Events - month view

February 2016
Seneca Produce Auction Greenhouse Growers Meeting
February 17, 2016
12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Romulus, NY

2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Orleans)

February 18, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Albion, NY

There will 3 grower panels during this event. Weed control and Best Management Practices for Auction will be discussed by the first panel. A sweet corn grower panel will discuss varieties, seeding dates, and auction sales. The final grower panel will focus on soil management for Orleans County clay.
Irrigation Water Regulations, Traceability, and Recall: Info for Produce Farmers Concerning FSMA
February 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY

2016 Genesee Valley Produce Auction Meeting
February 23, 2016
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Centerville, NY

Erie County Vegetable Growers Meeting

February 29, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
East Aurora, NY

Forecasting Potato/Tomato Late Blight Risk for YOUR Farm

February 29, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Canandaigua and East Aurora, NY

March 2016
Niagara County Vegetable and Small Fruit Grower Meeting

March 1, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM vegetables; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM fruit
Lockport, NY

The afternoon berry program will include presentations by Cornell faculty - Kerik Cox, Greg Loeb, Marvin Pritts, and Courtney Weber. The talks will include time for questions and will address current issues in strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Farm Food Safety with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
March 7 - March 8, 2016
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY

2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Chautauqua)

March 10, 2016
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Clymer, NY

2016 NYS Dry Bean Meeting

March 16, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LeRoy, NY

In addition, final results of Robin Bellinder's reduced tillage dry bean weed control trials, and trials of potential new dry bean herbicides, will be reported. Food safety practices and documentation required by buyers will be covered. There will also be a report from the Organic Dry Bean Discussion Group.
Vegetable School (Chautauqua County)

March 17, 2016
12:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Jamestown, NY

Vegetable School (Cattaraugus County) - CANCELLED

March 23, 2016
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Ellicottville, NY

April 2016
Worker Protection Standard Training & DEC Special Permit Training (Wayne County)
April 5, 2016
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM English Session / 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spanish Session
Newark, NY

Workers requiring general pesticide training who do not need special permits will not be tested, but will still receive a course participation certificate and Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Handler card.
Field and Produce Pest Meeting

April 6, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Conewango Valley, NY

Worker Protection Standard Training & DEC Special Permit Training (Orleans County)
April 6, 2016
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM English & Spanish sessions
Albion, NY

Workers requiring general pesticide training who do not need special permits will not be tested, but will still receive a course participation certificate and Agricultural Worker Protection Standard Handler card.
Understanding and Managing Soils for Top Vegetable Production
April 15, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fillmore, NY

This workshop will cover the biology, physical condition, and chemistry of a healthy, productive soil. The Cornell Soil Health Test will be described, and examples of test results for area farms will be shown. Ways to improve the health and productivity of your soil will be discussed. How to sample soil for accurate nutrient analysis will be demonstrated. The Cornell pH Test Kit (do-it-yourself) will be shown, and participants will have the opportunity to test their own soils. Be sure to bring a soil sample! Part of this workshop will be in the field or high tunnel.


Upcoming Events
2023 Potato Advisory Meeting

December 12, 2023
Canandaigua, NY
This year's Potato Advisory Meeting will include talks from Cornell faculty on insect pest and weed updates, as well as updates from this year's potato variety trials. Following lunch, there will be a round table discussion with fellow potato growers and industry members. DEC credits: 2.0 credits in 10, 1a, 23. This meeting is FREE to attendees and includes lunch!
2024 Finger Lakes Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting

January 4, 2024
Penn Yan, NY
This annual meeting 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. Berry production updates will be provided. A 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. DEC recertification credits will be offered.