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Pre-Registration Deadline: March 14, 2019

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2019 Hudson Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training

CCE ENYCHP Agriculture Specialists will be offering a training to review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the exam.

Cost

$50.00 Workshop Cost

2019 Hudson Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1

March 18, 2019

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hudson Valley Research Lab
3357 US 9W
Highland, NY 12528


This CCE training in not a substitute for the required 30-hour training class. CCE supplemental training is available only to those who already meet the education and/or experience requirements and are therefore qualified to sit for the Private Applicators Certification Exam.

All participants must have experience working on their own farm, or though employment on another farm. Any questions on exam eligibility will be answered by your regional DEC representatives.

The exam date is Friday, March 22 from 9am-1pm. Fee for the exam is $100 payable to DEC the day of the exam.

The certification exam will be administered by the NYS DEC to qualified applicants. Potential test takers must verify their eligibility with the DEC prior to taking this class.

Training Manuals:
PMEP Training Manuals can be purchased online through the Cornell Store by visiting this link:
https://www.cornellstore.com/books/cornell-cooperative-ext-pmep-manuals

Each student should purchase the "Core Manual" for $41, and the either the Fruit Manual #22, or
the Vegetable Manual #23, $36 each, depending on which better suits your needs.

(PDF; 139KB)

2019 Hudson Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2

March 20, 2019

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hudson Valley Research Lab
3357 US 9W
Highland, NY 12528


This CCE training in not a substitute for the required 30-hour training class. CCE supplemental training is available only to those who already meet the education and/or experience requirements and are therefore qualified to sit for the Private Applicators Certification Exam.

All participants must have experience working on their own farm, or though employment on another farm. Any questions on exam eligibility will be answered by your regional DEC representatives.

The exam date is Friday, March 22 from 9am-1pm.  Fee for the exam is $100 payable to DEC the day of the exam.

The certification exam will be administered by the NYS DEC to qualified applicants.  Potential test takers must verify their eligibility with the DEC prior to taking this class.   

Training Manuals:
PMEP Training Manuals can be purchased online through the Cornell Store by visiting this link:
https://www.cornellstore.com/books/cornell-cooperative-ext-pmep-manuals

Each student should purchase the "Core Manual" for $41, and the either the Fruit Manual #22, or
the Vegetable Manual #23, $36 each, depending on which better suits your needs.
 


(PDF; 139KB)



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Upcoming Events

2026 Ontario Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 14, 2026
Stanley, NY

At this grower-focused meeting, ag industry experts will discuss European Cherry Fruit Fly, greenhouse phytosanitary inspections, the benefits of using cover crops, plus more. Two grower panel discussions will focus on pest management techniques. DEC recertification credits offered in categories 10, 1a, 22, 23, and 24.

Genesee Valley Winter Produce Meeting

January 20, 2026
Farmersville, NY

Fresh market production meeting for small to mid-sized farms. Topics include: fundamentals of plant disease management, keeping yourself safe while spraying (organic & conventional), mushrooms, white mold management, selling at auction, and soil health.

Chautauqua Region Winter Vegetable Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 30, 2026
Randolph, NY

Fresh market production meeting for small to mid-sized farms. Topics include: vegetable disease management, keeping yourself safe while spraying (organic & conventional), soil and water sampling, managing soil organic matter, grower panel, industry and programmatic updates.

DEC credits available: 1.0 in CORE plus 1.5 in 1a and 23.

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We're Hiring! Vegetable Field Research Techs

Join our team! If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in plant agriculture and field research conducted on a diverse set of working vegetable farms, this position is an excellent opportunity for you! Working 2-3 years as a technician for the Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP) is proven foundation for students that are graduate school bound, as well as moving up within CVP/Cornell, especially in the Extension field. We are looking for someone with excellent work ethics, appreciation for agriculture, attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Entry Level Positions:

Full-time, Albion, NY (Hoepting). 1-year appointment with potential for extension depending upon performance and funding. Excellent benefits. Working overtime (more than 40 hours/week), including evenings, is common from June through September. Emphasis on muck onion production, plant pathology, entomology and weed science. Learn more and apply!

Seasonal, Batavia, NY (Kikkert). June-August (39 hours/week) with possible extension depending on candidate availability. Assist with pest monitoring and data collection in a variety of crops including dry beans, snap beans, sweet corn, onions, potatoes and cole crops. Learn more!

Both positions:
  • Start June 1, 2026
  • Require reliable transportation for regular travel throughout CVP multi-county region
  • Involve working in vegetable crops that have been treated with pesticides
  • Involve some work on diverse vegetable crops, including organic
Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Cornell Crop and Pest Management Guidelines Paused

From Cornell IPM:

Highlighting its commitment to quality and long-term sustainability, Cornell Integrated Pest Management's Pesticide Safety Education Program has announced a pause in production of the 2026 Cornell Crop and Pest Management Guidelines.

Cornell IPM Director Alejandro Calixto said this temporary measure is the result of a comprehensive reimagining process facilitated by Illume Projects of Ithaca, which included end-user interviews, internal surveys and sales data analytics.

"It became clear to us that we cannot continue producing the guidelines and fully restructure them at the same time," Calixto said. "By pausing production, we can dedicate all available resources and time to rebuilding the production process, ensuring that when we re-launch in 2027, the guidelines will reflect a modernized approach built around the grower and other user experience."

A series of annually updated reference manuals produced by Cornell IPM and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the Cornell Crop and Pest Management Guidelines are widely used by farmers, agronomists, crop consultants and extension educators in New York and throughout the Northeast. They include information about current IPM recommendations, pesticide options, cultural practices, nutrient management, disease, insect and weed identification and resistance-management strategies.

Calixto and Pesticide Safety Education Program Lead Mike Helms will spearhead efforts to restructure the guideline process over the next 12 months, with a goal of launching a more streamlined, user-friendly version in 2027.

Limited copies of the 2025 guidelines remain available for purchase while supplies last through The Cornell Store. The 2026-2027 Greenhouse Guidelines will be available.

For more information contact Helms at mjh14@cornell.edu.