Tomato School

November 7, 2013


A thorough school for tomato growers of all experience levels and farm management systems, this program will begin with the basics and move through advanced topics. 4.75 DEC credits and 5.5 CCA CEU credits are available.

Cultural and chemical pest and disease control options will be presented, with an emphasis on understanding biological concepts. Attendees will learn how to develop successful, integrated management systems. Growers will share their knowledge and experiences raising transplants and field tomatoes. A tomato buyer's panel will offer insight into working with restaurant and re-sale venues. Specialty topics like precision nutrient management, site-specific late blight forecast modeling, and high tunnel considerations will be discussed.

A full agenda, with session descriptions, is available below.

Pre-registration has been extended to Nov. 4.  For the Geneva site, register online or contact Karen Krysa at 716-433-8839.

NOTE: Satellite sites are being offered at CCE of Cattaraugus County, Ellicottville, NY and CCE Clinton County, Plattsburgh, NY. Please contact Lynn Bliven to register for the Ellicottville satellite site.  Contact Amy Ivy to register for the Plattsburgh site.

Meeting sponsored by Harris Seeds and Siegers Seed Company.


Tomato School Agenda (PDF; 288KB)