Events - month view
earlier monthsDecember 2019
(Program Cancelled) Understanding Farm Taxes and the Schedule F for Beginners
December 4, 2019
Cancelled
Cobleskill, NY
Reduced Tillage on Muck Soils: Results from Two Years of Squash Trials
December 5, 2019
10:15am-1:00pm
Pine Island, NY
A complimentary catered lunch will be provided after the program.
Effective Management of Farm Employees: Two-Day Master Class December 9-10 in Orleans County
December 9 - December 10, 2019
10am-4pm
Albion, NY
2019 Lake Ontario Fruit Advisory Meeting
December 12, 2019
tentatively 9:30am-3:30pm
Spencerport, NY
December Second- to - Last Monday Grant Webinar for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
December 23, 2019
4:00 pm
To help disseminate information on grants on a consistent basis, ENYCH is offering a "current grants" webinar on the last Monday of every month at 4:00pm. The December webinar will take place on Dec 23 - the second to last Monday, because of the winter holidays.
Each month's webinar focuses on 1 grant. The December webinar topic is TBD.
January 2020
Introduction to Winter Growing Webinar
January 2, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
Join vegetable specialists Elisabeth Hodgdon (ENYCHP) and Judson Reid (Cornell Vegetable Program) for a webinar on winter vegetable production in high tunnels.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course - Albion
January 9, 2020
8am registration/refreshments, program begins promptly at 8:30am - 5:30pm, lunch provided
Orlean County Cooperative Extension
Albion, NY
Who Should Attend
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.'
8am registration/refreshments, program begins promptly at 8:30am, lunch is provided, meeting adjourns at 5:30pm. Note the reduced registration thanks to grant funds from the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets and the Niagara County Farm to School Program!
Apple IPM :: Basics for Orchard Employees
January 10, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
Have farm employees that need recertification credits? We will be covering the basics of integrated pest management, including how to monitor traps, evaluate insect thresholds, and use prediction models to better manage common orchard pests of Northern New York.
We will also discuss IPM tactics for managing apple scab, fire blight, obliquebanded leafroller, apple maggot, and some common weeds in the orchard.
2020 Empire State Producers Expo, Berry Sessions
January 13 - January 16, 2020
All Day - Jan 14-16, Becker Forum is Jan 13, PSA Grower Training Course is Jan 14
OnCenter
Syracuse, NY
This annual show combines the major fruit, flower and vegetable associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for New York producers, as well as neighboring states and Eastern Canada. In years past over 100 presentations were given by Cornell Cooperative Extension personnel and highly regarded speakers from across the country. Panel discussions feature some of the top industry experts and growers in New York. Between educational sessions, attendees can visit the trade show featuring over 150 commercial vendors and non-profit exhibitors.
2020 Empire State Producers Expo, Becker Forum, PSA Grower Training Course
January 13 - January 16, 2020
All Day - Jan 14-16, Becker Forum is Jan 13, PSA Grower Training Course is Jan 14
OnCenter
Syracuse, NY
This annual show combines the major fruit, flower and vegetable associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for New York producers, as well as neighboring states and Eastern Canada. In years past over 100 presentations were given by Cornell Cooperative Extension personnel and highly regarded speakers from across the country. Panel discussions feature some of the top industry experts and growers in New York. Between educational sessions, attendees can visit the trade show featuring over 150 commercial vendors and non-profit exhibitors.
Apple IPM Intensive Workshop - A Certificate Program - At the 2020 Empire Producer's Expo
January 15 - January 16, 2020
Wednesday 2pm - 5pm, Thursday 9am - 12pm (see agenda for details)
OnCenter
Syracuse, NY
See details for detailed time and topic agenda.
Precision Pruning for Apple Crop Load Management
January 30, 2020
1:30pm - 3:00pm
CCE Clinton County
Plattsburgh, NY
Crop load management begins well ahead of petal fall!
Join Mike Basedow as he reviews preliminary results from the 2019 Champlain Valley precision pruning trials and offers some suggestions on how commercial orchards can incorporate these principles into their own pruning program heading into the 2020 growing season.
February 2020
2020 Lake Ontario Winter Fruit School
February 3, 2020 : Winter Fruit School Lockport
8am Sign In, 8:30am - ~430pm
CCE Niagara in Lockport
Lockport, NY
This all day event provides 2 near-identical programs available on the West and East sides of Rochester on consecutive days. We are featuring an intensive Precision Honeycrisp management school in addition to updates on Labor, Fruit Farm Business Summary, as well as pests and diseases, including European Cherry Fruit Fly.
2020 Lake Ontario Winter Fruit School
February 4, 2020 : Winter Fruit School Farmington
8am Sign In, 8:30am - ~430pm
Finger Lakes Hotel
Farmington, NY
This all day event provides 2 near-identical programs available on the West and East sides of Rochester on consecutive days. We are featuring an intensive Precision Honeycrisp school in addition to updates on Labor, Fruit Farm Business Summary, as well as pests and diseases, including European Cherry Fruit Fly.
High Tunnel Tomato Production Farmer to Farmer Workshop-Poughkeepsie
February 4, 2020
8:50am - 3:30pm
Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Poughkeepsie, NY
Join us for a day-long program featuring grower presentations, small group discussions and demonstrations, and extension presentations focused on a number of production topics. These will include fertility management, injection systems, grafting, variety selection, pruning, trellising systems, pest and disease management, and more!
In-Depth Strawberry Substrate Workshop
February 11 - February 13, 2020
Check-In & Refreshments 8AM, Program starts promptly at 8:30AM, Adjourns ~5PM
Moakley House, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Growing strawberries in substrate (soil-less media) can help prevent soil-borne diseases. It can also increase yields, improve quality, and reduce the costs associated with pesticides, fertilizer, and water.
High Tunnel Tomato Production Farmer to Farmer Workshop-Saratoga
February 12, 2020
10:00am - 3:30pm
CCE Saratoga
Ballston Spa, NY
Join us for a day-long program featuring grower presentations, small group discussions and demonstrations, and extension presentations focused on a number of production topics. These will include fertility management, injection systems, grafting, variety selection, pruning, trellising systems, pest and disease management, and more.
Creating Pollinator Habitat: How Do I Plant It?
February 18, 2020
12:00pm - 12:45
webinar
Pollinator habitats are in the news, but how exactly do you create one?
We cover some installation methods that we have tried and discuss benefits and costs.
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
February 20, 2020 : Feb 20 - Basics of Mushroom Production
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
February 20 - Basics of Mushroom Production - Steve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms. Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits, including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woods.
COPY - 2020 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2020
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and more!
COPY - 2020 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2020
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and more!
2020 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2020
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and more!
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
February 25, 2020
8:00am - 5:00pm
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
A grower training course developed by the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) that meets the regulatory requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. At least one person per farm producing more than $25,000 worth of fruits and vegetables must attend this course once. Participants will receive a certificate of course completion by the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
February 27, 2020 : February 27 - Basics of Nut Production
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
February 27 - Cracking Into NYS Nut Production - Sam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell.
Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nuts and receive an overview of the nut-work of people planting the seeds of a new industry.
Hands-on Pruning Demonstration with Dr. Terence Robinson - Capital Region
February 27, 2020
Indian Ladder Farms
Altamont, NY
Join us for a morning of hands-on pruning discussion and demonstration with Dr. Terence Robinson. Terence will walk us through the key steps of pruning the tall spindle orchard, and will also review pruning techniques for other orchard systems commonly grown across the Capital Region. Please note this meeting will be held the morning following our annual winter conference in Albany.
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.