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November 2016
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December 2016
2016 Processing Snap Bean Advisory Meeting
December 6, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Discuss the 2016 growing season and management concerns. Reports and discussion of the 2016 Snap Bean Research Projects funded by the Association. Review priorities and the role of the advisory group in applications for state and federal grants. Give your input on the format of future advisory meetings and future educational programs. 1.25 DEC recertification credits available.
Farm Food Safety Workshop (Broome County)
December 6 - December 7, 2016
Tues 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Weds 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Binghamton, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, the Cornell Vegetable Program, Cornell National GAPs Program and New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, as we hear from Cornell University's Gretchen Wall of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program and the Produce Safety Alliance for a 2-day intensive workshop that will help you understand food safety risks and implement food safety practices on the farm.
2016 Table Beet Advisory Meeting
December 8, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; complimentary lunch follows
Batavia, NY

All are invited to discuss table beet production in New York. Hear ideas and concerns from fellow growers and industry members. Your input is needed to set future research priorities. 1.0 DEC recertification credits available.
2016 Processing Carrot, Sweet Corn, Pea and Lima Bean Advisory
December 8, 2016
12:45 PM - 3:45 PM; complimentary lunch at noon
Batavia, NY

All are invited to discuss processing crop production in New York. Hear ideas and concerns from fellow growers and industry members. Your input is needed to set future research priorities. 2.0 DEC recertification credits available.
January 2017
2017 Produce Auction Growers Production Meeting (Yates)
January 12, 2017
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

This meeting will feature sessions on insect control in cole crops, disease resistant tomatoes and cucumbers, food safety and insect management in high tunnels. This is an opportunity to network with other fresh market vegetable growers, to review the season, look forward and learn about the direction of our auction.
2017 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 16 - January 19, 2017
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY

The 2017 Empire State Producers Expo combines the major fruit, flower, vegetable, and direct marketing associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for the fruit and vegetable growers of this state, as well as the surrounding states and Eastern Canada.
Farm Food Safety Workshop (Erie County)
January 30 - January 31, 2017
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY

Whether you just want to learn more about what farm food safety is all about or if you are being required to have food safety training by your buyers, this training is for you!
This training will provide growers with the information needed to begin implementing food safety into their practices. Day 1 will cover all aspects of what farm food safety is and why it is important for anyone involved in growing fresh produce. Day 2 will help those who want to write a draft food safety implementation plan for their own farm. A food safety plan is required for GAPs/HGAPs audits.
This training will provide growers with the information needed to begin implementing food safety into their practices. Day 1 will cover all aspects of what farm food safety is and why it is important for anyone involved in growing fresh produce. Day 2 will help those who want to write a draft food safety implementation plan for their own farm. A food safety plan is required for GAPs/HGAPs audits.

Upcoming Events
2025 Potato Advisory Meeting
December 16, 2025
Canandaigua, NY
Come hear the latest on insect pest control and fertility management in potatoes from Cornell University experts. Potato variety trial updates will be shared too. After lunch will be the Empire State Potato Grower's Meeting. 1.5 DEC credits in 10, 1a, and 23.
2026 Finger Lakes Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting
January 8, 2026
Penn Yan, NY
At this vegetable grower-focused meeting, ag industry experts will discuss food safety, disease management in strawberries, the benefits of using cover crops, plus more. Two grower panel discussions will focus on pest management techniques and irrigation. DEC recertification credits offered in categories 10, 1a, 21, 22, 23, and 24.