Event Details
Date
November 8, 2013
Time
8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
CCE Monroe County
249 Highland Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
Cost
$40.00 CVP enrollee
(additional attendee $40.00 ea.)
$50.00 Non-CVP enrollee
(additional attendee $50.00 ea.)
Host
Cornell Vegetable ProgramRobert Hadad
585-739-4065
email Robert Hadad
Pre-Registration Deadline: November 4, 2013
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Squash School
November 8, 2013
The Squash School is designed to cover both winter and summer squash production for large and small growers. There will be a heavier focus on winter squash and pumpkin production. 4.25 DEC credits and 4.5 CCA CEU credits are available.
Cultural and chemical control options will be discussed as part of designing proactive pest, weed and disease control programs. Crop production topics like fertility management, pumpkin production, curing and storing squash, reduced tillage adoption and the use of supplemental beehives will be covered. The full agenda with presentation descriptions is provided below.
Pre-registration has been extended to Nov. 4. Register online or contact Karen Krysa at 716-433-8839.
Meeting sponsored by Harris Seeds, Helena Chemical Company, and Siegers Seed Company.
Squash School Agenda (PDF; 348KB)
