Finger Lakes Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting 2023
Event Details
Date
January 5, 2023
Time
9:00 am - 3:00 pm; arrive early to sign up for DEC credits
Location
Finger Lakes Produce Auction
3691 NY-14A
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Cost
FREE!
Host
Cornell Vegetable ProgramJudson Reid
585-313-8912
email Judson Reid
This course will present information on insect and disease management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables, primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. Grafting, biological, and where appropriate, conventional spray options will be discussed. A portion of the meeting will include irrigation and soil nutrient management applicable to all farmers. One general session will include updates from the Food Safety Modernization Act. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program along with CCE staff will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learnings.
2.25 DEC credits will be offered in categories 10, 1a, 23, 24. For more information on this FREE event, contact Judson Reid.
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