2018 Lake Ontario Winter Fruit Schools
Presentations from the 2018 Lake Ontario Winter Fruit Schools.
Orchard Soil Health – David Granatstein, WSU (pdf; 3599KB)
Orchard Weed Management – David Granatstein, WSU (pdf; 13501KB)
Cherry Fruit Fly – Margaret Kelly, NYS Dept. of Ag & Mkts (pdf; 1449KB)
Protected Culture: Low Tunnels, High tunnels, Exclusion Netting (pdf; 9228KB)
- and How to Control SWD in These Situations - Laura McDermott, CCE-ENYCHP
Crop insurance 2018 - Apples and other fruit - Jerzy Jaromczyk, Cornell (pdf; 1755KB)
- Using Whole-Farm Revenue Protection with Yield Insurance for Fruit Production
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Food Safety Training
March 10, 2026
Newark, NY
Learn about food safety on the farm! This event hosted by the Cornell Vegetable Program, Cornell Lake Ontario Fruit Team, CCE Wayne County, and the NYS Department of Agriculture, will cover good agricultural practices (GAPs) to help reduce the risk of microbial contamination on the farm, keeping food and consumers safe.
WSU Tree Fruit Heat School - In Person Learning Hub - Location Change - Albion, NY
March 11, 2026
Albion, NY
***NOTE IN PERSON LEARNING HUB LOCATION CHANGE - ALBION, NY*** Attend the WSU Tree Fruit Heat School at an in-person regional learning hub in Albion, NY, covering heat-related challenges in apple and pear production—or join virtually on your own.
2026 Tree Fruit Scouting Online Course
February 25, 2026 : Week 1 - IPM Fundamentals + Tools
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 4, 2026 : Week 2 - Insects: Part 1
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 11, 2026 : Week 3 - Insects: Part 2
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 18, 2026 : Week 4 - Diseases
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 25, 2026 : Week 5 - Weeds, Wildlife, + Wrap-Up
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.