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earlier monthsMay 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),
It will also be offered via Polycom at the CCE Orleans (Albion),
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!
Free- no registration required- just come on out!
Follow the Cornell Fruit Event signs!
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!
Free- no registration required- just come on out!
Follow the Cornell Fruit Event signs!
June 2014
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.
'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.
July 2014
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
*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.
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.
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.
Retirement 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.
Please click "view details" below for more information and pre-registration form.
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=228North 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.
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).
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).
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.
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