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The Basics of Cider Apple Pruning
March 1, 2024 : The Basics of Cider Apple Pruning
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Scrumpy Ewe Cider
West Fulton, NY
Join the ENYCHP at Scrumpy Ewe Cider on March 1st for a cider apple pruning demonstration. We will be joined by Dr. Greg Peck, who will walk us through the basics of pruning apple trees for hard cider production. Some topics we will cover include:
- Training and pruning low and high vigor varieties to a tall spindle training system
- Training and pruning low and high vigor varieties to a semi-dwarf central leader system
- How to prune large, old, seedling trees
$15 to attend, registration is limited to 22 people.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
March 6, 2024 : Week 4: Weed Management for Berries in NY
12 - 2pm
Webinar
These webinars will provide updates on fruit-related topics and research happening at Cornell University.
Webinars hosted by NYS IPM Program, CCE Harvest NY, CCE LOF Program, and CCE ENYCHP.
Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 20, 2024
: Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom - different links for each webinar
Weed Management for Berries in NY
March 6, 2024 : Weed Management for Berries in NY
12:00pm to 1:40pm
Zoom
Join Cornell scientists, Dr. Bryan Brown, Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, Rutgers University's Dr. Thierry Besançon, CCE Harvest NY's Anya Osatuke, and CCE ENYCHP's Laura McDermott to hear updates on the latest research concerning weed management in berries.
How Profitable will My New Orchard Investment Be? Evaluating Capital Investment Decisions in a Farm Business
March 7, 2024 : Week 2 (March 1 - March 7)
3:00-4:30
Zoom
In week 2 you will:
LOF Advisory Committee Meeting
March 8, 2024
10:00am - 3pm
Ogden Town Hall
Spencerport, NY
Please join us for our advisory meeting, join the team as they share their current and future projects and programming. Please pre-register by noon on March 6th.
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
March 11, 2024 : Online Marketing
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Selling online is a great way to reach buyers outside of your local area. Find out if it is a good fit for your farm.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
March 11, 2024 : Week 5: Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
12 - 2pm
Webinar
These webinars will provide updates on fruit-related topics and research happening at Cornell University.
Webinars hosted by NYS IPM Program, CCE Harvest NY, CCE LOF Program, and CCE ENYCHP.
Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
March 11, 2024 : Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Zoom
Join Cornell scientists, Dr. Kerik Cox, Dr. Greg Loeb, PhD Candidate Binita Shrestha, and Anya Osatuke to hear updates on the latest research concerning disease and insect management in berry production, using organic and conventional approaches!
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
March 12, 2024 : Staffing your Agritourism Business
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Agritourism operations need employees who are good with the public. Where can you find a labor force for your agritourism enterprise? What different laws and regulations might you encounter as an employer for an agritourism workforce? How do you get your employees hired and trained effectively?
Grape Pruning Workshop
March 13, 2024 : Grape Pruning Workshop at the Hudson Valley Research Lab
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hudson Valley Research Lab
Highland, NY
On March 13th, we will learn how to prune Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir in the research vineyard at the Hudson Valley Research Lab, where vines are trained to a vertical shoot position training system and will be cane pruned.
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Capital District
March 14, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Capital District
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Washington County Fair Grounds
Greenwich, NY
Join us at the Washington County Fair grounds for an informative demonstration of My Efficient Vineyard. ENYCHP's viticulturist, Jeremy Schuster, will be happy to walk you through the app and show you how it can make your vineyard operations more efficient and effective. This event is free and doesn't require registration. We hope to see you there!
2024 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 14, 2024 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
2024 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 18, 2024 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
8am Sign-In; 8:30am-12:30pm
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
2024 Winter Fruit Webinars
March 19, 2024 : Week 6: Stone Fruit - Rootstocks and Disease Management
12 - 1:30pm
Webinar
These webinars will provide updates on fruit-related topics and research happening at Cornell University.
Webinars hosted by NYS IPM Program, CCE Harvest NY, CCE LOF Program, and CCE ENYCHP.
Stone Fruit: Rootstocks and Disease Management
March 19, 2024 : Stone Fruit: Rootstocks and Disease Management
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom
Join us for our annual winter stone fruit webinar on March 19th! This year, we're going to hear from Dr. Greg Lang (Michigan State) and Dr. Ioannis Minas (Colorado State) on their recent findings from the multi-state NC-140 rootstock trials for sweet cherries, tart cherries, and peaches. We will then learn about managing bacterial canker and blossom blast in sweet cherry with Dr. George Sundin (Michigan State)
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Hudson Valley
March 21, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Hudson Valley
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hudson Valley Research Lab
Highland, NY
Join us at the Hudson Valley Research Lab for an informative demonstration of My Efficient Vineyard. ENYCHP's viticulturist, Jeremy Schuster, will be happy to walk you through the app and show you how it can make your vineyard operations more efficient and effective. This event is free and doesn't require registration. We hope to see you there!
2024 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 21, 2024
8:30am Sign-In begins; 9am Exam starts
Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on March 21st at 9am by the DEC to Qualified Applicants. The fee for the exam is $100: bring a check payable to NYSDEC the day of the exam. You must register with DEC to take the exam. To register for the exam or if you have questions regarding the Certification Process, please contact Justin Schoff at the Bath DEC office (607) 622-8290.
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
March 25, 2024 : Value Added Products
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
If you are producing value added products from what you grow or raise on your farm, what do you need to do to market them? Find out in this webinar.
Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
March 27, 2024
March 29, 2024
: Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
10am to 3:30pm
Outfield Demo at Cornell AgriTech
March 28, 2024
1pm - 3:30pm
Cornell AgriTech
Geneva, NY
Join Outfield's founders Jim and Oli as they demonstrate the system and share the experience of growers using Outfield last year to make more high value fruit, reduce costs, and improve sales with accurate advanced yield forecasts.
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Champlain Valley
March 28, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Champlain Valley
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Clinton County CCE Office
Plattsburgh, NY
Join us at the Clinton County CCE office for an informative demonstration of My Efficient Vineyard. ENYCHP's viticulturist, Jeremy Schuster, will be happy to walk you through the app and show you how it can make your vineyard operations more efficient and effective. This event is free and doesn't require registration. We hope to see you there!
April 2024
2024 Respirator Fit Testing Clinic
April 3, 2024 : Orleans CCE Fit Testing - afternoon
1pm-5pm
CCE Orleans County
Albion, NY
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County are pleased to provide respirator fit testing clinics for agricultural businesses in your region on April 3rd.
2024 Respirator Fit Testing Clinic
April 4, 2024 : Orleans CCE Fit Testing - morning
8am -12pm
CCE Orleans County
Albion, NY
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County are pleased to provide respirator fit testing clinics for agricultural businesses in your region on April 4th.
2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training - Wayne County
April 9, 2024
English: 8:30am check-in, 9am - 12:30pm; Spanish: 1pm check-in, 1:30-5pm
CCE Wayne County
Newark, NY
Special Permit Training (SPT) for 2024 will be held in person at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
April 9, 2024 : Working with your local tourism office
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Your local tourism office is an important resource for you to help advertise and promote your agritourism business. Find out what they can do for you!
2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training - Orleans County
April 10, 2024
8am check-in; 8:30am - 12pm concurrent sessions
CCE Orleans County - Trolley Building
Albion, NY
Special Permit Training (SPT) for 2024 will be held in person at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
2024 Respirator Fit Testing in Wayne County
April 11, 2024
Starts at 9am
Pultneyville Lodge
Pultneyville, NY
A one day clinic for respirator fit testing will be held in Wayne County on April 24. Please be sure to register by April 14th, as space is limited.
Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
April 12, 2024 : Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom
Spring started earlier than usual in some parts of New York's fruit production regions, and CCE is taking a proactive approach to get information on frost protection and its science out to NY fruit growers. There have been some advances in frost protection in recent years, along with promising ongoing research. We will be having a Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar with several Cornell scientists and an invited speaker next week. Growers will have plenty of time to ask questions during this very informative webinar as apple trees continue advancing their bud phenology.
Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
April 12, 2024
12 - 1:30 pm
Webinar
Spring started earlier than usual in some parts of New York's fruit production regions, and CCE is taking a proactive approach to get information on frost protection and its science out to NY fruit growers.
Virtual IPM Scout Training
April 15, 2024
2-4pm
Zoom
Join us for a live, virtual training on scouting of major insect pests of apple orchards.
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
April 15, 2024 : Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
Monday April 15, 2-4PM
Join us for a live, virtual training on scouting of major insect pests of apple orchards. Anna Wallis (NYSIPM Program), Mike Basedow (CCE ENYCHP), and Janet van Zoeren (CCE LOFT), will broadcast from orchards in their region to discuss best practices for monitoring. We will review monitoring/scouting procedures for major economically significant pests. We will also share resources available for helping with identification of pests and forecasting pest activity.
This event is held on Zoom
2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training - Monroe County
April 17, 2024
1pm Check In; 1:30 - 5pm concurrent sessions
Irondequoit Public Library
Rochester, NY
Last opportunity for Special Permit Training (SPT) for 2024 will be held in person at the Irondequoit Public Library. Register by 8am April 16th.
2024 Statewide Virtual Pink Meeting
April 22, 2024
3 - 4:30pm
Zoom
CCE Annual Pink Meeting join CCE LOFP & CCE ENYCHP in reviewing horticulture and IPM strategies & recommendations for apples during the pink fruit growth stage. Please click details & use the link provided to join the zoom meeting.
2024 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 25, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
DEC Credit sign-in 6:45pm; 7-8:30pm
Apple Shed
Newark, 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.
Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
April 26, 2024 : Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
9:00am - 12:00pm
Miliea Estate Vineyard
Staatsburg, NY
In collaboration with Jeremy Schuster, Viticulture Specialist at the ENYCHP, Dr. Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Specialists with the Cornell Craft Beverage Institute, will be presenting a wine production-focused, interactive workshop on sensory evaluation.
May 2024
What is my vine trying to tell me?
May 15, 2024 : What is my vine trying to tell me?
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Clinton County CCE
Plattsburgh, NY
Are your grapevines showing signs of discoloration or stunted growth? Don't ignore these warning signs! Join us on May 15th at the Clinton County CCE office to learn about the essential nutrients that grapevines require to thrive, identify the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and how to fix them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grapevine cultivation skills! Attendance is free, but registration is required.
How man's best friend can help find Spotted Lanternfly
May 21, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Dutchess County CCE
Millbrook, NY
Come and join us at the Dutchess County CCE office on May 21st for a special demonstration by Jennifer Fimbel, the Agriculture and Horticulture Program Leader with Dutchess County CCE. You will get to see her SLF K9 Cole in action as they demonstrate how man's best friend can be used to detect the Spotted Lanternfly. Attendance is free, but registration is required
What is my vine trying to tell me?
May 22, 2024 : What is my vine trying to tell me?
3:00 -5:00 p.m.
Washington County Fair Grounds
Greenwich, NY
Are your grapevines showing signs of discoloration or stunted growth? Don't ignore these warning signs! Join us on May 22nd at the Washington County Fair Grounds to learn about the essential nutrients that grapevines require to thrive, identify the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and how to fix them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grapevine cultivation skills! Attendance is free, but registration is required.
2024 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
May 30, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
DEC Credit sign-in 6:45pm; 7-8:30pm
Coulter Farms
Lockport, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
Upcoming Events
2024 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
April 25, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Newark, 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 30, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Lockport, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.
June 27, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
Penn Yan, 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.
July 25, 2024 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
Mexico, 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.
2nd Annual WNY Fruit Grower Tour
August 13, 2024
We are excited to announce the second annual Western New York Fruit Grower Tour, the premier fruit tour of the northeast brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension's Lake Ontario Fruit Program and Lake Ontario Ag Consulting, LLC! Located in Orleans County, this orchard field day will highlight new and existing products, chemistries, practices, technologies & equipment that shape the orchard industry today. The Western NY Fruit Grower Tour will again combine two past orchard tour events, the LOF Summer Fruit Tour and the Wayne County Fruit Grower Tour, giving industry members the opportunity to conveniently showcase their product offerings to ONE unified group at ONE time and place!
Save the Date - Western NY Fruit Conference - February 4-5, 2025
February 4 - February 5, 2025 : Western NY Fruit Conference
Rochester, NY
For the 2nd year in a row, we'll be having the Western NY Fruit Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Rochester! It will be another 1 1/2 day conference. Stay tuned for program and registration info as we get closer.