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earlier monthsApril 2022
2022 DEC Special Permit Training (Online)
April 11, 2022
Special Permit Training (SPT) for 2022 will be offered again this year in a virtual format. It will be the responsibility of the Supervisor/Certified Pesticide Applicator(s) on each farm to administer the pre-recorded training modules and written exam to their Special Permit trainees.
Tunnel Tomatoes and Ornamental Baskets
April 13, 2022
5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Fillmore, NY
Hands-on tunnel production meeting centered on early tomato and flower basket production. Topics include biological and IPM aphid control, tomato fertility management, cultural practices for raising flower baskets, and other IPM topics. Guest speakers are Betsy Lamb of the NYS IPM Program and Jeff Werner. Free to attend!
Growing Microgreens Commercially (Virtual Workshop)
April 28, 2022
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Microgreens represent a rapidly growing segment of the food industry. They require only a small production area. Compared to other crops they mature fast and can be harvested soon after seeding. They can be grown year-round and provide farmers with income out of season. In this virtual workshop hosted by CCE Monroe County, speakers from the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, Johnny's Selected Seeds, the University of Rochester, and SCORE will share their expertise on the subject.
May 2022
No Events Scheduled at this Time
June 2022
2022 Muck Onion Grower Twilight Meeting in Wolcott
June 16, 2022
4:00pm - 7:00pm; dinner at 7:15pm
Williams Cattle Farm
Butler, NY
Expect many pest management updates and a tour of herbicide demonstrations at this year's Muck Onion Grower Twilight Meeting! 2.25 DEC recertification credits will be available (categories 1A, 10 and 23). CCA credits will also be available. This meeting is being organized by Oswego County Vegetable Growers and Improvement Association and CCE Cornell Vegetable Program.
Cattaraugus Fresh Market Vegetable Meeting
June 29, 2022
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Henry D. Stutzman Farm
East Otto, NY
This produce walk will feature peer-to-peer learning. All attendees should wear long pants. Free to attend. 2.0 DEC credits in categories 1a, 10, and 23.
Upcoming Events
Urban and Small-Scale Growers Meeting
April 5, 2024
Buffalo, NY
This event is an opportunity for small-scale growers, urban growers, community garden leaders and ag service providers to build community, engage in production-focused workshops, and share resources. Topics include building soil productivity, insect and disease management, growing vegetables, berries, and tree fruits, and more.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! We met the space limitation for this event.
2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training -- Wayne County
April 9, 2024
Newark, NY
Special Permits (SP) will relieve the certified pesticide applicator from "on-site within voice contact" supervision of non-certified pesticide applicators when they are handling federally-restricted-use pesticides for which they hold a Special Permit. The 8 specific labels covered: Endigo ZCX, Warrior II with Zeon Technology, Agri-Mek SC, Beseige, Leverage 360, Danitol 2.4EC, Mustang Maxx, and Lannate LV.
2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training -- Orleans County
April 10, 2024
Albion, NY
Special Permits (SP) will relieve the certified pesticide applicator from "on-site within voice contact" supervision of non-certified pesticide applicators when they are handling federally-restricted-use pesticides for which they hold a Special Permit. The 8 specific labels covered: Endigo ZCX, Warrior II with Zeon Technology, Agri-Mek SC, Beseige, Leverage 360, Danitol 2.4EC, Mustang Maxx, and Lannate LV.