pm
Stafford, NY
Tour the Cornell dry bean variety trial and nearby strip trials. A Cornell bean breeder will show and discuss his white mold resistant red kidneys. Information on leafhoppers and Western bean cutworm will be presented. There will be a brief update on food safety as it relates to dry beans, and the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) program.
1.0 DEC pesticide recertification and CCA credits will be available.
Phytophthora Webinar 1: How do I know if I have P-Cap in my Fields?
September 27, 2012
3 pm - 4:30pm
various, NY
Webinar presentation by Dr. Chris Smart, Cornell University. Flooding in 2011 spread Phytophthora capsici into fields with no history of the disease. Growers who have not managed P. capsici previously could inadvertently and permanently spread the disease to additional fields and could experience high rates of crop loss due to improper management of the disease. Understanding of P. capsici will reduce the probability of these negative outcomes on eastern NY farms. This is the first of a series of three webinars dealing with identification and proper management of this disease. You can attend the webinar at the Ulster, Clinton, or Rensselaer County Extension offices or you can register with lgm4@cornell.edu to receive the webinar link so that you can view the webinar from your home computer.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
September 29 - September 30, 2012
Sat. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saugerties, NY
Join us for the celebration of Garlic! Crystal Stewart will be at the Garlic Seed Foundation booth on Saturday and Sunday to answer all of your garlic questions and share research results. For more information please visit www.hudsonvalleygarlic.com
October 2012
Caterpillar and Quick Tunnel Building Workshop
October 18, 2012
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kent, NY
Join us for a hands-on training from experienced growers who made their own quick and caterpillar tunnels. These tunnels are used for late season, over-winter, and early season production.
Phytopthora Webinar 2: Farming with P-Cap: Managing your crops and minimizing spread
October 25, 2012
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
varoious, NY
This webinar, which can be accessed from any computer, will include a presentation by Dr. Mazourek on resistant varieties being developed at Cornell, a presentation on controlling spread of P-Cap on the farm by Dr. Smart, and time for questions.
November 2012
Small Farm Cultivation Equipment Workship
November 9, 2012
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Livonia, NY
Do you know your duck-foot sweep from your s-shank? When do you use a wide sweep and why?
There are lots of cultivation equipment choices out there. How do you know what's right for your diversified vegetable operation? Which tine for which crop? These questions and many more will be answered at this workshop.
Phytophthora Webinar 3: Management practices to reduce P-Cap on the farm
November 15, 2012
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
various, NY
IPM In-depth Hands-on Workshop for High Tunnel and Greenhouse Growers
November 27, 2012
9:45am- 3:30pm
Canajoharie, NY
Several speakers, including Dr.Neil Mattison, Brian Eshenaur, Dr. Betsy Lamb, and Dr. John Sanderson, will discuss common pests and fungal diseases. This workshop is sure to benefit any high tunnel or greenhouse grower!
Time: Registration 9:45
Workshop 10:00-2:15 Lunch is included
Tour 2:30-3:30
Cost: $20.00 per farm business
To register: Send a check by November 21st made out to CDVSFP to:
CCE Rensselaer County
61 State Street
Troy, NY 12180
Please include: Your business name, # attendees, address, PHONE and email.
4 DEC pesticide recertification credits have been applied for.
Second Location: IPM In-depth Hands-on Workshop for High Tunnel and Greenhouse Growers
November 28, 2012
9:45am- 3:30pm
Acra, NY
A second workshop with the same schedule and speakers as the November 27th session will be held in Greene County. Choose whichever location is most convenient!
December 2012
Mohawk Valley Produce Auction Growers Meeting
December 4, 2012
8:30am-3:00pm
Canajoharie, NY
This meeting is open to all fruit and vegetable producers. Topics to be covered include:
Growing Season Review: Crystal Stewart, CDVSFP
Day-Neutral strawberries vs. June bearers: which fits your farm system and market best? Laura McDermott, CDVSFP
The path to becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York: Mark Solan, NYSDEC
Potato and pumpkin variety trial results: Chuck Bornt, CDVSFP
Rye as an herbicide alternative in tomatoes and onions: Judson Reid, CVP.
High tunnels and auctions: a research update: Judson Reid, CVP.
Growing high tunnel tomatoes on a budget: Tim Stanton, Feura Bush Farm
Results of NY Produce auction surveys: Megan Fenton, AED Specialist, CCE
Q&A session with Penn Yan Auction group
1.5 DEC credits are available in categories 1a, 10 and 23.
Lunch is available for a donation. Please contact Marcie to register at 518-272-4210 so that we have an accurate head count.
Greenhouse Short Course
December 5 - December 6, 2012
Wednesday: 11am-4:30pm/ Thursday: 9am-4:30pm
Ithaca, NY
During this two day short course multiple presenters will dicuss water quality, nutrient delivery, crop selection, pest management...and much more. A Fingerlakes Fresh Tour will also be offered. Please see the attached flier for details on the schedule, speakers, and registration,
Greenhouse Vegetable Shortcourse, and Tour of Finger Lakes Fresh Lettuce
December 5 - December 6, 2012
Ithaca, NY
This two-day event will be packed with education on greenhouse vegetable production and growing hydroponic vegetables. A tour of Finger Lakes Fresh (lettuce facility) will occur at the end of day two.
Upstate NY Potato Advisory Meeting and Cornell Potato Breeding Line Show & Tell
December 5, 2012
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Annual roundtable on concerns of the potato industry, reports on research, agency updates, and presentation of promising new potato breeding lines. All potato growers are invited.
2012 Processing Snap and Lima Bean Advisory Meeting
December 11, 2012
12:30pm - 3pm
Geneva, NY
The processing snap and lima bean industry will meet to discuss the 2012 growing season and to set priorities for future research. Your input is needed!
2012 Processing Sweet Corn Advisory Meeting
December 11, 2012
10am - 12pm
Geneva, NY
Your input is needed to set future research priorities. Come discuss the 2012 growing season with your industry peers and hear the latest research results.
Labor Issues for Ag Employers
December 11, 2012
9 AM- 3:30 PM
Latham, NY
2012 Processing Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting
December 13, 2012
10:00am - 12:00pm
Batavia, NY
All are invited to discuss the 2012 processing beet and carrot season in New York. Hear ideas and concerns from fellow growers and industry members. Your input is needed to set future research priorities.
2012 Processing Pea Advisory Meeting
December 13, 2012
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Batavia, NY
Come discuss the 2012 processing pea season with industry colleagues. Your input is needed to set priorities for future research.
NYS Dry Bean Industry Advisory and Educational Meeting
December 14, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
LeRoy, NY
Roundtable on production, pest, marketing concerns of the industry, and reports on 2012 dry bean research. All growers are invited.
Beginning Farmer's Meeting
December 19, 2012
10 AM - 3:00 PM
Ballston Spa, NY
2012 Field Season Overview- bring pictures of things you still haven't figure out- we'll share our hightlights and low lights.
Crop Insurance- Everything you need to know about this Risk Management tool.
Recordkeeping with Quickbooks- the key to good management is good recordkeeping. We will offer an overview of this popular software tool.
RSVP to Crystal Stewart (518) 775-0018 or cls263@cornell.edu or Laura McDermott (518) 791-5038 or lgm4@cornell.edu.
Please register by December 17th so we have correct lunch counts.
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Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 24, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Hilton, 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 29, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Holley, 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 26, 2025 : 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 31, 2025 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
Webster, 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.
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
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: Recording Available for 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School
Access to the 2025 Cornell In-Depth Fruit School recordings are now available for purchase.