Cornell Climate Smart Farming - Winter 2021 Webinars
Event Details
Date
February 12, 2021
February 19, 2021
February 26, 2021
Host
Cornell Smart Farming Program
climatesmartfarming.org
| If you missed one of the programs, contact the host listed in the description for links to view recorded session. Implications of Large Solar Installations and Leasing on Farmland - Zoom Webinar Friday, February 12, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm Speakers: David Kay (Cornell) & Matt Johnson (NYS Tug Hill Commission) Utility-scale solar projects have been expanding in NY recently due to the need for additional energy development, changing technology, and changes in policies at the state level. This webinar will discuss some of the implications of solar siting on farmland and how we can support renewable energy development while protecting farmland. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdeqgrj0vGNVOue2p1MeyPcTO6jnFBVeA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Using the CSF Growing Degree Day Calculator for Cropping Decisions - Zoom Webinar Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm Speakers: Kitty O'Neil (NNY Regional Ag Team) & Brian Belcher (Cornell) The Cornell Climate Smart Farming Growing Degree Day (GDD) tool calculates heat accumulation to predict crop plant, pest and pathogen development for any field selected from a map. This webinar will provide an in-depth look into the inner workings of the tool and how Extension specialists and farmers are using the tool to make decisions to optimize varieties and yields, and minimize labor costs. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApc-CtqzMsE9Oz2rDd4Uc_i48D8Tw95aTk After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Irrigation Management in Processing Vegetables using the CSF Water Deficit Calculator Friday, February 26, 2021, 12:00-1:30pm Speakers: Elizabeth Buck, Steve Reiners, Julie Kickert, and Brian Belcher (Cornell University) The Cornell Climate Smart Farming Water Deficit Calculator estimates soil water content within a crop's effective root zone to inform decision makers about current and forecasted water deficits. This webinar will provide an in-depth look into how some Extension specialists and farmers are using the tool to make very precise decisions for irrigation management in processing vegetables - including looking at the physiology of drought stress in critical stages, how the tool works in detail, and examples of crops grown with irrigation or rain-fed fields. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcemsrjsvE9QFsIYQwkgesmSB0pB034DT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Long Island Agriculture Forum: Climate Change Sessions January 5-7, 2021 This year's Long Island Agriculture Forum featured two sessions that covered climate change - the Beginner Farmer Session (How Climate Change Will Affect Weeds in the Future; Building Your Farm's Resilience in the Face of Climate Change; and Planning Your Farm to Combat Climate Change) and the General Session (Practices and Tools to Increase Farm Resiliency and Adapt to a Changing Climate; Measure to Manage: The Soil Health Benchmark Study and Recognizing the Natural Enemies That Help Control Insect Pests Outdoors). Contact Deborah Aller (da352@cornell.edu) for details on the presentations. |
| Understanding Climate Change and its Impacts on Local Agriculture Friday, January 22, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Phillips, Gansvoort Farm in Clermont, NY Dr. Phillips presented on the background of climate change, what climate change means for growers in the Hudson Valley (and eastern New York State), and how she is working to be more climate resilient on her own farm. Dr. Jennifer Phillips is a professor of science at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and teaches in the MS in Climate Science and Policy degree program. Phillips owns and operates a sustainable livestock operation in Clermont, NY, and teaches a tutorial to Bard undergraduates on livestock farming and sustainable agriculture. Contact Jim O'Connell (jmo98@cornell.edu) for details on the webinar. |
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
African Eggplant Participatory Breeding Kick-Off
March 5, 2026
Join us to learn about the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project and learn how you can participate! African eggplant, also known as Bitterball, Garden Egg, Kittley and other names, is an important crop for many members of our community with heritage from regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. Since 2024, the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project has been collaborating with growers and community partners across New York to develop high-quality varieties adapted to the Northeast U.S. In this meeting, we will share information about growing and preparing African eggplant, highlight our research to date, and invite partners to collaborate with us in our 2026 participatory breeding and variety selection efforts.
COST: FREE! You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link.
Managing the Invasive Swede Midge Webinar
March 6, 2026
Swede midge is an invasive fly that causes serious economic losses to brassica crops. Due to its small size and hidden feeding habits, swede midge is often called an "invisible pest" and damage may be misdiagnosed. In this webinar, we will review the swede midge life cycle and crop damage symptoms, current management recommendations, new research findings, and highlights from on-farm case studies with a focus on organic management.
1.75 DEC pesticide recertification credits in categories 1a, 10, and 23.
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.