Events - month view
earlier monthsFebruary 2017
Growing Table Grapes for Profit Webinar Series
February 3 - February 17, 2017
All webinars will begin at 11:00am and last approximately 85 minutes
Please join us for this three part webinar series* for a thorough introduction to table grape production. Learn from Cornell and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension specialists and from growers who have experience in the table grape industry.
To participate in the webinar, you must have high speed internet access. If you have questions about this requirement, call Laura at 518-791-5038.
2017 LOF Winter Fruit School Lockport
February 6, 2017
8am registration, 8:30am - 3:20pm
Lockport, NY
A 1-day program addressing topical aspects of fruit production in Western NY.
Click on details for registration information and WFS agenda.
2017 Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 7, 2017
8:00am-4:00pm
Kingston, NY
3.75 NYS DEC Pesticide Re-certification credits will be available
Please register by Monday, January 30th. You must be pre-registered to attend this event! Your registration includes a hot lunch.
2017 LOF Winter Fruit School Newark
February 7, 2017
8am registration, 8:30am - 3:20pm
Newark, NY
A 1-day program addressing topical aspects of fruit production in Western NY.
Click details for registration information and WFS agenda.
2017 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 8, 2017
8:00am-4:00pm
Albany, NY
3.25 NYS DEC Pesticide Re-certification credits will be available.
Please register by Monday, January 30th. You must be pre-registered to attend this event! Your registration includes a hot lunch.
The Path to Your Farm Dream - Beginning Farmer Workshop
February 11, 2017
9am-4pm
Vorheesville, NY
To register by phone, pay by credit card or more information, contact Tove Ford at 518-765-3518.
- Gain ideas on where to get financing to start a farm
- What to look for when looking for land, buildings, etc. to start a farm business
- Gain ideas on how to market and sell the products I would like to grow
- A better understanding of what regulations you need to be aware of
ENYCHP Northeastern NY Commercial Tree Fruit School
February 13, 2017
8:00am- 4:00pm
Lake George, NY
ENYCHP Organic Grower Farmer-to Farmer Conference
February 15, 2017
9:00am- 4:30pm
Poughkeepsie, NY
To Register for this event, please send your name and contact information to Crystal Stewart at: cls263@cornell.edu
Join us for a one day winter school specific to Organic production! Hear from panels of experienced growers and industry experts about the following topics:
> Precision cultivation
> Cover crops and tarps for weed suppression
> Biocontrols: how do they actually work?
> Scaling up and paring down: should you grow fewer crops, better?
> What do I need to know about worker protection standards?
2017 Hudson Valley Commercial Fruit Growers' School
February 14, 2017 : Tree Fruit Session 1
February 15, 2017 : Tree Fruit Session 2
February 16, 2017 : Berry Grower Session
February 16, 2017 : Grape Grower Session
February 16, 2017 : Berry and Grape Growers Session
Tuesday, February 14: Registration cost: $50/person if pre-registered or $70/person at the door (includes admission into the educational session, lunch and Trade Show admittance).
- Tree Fruit Session 1: Educational Session 8:00 am - 4:00 pm followed by the Trade Show 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Tree Fruit Session 2: Educational Session 8:50 am - 4:45 pm
- Grape Growers Session: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Registration cost: $35/person if pre-registered or $50/person at the door (includes admission into the educational session and lunch). Special pricing for attending both the Berry and Grape Grower Sessions: $50/person, includes lunch
- Berry Growers Session: Educational Session 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm Registration cost: $35/person if pre-registered or $50/person at the door (includes admission into the educational session and lunch). Special pricing for attending both the Berry and Grape Grower Sessions: $50/person, includes lunch
DEC Credits have been applied for each session.
Click HERE to view the Full Fruit Growers' School Agenda
Click HERE to view the Grape Session Agenda
Click HERE to view the Berry Session Agenda
Farm Business Succession Retreat: Part Two
February 17 - February 18, 2017
10:00am- 2:00pm
Families across the country dream of the day the farm will pass to the next generation. In 2008, the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) reported that 70% of U.S. farmland would change hands by 2028. Without adequate succession planning, CSREES reports that farms are more likely to go out of business, be absorbed by larger neighboring farms, or be converted for non-farm use.
Don't let that happen to your dream! Succession planning can help ensure the dream of having the farm business transfer to the next generation will become reality. To help you move forward, CCE Ulster County, The Eastern NY Commercial Hort. Program and the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program are sponsoring two days of working facilitated time for your family or business partners to build a strong business succession strategy.
Effective Orchard Spraying
February 22, 2017
8:30- 3:15
Highland, NY
Effective Vineyard Spraying
February 23, 2017
8:30- 3:15
Highland, NY
Modernizing Your Farm Sales: The Power of Point of Sale
February 27, 2017
12:00-1:00pm
To register https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1101880356120197891 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Western NY: New York State Berry Growers Association Winter Regional Workshop
February 28, 2017
8:30am- 4:00pm
Portland, NY
Growers and educators are researching techniques for growing berries under cover. This day-long workshop will feature multiple short presentations, interactive activities, and words from growers discussing the newest research in tunnels and exclusion netting.
2017 Onion School
February 28, 2017
8:45am-4:15pm
Middletown, NY
March 2017
2017 Lake Ontario Fruit Program Spanish School Orleans County
March 4, 2017
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Waterport, NY
March 4 Orleans County
Click details for registration and more information.
Long Island: New York State Berry Growers Association Winter Regional Workshop
March 7, 2017
8:30am- 4:00pm
Riverhead, NY
As dramatic weather events increase, pest pressure intensifies, and local markets vitalize, New York berry growers are looking for ways to protect their crop and lengthen their season.
Growers and educators are researching techniques for growing berries under cover. This day-long workshop will feature multiple short presentations, interactive activities, and words from growers discussing the newest research in tunnels and exclusion netting.
Walk in space may be available. Pease contact Sandy at CCE Suffolk at 631-727-7850 ext. 316 to verify
Effective Orchard Spraying
March 7, 2017 : Effective Orchard Spraying Orleans County 7 March 2017
March 8, 2017 : Effective Orchard Spraying Wayne County 8 March 2017
~5 DEC credits, please preregister by March 3rd.
NENY & VT Winter Grape School
March 9, 2017
8:00am- 4:00pm
Lake George, NY
2017 Garlic School
March 9, 2017
9:30am-3:00pm
Voorheesville, NY
2017 Lake Ontario Fruit Program Spanish School Wayne County
March 11, 2017
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Alton, NY
March 11 Wayne County
Please click details for more information and registration.
Northern Vegetable School
March 14, 2017
8:30am-3:00pm
Essex, NY
Our special guest speaker, Will Stevens from Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham Vt will explain how he uses cover crops and crop rotations on his farm.
Champlain Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training
March 20 - March 22, 2017
9:00am-12:00pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Please note: The date of this event has changed to March 20th and 22nd
CCE ENYCHP Agriculture Specialists will be offering a training to review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the exam.
Registration Fee covers two days of review: Monday 3/13 and Wednesday 3/15
Hudson Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training
March 20 - March 22, 2017
9:00am-12:00pm
Highland, NY
Registration Fee covers two days of review: Monday 3/20 and Wednesday 3/22
In-depth Workshop on Management of Weeds in Fruit and Vegetables
March 23, 2017
8am-8:15am Registration, DEC sign-up, 8:15am - 3:30pm
Albion, NY
Please click details for agenda pdf & online registration.
Effective Orchard Spraying & Navigating NEWA Workshop- Champlain Valley
March 28, 2017
8:00am- 4:00pm
Chazy, NY
Understand how to improve your timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow you to make better use of your time and materials over the season.
Navigating NEWA - Afternoon
Learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications). Learn how to efficiently navigate the NEWA interface, including how to get weather data, access station specific pages, and effectively utilize models for insects, diseases, crop thinning, and irrigation.
Bring your Laptop or Smart Device!!
***PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! ***
Hudson Valley Orchard Scouting & NEWA Orchard Models Workshop
March 30, 2017
10:00am-3:00pm
Highland, NY
Pruning Demonstration Day
March 30, 2017
2pm-5pm
Red Hook, NY
Tasting analysis of Honeycrisp
March 30, 2017 : Tasting analysis of Honeycrisp - Eastern NY & Niagara/Orleans County Samples
March 31, 2017 : Tasting analysis of Honeycrisp - Wayne County Samples
March 31, 2017 (Wayne county samples)
Tasting starts at 10:00am - approximately 2 pm or earlier
Please pre-register for this free event.
As many of you may know, We've been working on a statewide precision harvest management experiment, a 2 year funded USDA Specialty Crops Block Grant and New York Farm Viability Grant, "Measuring and Extending the Benefits of More Accurate Honeycrisp Harvest Predictions". This project is a continuation of Terence Robinson's precision harvest management work with some modifications. It focuses on Honeycrisp within the 3 main production regions of the state, in which many of you were involved.
The main goal of this experiment is to develop guidelines for precision harvest management by determining if Honeycrisp orchards can be evaluated at harvest for storage potential using fruit dry matter content, fruit mineral (peel and flesh) content, the DA meter, and piecing together complex block histories and cultural practices.
Click on details for more information.
Northern Vegetable School
March 31, 2017
8:30am-3:00pm
Essex, NY
Our special guest speaker, Will Stevens from Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham Vt will explain how he uses cover crops and crop rotations on his farm.
April 2017
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course: Capital Region (Day One)
April 4, 2017
8:30am -4:30pm
Albany, NY
Please note: Day one is mandatory to receive certification. Day two is an optional day for those growers interested in assistance in creating a farm food safety plan. Please pre-register for day two here.
Day one topics to be covered include, Introduction to Produce Safety, Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training, Soil Amendments, Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use, Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water), Postharvest Handling and Sanitation &How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.
Worker Protection Standard Training & DEC Special Permit Training Class
April 4, 2017 : Wayne County Worker Protection Standard Training & DEC Special Permit Training Class
April 5, 2017 : Orleans County Worker Protection Standard Training & DEC Special Permit Training Class
Pre-Registration is Required by March 31, 2017.
Certified Supervisors are required to attend the first 30 minutes of training!
New York DEC notes that the Special Permit process is intended for farm workers with English language skills that are not adequate to pass the DEC private applicators exam. All others are encouraged to apply for their private applicators license via taking the certification exam.
Workers requiring general pesticide training/Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Handler training who do not need special permits are welcome to take the class; they will not be tested and will receive a course participation certificate.
Please click on details for more information and registration form.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course: Capital Region (Optional Day Two)
April 5, 2017
8:30am -4:30pm
Albany, NY
Please note: Day one is mandatory to receive certification. Day two is an optional day for those growers interested in assistance in creating a farm food safety plan.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course + Optional Food Safety Plan Writing Workshop
April 5 - April 6, 2017
April 5: 8am-5pm; April 6: 8AM - 3PM
Batavia, NY
2017 Prune Smarter Not Harder Workshops presented by CCE - LOF
April 11, 2017 : 2017 Oswego County Winter Pruning
Please Note Pruning Meeting in Oswego County April 11!
Grape Grower Pot Luck Dinners
April 5, 2017 : Capital Region Potluck Dinner
April 17, 2017 : Hudson Valley Potluck
Please join us for the last in our series of educational pot luck dinners. Jim O'Connell and Anna Wallis are reaching out to growers, trying to get to know them in a less formal setting. Jim and Anna are regional fruit educators with Cornell Cooperative Extension's (CCE) Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program (ENYCHP).
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
Cornell Statewide Pink Meeting
April 21, 2026
Join us for a statewide pink zoom meeting covering key topics including crop load, frost risk, disease, and insect management, followed by Q&A; the session will be recorded and shared on both programs' YouTube channels.
2026 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 30, 2026 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meeting 1
Webster, NY
The Twilight Meetings are a series of monthly meetings, where we examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crop phenology, discuss and demonstrate scouting and monitoring for insects and diseases, and provide integrated pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and tree fruit plantings.
Please arrive at 6pm for pizza and soda. This year Twilight meetings will begin and end 30minutes earlier than last year!
May 28, 2026 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meeting 2
Oswego, NY
The Twilight Meetings are a series of monthly meetings, where we examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crop phenology, discuss and demonstrate scouting and monitoring for insects and diseases, and provide integrated pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and tree fruit plantings.
Please arrive at 6pm for pizza and soda. This year Twilight meetings will begin and end 30minutes earlier than last year!
June 25, 2026 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meeting 3
Medina, NY
The Twilight Meetings are a series of monthly meetings, where we examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crop phenology, discuss and demonstrate scouting and monitoring for insects and diseases, and provide integrated pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and tree fruit plantings.
Please arrive at 6pm for pizza and soda. This year Twilight meetings will begin and end 30minutes earlier than last year!
2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
February 27, 2026 : Session 1 - The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons Learned
The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons from 2025 - The first meetup will be conducted live on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:30pm (PST)/1:30pm (EST). The webinar will last 90 minutes. The format will include brief presentations by two SPARC scientists, followed by a packer/grower panel of industry leaders across North America. The meetup will conclude with an open discussion in a very inclusive virtual format. Viewers are invited to share solutions, ask questions, and interact with scientists and panelists. The program is free of charge.
June 11, 2026 : Session 2
Details to follow.
June 18, 2026
Details to follow.
June 25, 2026 : Session 4
Details to follow.