Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting for Auction Growers
Event Details
Date
July 22, 2022
Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Ray Hoover Farm
4341 Rt 14A
Rock Stream, NY 14878
Cost
FREE!
Host
Cornell Vegetable ProgramJudson Reid
585-313-8912
email Judson Reid
This meeting will feature 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 staff will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
DEC recertification credits will be offered (2.0 credits in categories 10, 1a, 23; 1.75 credits in category 24). Arrive by 6:45 pm to sign up for DEC credits.
FREE to attend! For more information, contact Judson Reid.

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