Events - month view
earlier monthsDecember 2013
2013 Processing Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting
December 3, 2013
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Batavia, NY
All are invited to discuss the 2013 processing beet and carrot season in New York. Hear ideas and concerns from fellow growers and industry members. Your input is needed to set future research priorities.
2013 Processing Pea Advisory Meeting
December 3, 2013
10:00am - 12:00pm
Batavia, NY
Come discuss the 2013 processing pea season with industry colleagues. Your input is needed to set priorities for future research.
High Tunnel School: Winter Greens and Tour
December 4, 2013
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Batavia, NY
Consumer attitudes about food are changing. How can farmers grow products that meet the converging demands for local, natural, and high quality vegetables year round? A variety of season extension techniques such as high tunnels can help growers generate revenue 12 months of the year. Crop plans and markets are critical to success, but holistic planning is the basis for a sustainable system.
Upstate NY Potato Advisory Meeting
December 4, 2013
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Annual roundtable on concerns of fresh market and processing potato growers and processors, reports on research, and agency updates. All potato growers are invited.
High Tunnel School: Getting the Most from Your High Tunnel - Basics and Warm Season Crops
December 5, 2013
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Batavia, NY
This program is targeted for commercial growers new to high tunnels. NRCS cooperating farms are particularly encouraged to attend. All who are interested in improving their crop yield, quality and profitability by using high tunnels are welcome.
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Genesee County)
December 10 - December 11, 2013
8:30 am registration & refreshments; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm training
Batavia, NY
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people.
2013 Processing Snap and Lima Bean Advisory Meeting
December 11, 2013
12:30pm - 3pm
Geneva, NY
The processing snap and lima bean industry will meet to discuss the 2013 growing season and to set priorities for future research. Your input is needed!
2013 Processing Sweet Corn Advisory Meeting
December 11, 2013
10am - 11:50am
Geneva, NY
Your input is needed to set future research priorities. Come discuss the 2013 growing season with your industry peers and hear the latest research results.
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Wayne County)
December 18 - December 19, 2013
8:30 am registration & refreshments; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm training
Newark, NY
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Sweet Onions - Cultural Practices and Brand Marketing
December 18, 2013
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Christy Hoepting, Cornell Vegetable Program, and Lee Stivers, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.
Christy Hoepting, Cornell Vegetable Program, and Lee Stivers, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.
January 2014
Finger Lakes Produce Auction Meeting
January 9, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
Penn Yan, NY
The annual winter educational meeting for produce growers will focus on weed management, pesticide safety equipment, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug management, food safety regulations and produce auctions. Grower and buyer panels will be utilized. 1 DEC credit (categories 1a, 10 and 23) and CCA credits available.
Seneca Produce Auction Meeting
January 10, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
Romulus, NY
The annual winter educational meeting for produce growers will focus on weed management, pesticide safety equipment, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug management, food safety regulations and produce auctions. Grower and buyer panels will be utilized. 1 DEC credit (categories 1a, 10 and 23) and CCA credits available. Lunch will be available for purchase at the auction.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Spotted Winged Drosophila and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
January 15, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Kathy Demchak and Shelby Fleischer, Penn State, and Greg Loeb, Cornell, will be speaking during this webinar.
Kathy Demchak and Shelby Fleischer, Penn State, and Greg Loeb, Cornell, will be speaking during this webinar.
2014 Empire State Producers Expo
January 21 - January 23, 2014
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
Formerly known as the Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, the Empire State Producers Expo includes a one-day Becker Forum (Monday, January 20, 2014), a three-day trade show and three days of concurrent educational sessions.
February 2014
Walk and Talk: Crop Planning
February 8, 2014
Saturday, 10am - 12pm
Cuba, NY
A special Saturday session of the Walk & Talk discussion group focused on crop planning. Crop planning involves taking a broader look at your farm, evaluating your upcoming season as part of a larger, longer term production system. Crop planning involves not only rotational planning, but soil health, nutrient management, pest/disease/weed control, and farm business management. All growers are welcome to attend.
Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Dealing with Late Blight
February 12, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.
Meg McGrath, Cornell, and Beth Gugino, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.
Meg McGrath, Cornell, and Beth Gugino, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.
Storage Crops & Winter Marketing: 5 years later - What we have learned
February 14, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM tentative
Geneva, NY
An intro to storage vegetable production, post-harvest, and marketing to meet the increasing demand for seasonal local food.
Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health: Harvesting the Potential
February 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Canandaigua, NY
A free meeting featuring a live webinar broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health. Howard G. Buffett, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, will lead the webinar by discussing: The Big Picture: Conservation, Cover Crops and Soil Health. In addition to the webinar, soil health demonstrations and information will be provided by USDA-NRCS and the Cornell Vegetable Program, and a group discussion will assist in the planning for summer meetings and field days.
Potato Short Course - Disease Management and Variety Development
February 19, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Liverpool, NY
Simplot: genetic engineering for higher quality, disease resistance; Amanda Gevens, U WI: field/storage disease management; Cornell potato breeding, and licensing varieties; Using the Late Blight Decision Support System - Carol MacNeil, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, and Ian Small, Cornell Plant Pathology.
Niagara County Winter Meeting: Increase Productivity Through Soil Environment Management
February 21, 2014
9:00am - 12:30pm
Lockport, NY
Reduced tillage (RT) is being successfully adopted on vegetable farms in Western NY. Anu Rangarajan will review RT benefits, discuss management changes related to adoption and share examples from farms using RT systems. Carol MacNeil will talk about which cover crops to use to improve crop health, and how to use them. Steve Reiners will focus on improved fertility management in vine crops.
1.5 DEC and 3 CCA credits available.
1.5 DEC and 3 CCA credits available.
2014 Orleans Produce Auction Growers Meeting
February 25, 2014
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Albion, NY
This course will educate growers on weed and disease management in fresh market vegetable grown for auction; as well as storage crop management and food safety concerns.
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Steuben County)
February 27 - February 28, 2014
8:30 AM registration & refreshments; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM training
Bath, NY
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people.
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Orleans Regional Winter Vegetable Meeting
February 9, 2026
Albion, NY
Topics include: Breeding and evaluating tomatoes to control disease and improve yield, jar testing and ensuring spray water quality, breaking down organic matter, FSMA updates and Q&A with Ag & Markets, and industry updates. Includes hands-on learning, coffee break, and sponsor booths.
DEC credits available: 1.0 in CORE plus 0.5 in 1a, 10 or 23
African Eggplant Participatory Breeding Kick-Off
March 5, 2026
Join us to learn about the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project and learn how you can participate! African eggplant, also known as Bitterball, Garden Egg, Kittley and other names, is an important crop for many members of our community with heritage from regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. Since 2024, the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project has been collaborating with growers and community partners across New York to develop high-quality varieties adapted to the Northeast U.S. In this meeting, we will share information about growing and preparing African eggplant, highlight our research to date, and invite partners to collaborate with us in our 2026 participatory breeding and variety selection efforts.
COST: FREE! You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link.
Managing the Invasive Swede Midge Webinar
March 6, 2026
Swede midge is an invasive fly that causes serious economic losses to brassica crops. Due to its small size and hidden feeding habits, swede midge is often called an "invisible pest" and damage may be misdiagnosed. In this webinar, we will review the swede midge life cycle and crop damage symptoms, current management recommendations, new research findings, and highlights from on-farm case studies with a focus on organic management.
1.75 DEC pesticide recertification credits in categories 1a, 10, and 23.