Events - month view
earlier monthsJuly 2016
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 5, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Fresh Market Vegetable Field Day: Early Disease Detection and Weed Management Options
July 6, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Batavia, NY
View demonstration plots to exemplify early disease detection and weed management options for fresh market vegetable production. In addition to the demonstration plots, sessions will be offered throughout the day on weed and disease identification and biology, soil health and resistance management by CVP team members and county agriculture Educators. Regional equipment dealers and industry representatives will be invited to display equipment and new technology. CCA and DEC credits will be available.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 12, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
Grower Twilight Meeting: Cornell Willsboro Research Farm
July 13, 2016
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Growers are invited to join the discussion of on-going vegetable production projects including cherry tomato training and high tunnel production, leaf mold resistant variety trial, summer cover crops, and this year's vegetable disease challenges.
Guest speakers include Amy Ivy of the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Judson Reid of the Cornell Vegetable Program, Mike Davis of the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm and Christine Smart, Cornell Professor of Plant Pathology.
Twilight Meeting: Long-Term High Tunnel Soil Health and Nutrient Management for Tomato Production
July 14, 2016
6pm-8pm
Wappingers Falls, NY
Host Obercreek Farm (Dutchess County) shares their success in managing tomato production in a high tunnel by maintaining and improving soil health and fertility, controlling pests and disease, and ensuring profitable yield and excellent quality. Sponsored by NOFA-NY through the NVFVI High Tunnel grant.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 19, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Orleans County
July 20, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Albion, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. CVP Specialists Judson Reid, DarcyTelenko, and Robert Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 26, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Seneca County
July 27, 2016
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Romulus, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program along with CCE associates Telenko and Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
La Crescent Yeast/ML Wine Tasting
July 28, 2016
1-4pm
Lake George, NY
Come taste a variety of 2015 La Crescent wines from Victory View Vineyards, Lincoln Peak Vineyards and Cornell's Vinification & Brewing Lab. Compare and contrast the role of a variety of variables including site, ML timing and yeast strain.
August 2016
Fire Blight Workshop, Tuesday August 2nd, Plattsburgh, NY
August 2, 2016
10:00 AM - Noon
Plattsburgh, NY
This Tuesday, August 2nd from 10AM to Noon, we will be holding a Fire Blight Workshop in Plattsburgh, NY. The workshop will be held at the Valcour Brewing Company; this is a new establishment in downtown Plattsburgh, near the oval.
In light of the circumstances this season, Srdjan Acimovic, pathologist at the Hudson Valley Research Lab, and Dave Rosenberger, retired pathologist Hudson Valley Research Lab, will be presenting information on fire blight management, conditions that led to this season's situation, and how to predict fire blight infections in the future.
In light of the circumstances this season, Srdjan Acimovic, pathologist at the Hudson Valley Research Lab, and Dave Rosenberger, retired pathologist Hudson Valley Research Lab, will be presenting information on fire blight management, conditions that led to this season's situation, and how to predict fire blight infections in the future.
High Tunnel Pest and Disease Management
August 2, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Phelps, NY
How can you manage your tunnel to limit losses due to pests and disease? This field day will start with identification of common high tunnel pests and diseases and effective organic control strategies, including spraying. Andy Fellenz, with support from NE-SARE, has developed and will demonstrate a boom-style high tunnel sprayer, as well as discuss the proper use of backpack and other relatively low pressure, low flow single-tip sprayers. Variety selection, rotation, cultural practices and spraying all have a place in the overall farm strategy.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
August 2, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Grower Twilight Meeting: Cornell Willsboro Research Farm
August 4, 2016
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Growers are invited to join the discussion of on-going vegetable production projects including cherry tomato training and high tunnel production, leaf mold resistant variety trial, summer cover crops, and this year's vegetable disease challenges.
Guest speakers include Amy Ivy of the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Judson Reid of the Cornell Vegetable Program, Mike Davis of the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm and Christine Smart, Cornell Professor of Plant Pathology.
2016 Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting
August 4, 2016
Dinner 5:30 PM; Educational Program begins at 6:00 PM
Elba, NY
This meeting showcases preliminary research results from current season on-farm onion research trials. This year, attendees will see several herbicide trials, fungicide trials targeting Botrytis leaf blight and Stemphylium leaf blight diseases, as well as trialing several approaches geared to improved onion thrips and onion maggot control.
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Niagara County
August 8, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lockport, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. CVP Specialists DarcyTelenko and Robert Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
August 9, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Organic Dry Bean Discussion at Martens Farm
August 12, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
There will be viewing and discussion of the dry bean crop, cultivation for dry beans, the benefits of certain cover crops ahead of dry beans, and the potential for organic reduced tillage. There will be ample time for open discussion regarding organic dry beans.
Summer Vegetable and Cut Flower Grower Twilight Meeting
August 15, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rush, NY
The program will start with a discussion and field walk for cut flower growers organized by cut flower growers. Topics will be production considerations, and disease and insect management. The vegetable field walk will cover identification and management of insects, diseases, and weeds.
Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Field Meeting
August 18, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Seneca Castle, NY
Casey Kunes of Hemdale Farms will lead a discussion on why Hemdale Farms switched to zone tillage, and how they've been successful doing it for field crops and vegetables. Equipment will be available for viewing. The many niches available for cover crop planting, and the benefits of different cover crops will be covered by Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell. There will be ample time for open group discussion on reduced tillage, cover crops, and all aspects of improving soil health.
Fresh Market Potato Varieties, Disease & Insect Management Twilight Meeting
August 25, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Marion, NY
Growers will have a chance to review the fresh market varieties and Cornell breeding lines, including four European/Canadian varieties, in Walter DeJong's, Cornell on-farm trial. There will be an update on the new, very serious seed-borne bacterial disease, Blackleg Dickeya, including how to identify it, and how to reduce the risk of getting it next year, as well as updates on late blight, potato insect management and the development of a quick test for determining nematode levels in soils before planting.
Sustainable and Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day
August 31, 2016
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Portland, NY
Extension Vegetable Specialists, Darcy Telenko, Judson Reid, and Robert Hadad along with Abby Seaman, Vegetable IPM Coordinator, and Cornell faculty and staff Prof. Stephen Reiners, Holly Lange and Rachel Kreis from Prof. Chris Smart's lab will be leading research site tours and answering questions on sustainable and organic pest management options for fresh market vegetable growers. Information will be provided for both conventional and organic growers at all levels of expertise. Industry representatives will have the opportunity to meet with growers to comment on their products.
Vegetable Grower Twilight Meeting
August 31, 2016
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Hurley, NY
Guest speaker- Margaret MgGrath from the Long Island Research and Extension Center, Cornell University. Also, Ken Greene from the Hudson Valley Seed Company will be joining us to showcase some breeding work he's conducting at the Farm Hub and will have a new local "Stone Ridge" tomato variety for tasting.
Registration is not required, but is appreciated. There is no fee for this program
September 2016
Farm Business and Marketing Workshop Series
September 1, 2016 : Session #3
Peer to peer classes for farmers who want to strengthen and expand their business
This three-part series is designed to bring farmers together to share experiences and ideas.Your participation, discussions and experiences will help shape each session. The mission of the peer to peer network is to strengthen the future of our local agricultural economy by fostering connections and support between farmers. Sessions 1 & 2 will feature local food prepared by the SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts students.
Cost:
$35 per person for the full series, $20 per person if you would like to attend just one of the sessions. Add $5 per session for additional guests from the same farm. Session #3 is free.
We do not want cost to be a barrier and scholarships are available through the SUNY Adirondack Sustainable Agriculture Fund, administered through the SUNY Adirondack Foundation. Please contact Jared Woodcock at woodcockj@sunyacc.edu for more information regarding scholarships
Pres-registration through the Office of Continuing Education
is required. Phone: (518) 743-2238 | Fax: (518) 743-2318 | sunyacc.edu/ContinuingEd
2016 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting
September 8, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Join us to view the Cornell Dry Bean Variety Trial, including 42 varieties/numbered lines of black, light and dark red kidney, cranberry and white kidney beans compared for yield, maturity, plant type and quality. Cornell lines bred for adaptability to NYS weather, pod height and white mold resistance are also included. There will also be updates on white mold and dry bean management research, and the status of the Western bean cutworm infestation in dry beans.
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Chautauqua County
September 13, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Warren, PA
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. CVP Specialists Judson Reid, DarcyTelenko, and Robert Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
September 14, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY
Come and see over 20 different species or combinations planted no-till into standing sweet corn at 3 different planting dates. In addition our hosts will demonstrate their Unverferth Ripper Stripper unit and discuss their reduced tillage and cover crop experiences systems used for vegetables.
Root Crop Variety Trial Twilight Meeting
September 21, 2016
4:00-6:00pm
Hurley, NY
Farmers are invited to tour 16 varieties of beets and 16 varieties of carrots, and to learn about their disease resistance, eating quality, and yield potential. This year's focus is on finding the best Nante typed carrot and best red bunching beet! We will taste test raw carrots and cooked beets.
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
