2014 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2014
Finger Lakes Produce Auction Meeting
January 9, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
Penn Yan, NY
The annual winter educational meeting for produce growers will focus on weed management, pesticide safety equipment, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug management, food safety regulations and produce auctions. Grower and buyer panels will be utilized. 1 DEC credit (categories 1a, 10 and 23) and CCA credits available.
Seneca Produce Auction Meeting
January 10, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
Romulus, NY
The annual winter educational meeting for produce growers will focus on weed management, pesticide safety equipment, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug management, food safety regulations and produce auctions. Grower and buyer panels will be utilized. 1 DEC credit (categories 1a, 10 and 23) and CCA credits available. Lunch will be available for purchase at the auction.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Spotted Winged Drosophila and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
January 15, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Kathy Demchak and Shelby Fleischer, Penn State, and Greg Loeb, Cornell, will be speaking during this webinar.
2014 Empire State Producers Expo
January 20 - January 23, 2014
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
The Empire State Producers Expo includes a one-day Becker Forum (Jan. 20), a three-day trade show, and three days of concurrent educational sessions (Jan 21-23). The full meeting agenda and information can be found on the NYS Vegetable Growers Association website. You can register on-line at EXPO ON-line Registration.
2014 Empire State Producers Expo
January 21 - January 23, 2014
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
Formerly known as the Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, the Empire State Producers Expo includes a one-day Becker Forum (Monday, January 20, 2014), a three-day trade show and three days of concurrent educational sessions.
Business Management for Direct Marketers
January 31, 2014
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
- Curious about growing your business through Social Marketing?
- Need a refresher in Farm Business Basics?
- Need to learn to keep better records?
Friday, January 31st
9:00 am to 12 noon
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County
50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
February 2014
Lake Ontario Winter Fruit School
February 3, 2014
8:00 am 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
The LOF Winter School is the time to catch up on all the most recent research results, new products, horticultural practices, business and labor topics to help growers continue to compete and produce high quality fruit. The focus is tree fruit production. This is an opportunity to network with your neighbors and earn DEC credits. There are several guest speakers from Cornell faculty, out-of state specialists, and the team. This is a duplicate school held in Wayne County on Feb. 4, 2014. Lunch is included in the cost of registration.
Walk and Talk: Crop Planning
February 8, 2014
Saturday, 10am - 12pm
Cuba, NY
A special Saturday session of the Walk & Talk discussion group focused on crop planning. Crop planning involves taking a broader look at your farm, evaluating your upcoming season as part of a larger, longer term production system. Crop planning involves not only rotational planning, but soil health, nutrient management, pest/disease/weed control, and farm business management. All growers are welcome to attend.
2014 ENYCHP Winter Fruit Schools
February 10 - February 13, 2014
All day event
Fruit School Dates and Locations:
Upper Hudson / Champlain Commercial Tree Fruit School, Monday, February 10, 2014 at The Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center, Lake George, NY and is a single day event with a small trade show included.
Lower Hudson Valley Commercial Fruit Growers School, Tuesday through Thursday, February 11- 13, 2014 at the Garden Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), Kingston, NY is a 3 day event with the first two days concentrating on Tree Fruit and the third day devoted to small fruit and grapes. A small trade show is also included at the end of Tuesdays session.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Dealing with Late Blight
February 12, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Meg McGrath, Cornell, and Beth Gugino, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.
Storage Crops & Winter Marketing: 5 years later - What we have learned
February 14, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM tentative
Geneva, NY
An intro to storage vegetable production, post-harvest, and marketing to meet the increasing demand for seasonal local food.
Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health: Harvesting the Potential
February 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Canandaigua, NY
A free meeting featuring a live webinar broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health. Howard G. Buffett, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, will lead the webinar by discussing: The Big Picture: Conservation, Cover Crops and Soil Health. In addition to the webinar, soil health demonstrations and information will be provided by USDA-NRCS and the Cornell Vegetable Program, and a group discussion will assist in the planning for summer meetings and field days.
Potato Short Course - Disease Management and Variety Development
February 19, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Liverpool, NY
Simplot: genetic engineering for higher quality, disease resistance; Amanda Gevens, U WI: field/storage disease management; Cornell potato breeding, and licensing varieties; Using the Late Blight Decision Support System - Carol MacNeil, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, and Ian Small, Cornell Plant Pathology.
February 20 - Winter Pruning Tour in Wayne County
February 20, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm
We are organizing a winter pruning tour to be held at 3 farms in Wayne County from 8:30am until 3:30pm on Thursday February 20, 2014.
Niagara County Winter Meeting: Increase Productivity Through Soil Environment Management
February 21, 2014
9:00am - 12:30pm
Lockport, NY
Reduced tillage (RT) is being successfully adopted on vegetable farms in Western NY. Anu Rangarajan will review RT benefits, discuss management changes related to adoption and share examples from farms using RT systems. Carol MacNeil will talk about which cover crops to use to improve crop health, and how to use them. Steve Reiners will focus on improved fertility management in vine crops.
1.5 DEC and 3 CCA credits available.
Lower Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School
February 24, 2014
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Marlboro, NY
Lower Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School
Monday, February 24, 2014, 8:45am to 4:00pm
The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542
2014 Orleans Produce Auction Growers Meeting
February 25, 2014
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Albion, NY
This course will educate growers on weed and disease management in fresh market vegetable grown for auction; as well as storage crop management and food safety concerns.
Northern Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 25, 2014
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Northern Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Community Room, Plattsburgh City Recreation Department
52 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 26, 2014
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Albany, NY
Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Best Western Albany Airport Inn
200 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
Presented by Cornell University Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Steuben County)
February 27 - February 28, 2014
8:30 AM registration & refreshments; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM training
Bath, NY
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people.
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Steuben County) - Co Hosted by NOFA-NY
February 27 - February 28, 2014
registration & refreshments at 8:30 AM, program runs 9 AM- 4 PM, both days
Bath, NY
In recent years, several food borne illness outbreaks in produce have made national news. Both the produce industry and the federal government have stepped up demands for fruit and vegetable farms to meet food safety practice standards. These standards are known as GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices).
In recent years, several food borne illness outbreaks in produce have made national news. Both the produce industry and the federal government have stepped up demands for fruit and vegetable farms to meet food safety practice standards. These standards are known as GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices).
Click here to register online: http://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=165
March 2014
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Ontario County)
March 6 - March 7, 2014
8:30 AM registration; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM training
Geneva, NY
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people.
Last of the season! Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Ontario County - Geneva) March 6-7
March 6 - March 7, 2014
Registration & Refreshments at 8:30 AM, program runs 9 AM- 4 PM, both days
In recent years, several food borne illness outbreaks in produce have made national news. Both the produce industry and the federal government have stepped up demands for fruit and vegetable farms to meet food safety practice standards. These standards are known as GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices).
To register, click here: http://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=161
Building Fertility Through Cover Crops - Cancelled
March 11, 2014
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
This workshop has been cancelled. Please contact Robert Hadad with any questions pertaining to this topic.
2014 NYS Dry Bean Growers Meeting
March 18, 2014
9:00 am - 3:15 pm
LeRoy, NY
Join us for the important dry bean updates for 2014! Topics will include varieties, insect, disease & weed management, and soils & tillage. Back by popular demand...there will be a tasting of innovative dry bean dishes!
Using the Berry Farm Business Summary (BFBS) to Improve Your Bottom Line
March 19, 2014
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Rochester, NY
Are you confident your commercial berry business is maximizing your return on investment? Is it thriving, or merely surviving? Are berries an asset on your ledger or really a liability?
If you'd like help answering these questions, plan to attend the last of 5 regional berry crop economics workshops using the information and resources generated from Stage 1 of the project, "Building a Better Bottom Line for NYS Berry Growers," funded by New York Farm Viability Institute's Ag Innovation Center.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Weed Control in Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, and Winter Squash
March 19, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Robin Bellinder, Cornell, and Dwight Lingenfelter, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar on conventional and organic weed control options in sweet corn, pumpkins, and winter squash.
Forecasting Potato/Tomato Late Blight for YOUR Farm
March 20, 2014
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Learn how to use this new LB forecast tool on your farm. Participants will set up their personal farm accounts on the Late Blight Decision Support System (DSS) website, defining the location of their farm/fields, and their varieties. They can sign up for email/text alerts regarding when fungicide sprays are needed. Once basic farm/crop information is in a user's account they can access DSS reports and input fungicide sprays by smartphone or tablet.
Trickle Irrigation/Fertigation Workshop - Cancelled
March 20, 2014
9am - 12:00 pm
Geneva, NY
This is a follow-up to the 2013 workshop with more detail on "how-to" for sizing and setting up trickle irrigation and figuring out set-up and operation of fertigation. Dr. Bill Lamont of Penn State will go in-depth on how to design a trickle irrigation system to fit your needs and Dr. Steve Reiners (Cornell) will discuss fine-tuning your trickle fertility program.
Pruning Demo with Motorized Platforms at Wafler Farms
March 24, 2014
2pm-4pm
Wolcott, NY
Pruning on self-propelled harvest platforms to be showcased in Tall Spindle apple orchards in Wayne County, NY.
An In-Depth School for Fruit Growers "The Application of Physiological Principles to Fruit Crops"
March 25, 2014
7am-9pm
Geneva, NY
The Cornell Fruit Team is pleased to announce an in-depth school for tree fruit growers, extension educators and crop consultants on March 25, 2014, at the Ramada Inn in Geneva, NY.
Business Management for Direct Marketers
March 25, 2014
10:00 am - 2:00pm
Highland, NY
- Curious about growing your business through Social Marketing?
- Need a refresher in Farm Business Basics?
- Need to learn to keep better records?
If so, join us for our Business Management for Direct Marketers Class on
Tuesday, March 25th 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Cornell University's Hudson Valley Laboratory
3357 Rt. 9W
Highland, NY 12528
$10/person includes lunch, refreshments and handouts
Please pre-register by March 21st
2014 Garlic School: Great Garlic from Harvest to Sale
March 28, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Topics include timing of harvest, post-harvest handling and pest control, a grower panel on drying systems, and marketing your garlic.
April 2014
Postharvest Water Sanitation Workshop
April 1, 2014
9am-4pm, Registration & Refreshments at 8:30am
Geneva, NY
Post-Harvest Water Sanitation Food Safety Workshop with Dr. Trevor Suslow
April 2, 2014
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Voorheesville, NY
Post-Harvest Water Sanitation Food Safety Workshop with Dr. Trevor Suslow: It doesn't matter if you are a vegetable or fruit grower; fresh marketer or wholesaler: This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best about post harvest sanitation and food safety!
Cost: $20.00 per person
Please Pre-register by March 28, 2014
Presented by Cornell University Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program & The National GAP's Program and made possible by a grant from the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Fertigation - Scheduling and Water Quality Considerations
April 2, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Elsa Sanchez, Penn State, and Steve Reiners, Cornell, will be speaking during this webinar.
SPECIAL PERMIT TRAINING FOR PESTICIDE HANDLERS of TREE FRUIT
April 3, 2014
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Kingston, NY
This Special Permit Training is for Tree Fruit Producers ONLY!
Garden Plaza Inn, 503 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
$30 per trainee
Training will be offered in English and Spanish!
Pre-Registration must be received by April 1, 2014.
Vegetable Grower Meeting
April 3, 2014
9:15 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
A comprehensive grower meeting covering managing pests in transplants, weed management, growing for late season winter markets and CSA sales, the markets and economics of producing tomatoes, management of powdery mildew in vine crops, disease management in green beans, and using apps for your vegetable business.
Updates on the HarvestNY Program and the NY Invasive Species Program will be presented. Plus growers will hear from the newest Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist, Darcy Telenko, on her experiences and what she plans to bring to the Cornell Vegetable Program region.
DEC Special Permit Training
April 8, 2014
AM English Session: 8:30 - 12:30 PM Spanish Session: 1pm - 4:30pm
Newark, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides. This permit is renewed annually through Special Permit Trainings. Trainings include Worker Protection Safety, non-target and environmental hazards, and prevention of the risk of exposure.
DEC Special Permit Training
April 8, 2014
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 federally restricted pesticides are being applied. Several of the pyrethroid, organophosphate, and carbamate insecticides such as Warrior, Capture, Diazinon, Lorsban and Lannate, and herbicides such as Gramoxone are federally restricted-use materials.
At Special Permit trainings, non-certified applicators review Worker Protection Safety (WPS) handler training. They also learn about the potential hazards to non-target species and the environment, for each federally restricted-use pesticide. They also learn steps required on pesticide labels to prevent the risk of exposure to the applicators and non-target locations. Trainees receive a packet with summaries of this information.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified.
Please pre-register your non-certified applicators for this training by April 3 using the registration form.
DEC Special Permit Training
April 9, 2014
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Albion, 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 federally restricted pesticides are being applied. Several of the pyrethroid, organophosphate, and carbamate insecticides such as Warrior, Capture, Diazinon, Lorsban and Lannate, and herbicides such as Gramoxone are federally restricted-use materials.
At Special Permit trainings, non-certified applicators review Worker Protection Safety (WPS) handler training. They also learn about the potential hazards to non-target species and the environment, for each federally restricted-use pesticide. They also learn steps required on pesticide labels to prevent the risk of exposure to the applicators and non-target locations. Trainees receive a packet with summaries of this information.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified.
Please pre-register your non-certified applicators for this training by April 3 using the registration form.
DEC Special Permit Training
April 9, 2014
8:30 am - 12:00pm (Concurrent English & Spanish sessions)
Albion, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides. This permit is renewed annually through Special Permit Trainings. Trainings include Worker Protection Safety, non-target and environmental hazards, and prevention of the risk of exposure.
Soils 101 for Improved Crop Fertility Management - Walk & Talk
April 9, 2014
5:00 PM
Belmont, NY
A foundation in basic soil science - best management practices, understanding the impacts of soil texture and structure - permits farmers to better mange their fields for productivity. As the inherent source of nutrients, your soil is a big part of you fertility plan.
Learn how to determine if you're wasting money on unneeded fertilizer and how to avoid inadvertently starving your crop of key nutrients.
This is an indoor meeting. Field walks will resume in May.
The 3rd Annual Capital District Garlic School
April 9, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Voorheesville, NY
Featured Topic: Post-harvest Handling of Garlic
Featured speakers include David Stern from the Garlic Seed foundation, Dr. Abawi from Cornell University Cooperative Extension, and Crystal Stewart, Cornell University Cooperative Extension
May 2014
Precision Crop Load Management Training for NY Fruit Industry
May 6, 2014
2:45pm-4:45pm
The CCE Lake Ontario Fruit Program and Dr. Robinson will be organizing the second Precision Thinning Workshop for NY growers and consultants in Geneva (A137 Barton Lab, Barton Hall, the only tall building at the Geneva Campus, park behind the library at Jordan Hall) between 2:45-4:45pm on Tuesday May 6.
It will also be offered via Polycom at the CCE Orleans (Albion),
Beating Back the Bugs - Walk & Talk
May 14, 2014
Wednesday 5:00 PM
Allegany, NY
This month we'll be focusing on insect management. What are some of the main pests, and what is the best way to deal with them? Learn how to develop a proactive, integrated pest management approach and bring all your questions about spray effectiveness, beneficials, scouting, and more.
Fertility from the Ground Up - Rolling Hills May Meeting
May 20, 2014
Tuesday 6:00 PM
Phelps, NY
Prof. Steve Reiners will be the guest speaker this month. His focus is on vegetables, extension, and fertility. Steve will start out with a discussion on basic soil science (how different types behave, what soil characteristics influence fertility) and move into a discussion on how to use that understanding to improve your nutrition programs.
Please bring a copy of your most recent soil test! It will help us answer your questions. Growers can also bring soil samples that they'd like to have checked for pH or submitted to the lab for full analysis.
Muck Donut Hour BEGINS
May 27, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Petal Fall Thinning Meetings
May 29, 2014
9 AM-11 AM
Sodus, NY
Come and hear updates on insect and disease status. Did we have good pollination conditions, good fruit set conditions, and how aggressively should we thin this year? Terence Robinson and Mario will have updated results from the carbohydrate model, and we will have some information on crop situation around the country. Cornell faculty and the LOF team members will be there to answer questions.
Free- no registration required- just come on out!
Follow the Cornell Fruit Event signs!
Petal Fall Thinning Meetings
May 29, 2014
2:30-4:30 PM
Albion, NY
Come and hear updates on insect and disease status. Did we have good pollination conditions, good fruit set conditions, and how aggressively should we thin this year? Terence Robinson and Mario will have updated results from the carbohydrate model, and we will have some information on crop situation around the country. Cornell faculty and the LOF team members will be there to answer questions.
Free- no registration required- just come on out!
Follow the Cornell Fruit Event signs!
June 2014
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 3, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 10, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Weed Control - Walk & Talk Discussion Group
June 11, 2014
6:30 PM
Belfast, NY
A crop walk focused on how cultural practices can help reduce weed pressure, and discussion on enhancing in-season control of difficult weeds. FREE! 1.5 DEC credits in categories 1a, 10, 23, and 21 will be available.
Beneficial Insect and Habitats - Rolling Hills Discussion Group
June 17, 2014
Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Livonia, NY
Abby Seaman and Marion Zuefle, of the NYS IPM Program, will teach which beneficial insects are used to control certain pests. Come learn about their lifecycles, predation strategies, and potential to be used on your farm!
Kira White, Vegetable Manager at Honeyhill Farm, will discuss her use of beneficial insect promoting habitat. Attractive habitats provided by flower beds, certain cover crops, and banker plants help draw beneficials to your crop.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 17, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Pricing for Profit Workshop
June 18, 2014
6:00 pm
Highland, NY
'What price should I charge?'
'Where's the best place for me to sell my produce?'
'How can I make a profit at this?'
'What is a market channel anyway?'
Are these questions you wonder about? On June 18 at 6 pm, Bob Weybright, Business Development Specialist with the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program (ENYCHP) will be at the Hudson Valley Lab, 3357 Route 9W in Highland, for a twilight presentation and discussion, including a light dinner.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 24, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
July 2014
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 1, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 8, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
July Walk & Talk - Crop Walk
July 9, 2014
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Franklinville, NY
A crop walk to discuss pest/disease/weed control and highlight cultural practices for crop management.
Vegetable Grower Twilight Meeting
July 10, 2014
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Hurley, NY
Guest Speaker, Thomas Bjorkman of Cornell University will cover use of cover crops for soil health and weed control. Updates from ENYCHP educators on insect and diseases in vegetables this season. DEC Pesticide Applicator Credits have been applied for.
*Hurley Bridge on Wynkoop Road is closed. Use alternate route to access Hurley Mountain Road from 28 West (Kenco on corner) or Tongore Road off Route 209 in Stone Ridge.
For more information: Teresa 845-389-3562 or email mailto:tr28@cornell.edu
Control of SWD in Berries- Newburgh
July 15, 2014
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Newburgh, NY
These workshops will cover Spotted Wing Drosophila control strategies, foliar nutrition monitoring, and proper sprayer calibration and optimization as part of an effective pest management program. Join us for one of these three workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of SWD.
July Rolling Hills Discussion Group
July 15, 2014
5:30 PM
Palmyra, NY
Kurt Forman of Clearview Farm and the Cornell Vegetable Program staff will lead this crop walk and discussion.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 15, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Control of SWD in Berries- Peru
July 21, 2014
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Peru, NY
These workshops will cover Spotted Wing Drosophila control strategies, foliar nutrition monitoring, and proper sprayer calibration and optimization as part of an effective pest management program. Join us for one of these three workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of SWD.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 22, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Control of SWD in Berries- Middleburgh
July 23, 2014
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middleburgh, NY
These workshops will cover Spotted Wing Drosophila control strategies, foliar nutrition monitoring, and proper sprayer calibration and optimization as part of an effective pest management program. Join us for one of these three workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of SWD.
Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Seneca County
July 23, 2014
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Romulus, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. 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.
Lake Ontario Summer Fruit Tour
July 24, 2014
Registration at 8:00 -8:30 AM; 1st stop at 8:30; 5 stops; will end 4:15 PM
Albion, 1.34 mi south of Rt 104, NY
The Cornell Cooperative Extension - Lake Ontario Summer Fruit Tour in western NY will be held Thursday, July 24, 2014. We will feature tree fruit production technology and grower innovations in Orleans and Niagara County. The CCE-LOF team, with Cornell University faculty, and the growers in the region will present a day of show-and-tell and networking with the fruit industry. At the regional tours we typically reach 250 growers from across the state.
Please pre-register by July 18 so we have a count for lunches and handouts.
We have filled the 15 3-minute time slots for sponsorship for the tour but if you would like to be a donor, you can contribute at this link. https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/sponsor_event.php?event_id=228Retirement Celebration Registration
July 24, 2014
5 PM - 8:00 PM
Medina, NY
Retirement celebration for Stephen A. Hoying & Alison DeMarree following the summer tour. Please join us following the CCE-LOF Summer Tour around 5 PM at Leonard Oakes Estate Winery for the retirement celebration of 2 of our colleagues, Stephen A. Hoying, and Alison DeMarree who have each dedicated more than 30 years to the NY fruit industry. Both Alison and Steve helped to lead the industry into planting more profitable plantings with impact across NY state, U.S., and internationally. We hope you will come and celebrate their careers and recognize them for their contributions to the fruit industry and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Bring your stories to tell. We will have a projector if you have pictures to show.
Please click "view details" below for more information and pre-registration form.
Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Yates County
July 25, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rock Stream, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. 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.
North Country Grower Field Meeting and Picnic Supper
July 28, 2014
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Grower Field Meeting and Picnic Supper. View ongoing research projects and talk with Cornell and regional specialists.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 29, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Future Fruit Growers Meeting
July 31, 2014
6PM-8PM
Barker, NY
Come see Donovan Orchards/Blackbird Cider Works. Scott Donovan has worked on value added production and direct marketing of his apples. He has a NOFA certified organic orchard and the cider works has been open since 2011.
Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Orleans County
July 31, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Waterport, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. 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.
What Does the Crystal Ball Say?
July 31, 2014
6:15 PM
Hudson, NY
Is there any information on historical pricing? What, if any, changes has happened to prices this summer? What should I charge for crops I still have to sell?
Are these questions you wonder about? On July 31 at 6:30 P.M. Steve Hadcock Extension Educator with Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program (CAAHP) and Bob Weybright, Business Development Specialist with the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program (ENYCHP) will be at Holmquest Farm (516 Spook Rock Rd, Hudson, NY 12534 https://goo.gl/maps/xbPpc).
August 2014
Vegetable Disease Management - In Field Management Scenarios
August 4, 2014
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Eden, NY
Join us for field tours to talk about best crop production practices for managing and controlling vegetable diseases. Expect an update on diseases currently affecting vegetable crops in WNY along with hands-on demonstrations on identifying pests and scouting. Dr. Christine Smart, Cornell Plant Pathologist, will provide disease management information for both conventional and organic growers. Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists Robert Hadad and Darcy Telenko will lead field tours and facilitate discussions among participants.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
August 5, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Allegany County
August 6, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fillmore, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. 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.
2014 Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting
August 7, 2014
5:30 dinner and sign up for DEC credits; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM meeting
Elba, NY
An in-field meeting with an update on onion research. Main topics will include onion thrips management, onion fungicide demonstration featuring Stemphylium leaf blight, and demo of managing perennial sowthistle. 2.0 DEC recertification credits will be available.
FINAL Muck Donut Hour of the Season
August 12, 2014
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
This will be your last chance for 2014 to meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting to ask questions and share your observations.
Open House for Spotted Wing Drosophila Netting Exclusion and Fixed Spray System Farm Trials
August 13, 2014
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stephentown, NY
Spotted Wing Drosophila research continues in our ongoing effort to better understand and control this new pest. This meeting will focus on a SARE Farmer grant funded project looking at different grades of exclusion netting and its efficacy on eliminating SWD from blueberries.
We will also look at a high tunnel raspberry planting that has a NYFVI funded grant project examining the efficacy and labor saving attributes of a fixed spray system in the tunnel.
Owner Dale Ila Riggs has been a leader in the campaign to secure research funding for SWD. The Berry Patch at Stonewall Hill Farm produces all kinds of berries and vegetables for local retail markets.
Improving Crop Production, Soil Health & the Environment - see how they all work together
August 19, 2014
3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Stafford, NY
Five innovative grower speakers, a nationally recognized soil health expert, and local staff will show and describe the benefits of improving the soil health on your farm. There will be equipment and displays to see. 1.5 DEC recertification credits and CCA credits will be available.
August Walk & Talk
August 20, 2014
6:00 PM
Freedom, NY
This August crop walk will highlight pest and disease controls, with an emphasis on pro-active management. Cultural practices, as well as topics of interest to the group, will be discussed.
Cold climate grapes: Determining an Appropriate Training System for Improved Yield
August 24, 2014
2:00 pm
Morrisonville, NY
Richard Lamoy along with the Lake Champlain Grape Growers Association is pleased to announce a summer workshop for Sunday, August 24, 2014 starting at 2:00 PM
Fresh Market Potato Varieties, Disease & Insect Management Meeting
August 28, 2014
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Marion, NY
This meeting will include updates on late blight and other potato diseases, management of Colorado potato beetle and other insects, and the opportunity to see the 2014 Cornell fresh market muck variety and breeding line trial.
Research Updates: Grafting, Living Mulch & More
August 29, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Jud Reid will give updates on his fresh market research program, with a major focus on grafting in tomatoes, the use of living mulch in a variety of crops, and varietal resistance to brown leaf mold of tomatoes.
September 2014
Enology Planning Workshop
September 5, 2014
1:30
Highland, NY
If you are a wine maker or if you grow grapes to make wine, Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling would like to hear from you. Come to the Hudson Valley Lab on September 5 2014 at 1:30 pm
2014 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting
September 18, 2014
5:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Caledonia, NY
Tour the Cornell dry bean variety trial and nearby strip trials. Cornell professors will share research-based ideas on pest issues and management including bacterial diseases and Western bean cutworm updates. Changing bean plant architecture to improve yields will also be discussed. 0.75 DEC pesticide recertification and CCA credits will be available.
Disease and Weed Management Workshop for Southern Tier Vegetable Growers
September 29, 2014
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Belmont, NY
Topics covered will include: Vegetable disease control; focusing on the main diseases of vegetable crops in NYS and their management options; both organic and conventional. Weed topics include: weed biology and identification, difference between annual, perennial and biennial weeds, grasses, sedges and broadleaf, and cool vs. warm season. The major weeds that affect vegetable crops in NYS will be discussed and their management options reviewed.
October 2014
Vineyard Site Selection
October 22, 2014
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Stone Ridge, NY
Come meet your neighbor, Harry Hansen of Feather Farms, along with Jim O'Connell of the CCE Ulster County/ENYCHP on October 22, 2014 to discuss vineyard site selection.
November 2014
2014 Cornell Agribusiness Strategic Marketing Conference
November 11 - November 12, 2014
Canandaigua, NY
This premier conference provides in-depth discussion on topics and issues that are critical for sellers of agricultural products. The topics the conference focuses on this year are around emerging/alternative markets and marketing methods. Presenters will include individuals who have expert knowledge and experience in how to profitably access ethnic markets and large urban populations outside of the traditional wholesale system.
Tile Drainage School
November 12, 2014
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for the 2014 Tile Drainage School on November 12th, 2014 from 10:00a-3:00p at the Factory Eatery, (20 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020). The cost of this meeting is $40.00 per person and includes lunch. 3 CCA CEU's in Soil and Water Management are available.
Register online at http://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=157 or by contacting Barb Johnson at (315) 866-7920.
December 2014
High Tunnel School (Bath, NY)
December 2, 2014
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; registration at 9:30 AM
Bath, NY
This beginner level school is for new high tunnel growers and will focus on best management practices, with an emphasis on tomato production. The school is strongly encouraged for growers with 2 or fewer seasons of tunnel growing experience, those considering getting a tunnel in the next few seasons, or NRCS EQIP recipients.
High Tunnel School: Best Management Practices for High Tunnel Growers
December 4, 2014
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Millbrook, NY
This program is focused on those new to growing in high tunnels but all are welcome
Topics covered include
structural considerations when choosing a high tunnel
site selection for success
crops best suited to tunnels
variety selection
training, pruning and crop layout
grower experiences and lessons learned
2014 Processing Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting
December 8, 2014
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Batavia, NY
All are invited to discuss the 2014 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.
2014 Processing Pea Advisory Meeting
December 8, 2014
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Batavia, NY
Come discuss the 2014 processing pea season with industry colleagues. Your input is needed to set priorities for future research.
Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference
December 9, 2014
Ithaca, NY
This year's conference takes place Tuesday, December 9th at Cornell University in Warren Hall.
For details, visit dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/ag_outlook_conference.php.
Registration information is forthcoming.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Hydroponic Vegetable Production
December 10, 2014
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Tom Ford, Extension Educator, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.
High Tunnel and Greenhouse Grower Update Workshop
December 11, 2014
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Canandaigua, NY
Production of edible crops in greenhouses and high tunnels has been growing significantly in recent years but these crops present management challenges. Learn how to select the right variety of vegetables and herbs, and how to manage diseases and insects common in greenhouse production including biocontrol tactics and their role in an IPM program.
Commercial Vineyard Site Selection Workshop 1
December 15, 2014
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Troy, NY
Having the proper site is a key component of grape production. Whether you're a new grower looking to start a commercial vineyard or an experienced commercial grower looking to expand your vineyard, this workshop is for you.
The workshop at this location has been canceled due to lack of preregirstrations. If you are interested in this workshop, the second location (Hudson Valley Lab in Highland NY) is still scheduled.
2014 Processing Snap and Lima Bean Advisory Meeting
December 17, 2014
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY
The processing snap and lima bean industry will meet to discuss the 2014 growing season and to set priorities for future research. Your input is needed!
2014 Processing Sweet Corn Advisory Meeting
December 17, 2014
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Geneva, NY
Your input is needed to set future research priorities. Come discuss the 2014 growing season with your industry peers and hear the latest research results.
Commercial Vineyard Site Selection Workshop 2
December 17, 2014
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Highland, NY
Having the proper site is a key component of grape production. Whether you're a new grower looking to start a commercial vineyard or an experienced commercial grower looking to expand your vineyard, this workshop is for you.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Winter Regional Workshops
December 17, 2014
8:30AM - 4:00PM
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), threatens the viability of every blueberry and fall raspberry grower in the state. Growers of fall raspberries, mid-late season blueberries, and day-neutral strawberries can learn how to manage SWD at three regional workshops offered by the NYS Berry Growers Association. 5.5 DEC Credits available in categories 1A, 10, 22, 23 & 24.
Regional dates (all workshops 8:30AM-4:00 PM) and locations:
December 17, 2014 Ramada Inn, 1305 Buckley Rd., Syracuse, NY Register by Dec. 10
January 14, 2015 CCE Albany Co., 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY Register by Jan. 7
March 4, 2015 Clarion Hotel, 8250 Park Rd., Batavia, NY Register by Feb. 25
For more Details and Registration click here.
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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
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.