2016 Events - year view
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2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Yates)
January 7, 2016
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
This course will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties and marketing issues in open field and high tunnel vegetables. Topics such as disease resistant varieties, pest/disease, cultural management and appropriate spray options. An anticipated 1.0 hours of content is eligible for re-certification credits.
Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Online Courses
January 12 - April 19, 2016
The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce the winter roster of online courses available through its Northeast Beginning Farmer Project. These courses help farmers learn from the latest research-based education.
Pot Luck Dinner
January 13, 2016
6pm - 8pm
Castleton-On-Hudson, NY
Jim O'Connell Grape and Berry educator has set up pot lucks across the region to get to know growers more. Come join him for an educational discussion and dinner on January 13, 2016.
2016 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 19 - January 21, 2016
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
This show 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. The Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists are involved in organizing sessions on Processing Vegetables, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage/Cole Crops, Soil Health, Weed Management, Climate Change, Beginning Farmers, High Tunnels, and Specialty Vegetables.
2016 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 19 - January 21, 2016
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
This show 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.
The Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists are involved in organizing sessions on Processing Vegetables, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage/Cole Crops, Soil Health, Weed Management, Climate Change, Beginning Farmers, High Tunnels, and Specialty Vegetables.
Registration is open now on the NYS Vegetable Growers Association website:
http://nysvga.org/expo/information/
February 2016
LOF WFS Lockport Feb 1 - Online Pre-registration Closed - Contact Kim Hazel to pre-register
February 1, 2016
All day
February 1, 2016 - CCE of Niagara, Lockport, NY
Pre-registration closed on website, please call or email Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext 26 to give her your registration info.
LOF WFS Newark Feb 2 - Online Pre-registration Closed - Contact Kim Hazel to pre-register
February 2, 2016
All day
February 1, 2016 - CCE of Niagara, Lockport, NY
Pre-registration closed on website, please call or email Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext 26, krh5@cornell.edu
to give her your registration info.
Global GAP IFA v.5 Updates Training
February 3 - February 4, 2016
9 am - 3 pm
Albion & Newark, NY
See flyers, Feb 3 program is at CCE Orleans, 12690 NYS Rte 31, Albion NY 14411
See flyers, Feb 4 program is at CCE Wayne, 1581 NYS Rte 88, Newark, NY 14513
Seneca Produce Auction Greenhouse Growers Meeting
February 17, 2016
12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Romulus, NY
This meeting for produce auction growers will include information on making flowers profitable for auction sales, growth regulators, vegetable transplant production, alkalinity and irrigation, and principals of acidification. This will be a fairly informal, discussion oriented meeting.
2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Orleans)
February 18, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Albion, NY
This course will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties, soil management, and marketing issues in open field and high tunnel vegetables. Topics such as disease resistant varieties, managing pests (weeds, diseases, birds), cultural management and appropriate spray options.
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.
Balanced Pruning Workshop
February 19, 2016
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Old Chatham, NY
Come learn about balanced pruning in grapes. Guest speaker Hans Walter-Peterson from the FLGP.
Irrigation Water Regulations, Traceability, and Recall: Info for Produce Farmers Concerning FSMA
February 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will provide information and answers to questions on several of the more complicated sections of the new FSMA regulations going into effect for produce growers. There will be a focus on irrigation water and what is required for testing your water sources, record keeping, how to set up a meaningful traceability program, and how to conduct a recall.
Irrigation Water Regulations, Traceability, and Recall: Info for Produce Farmers Concerning FSMA
February 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will provide information and answers to questions on several of the more complicated sections of the new FSMA regulations going into effect for produce growers. There will be a focus on irrigation water and what is required for testing your water sources, record keeping, how to set up a meaningful traceability program, and how to conduct a recall.
2016 Genesee Valley Produce Auction Meeting
February 23, 2016
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Centerville, NY
Come and learn how to make a profit at produce auctions! Speakers from other New York and Pennsylvania auctions plus Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell will provide attendees will information on flower production, small fruit, Food Safety Modernization Act impacts on auctions, nutrient management, high tunnel tomato production, and simplified hoop tomato house production. The benefits of having an auction and how to encourage new growers will also be discussed.
2016 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 24, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Albany, NY
Attention Capital District Vegetable Growers!
2016 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show! Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Best Western Albany Airport Inn, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We have received 4.0 DEC Recertification credits for this location in Categories 1A, 23 and 10.
Click here for the full agenda
Click here for registration form
Click here to register and pay on-line
2016 CCE LOF Winter Spanish-Speaking Fruit Schools
February 24 - November 30, -0001
February 23, 2016 - Zingler Farms Inc. Orleans Co.
February 24, 2016 - KC Bailey Orchards Inc. Wayne Co.
Please pre-register.
This full day event will include talks will introduce workers to basic and applied pomological and pest management concepts and modern apple pruning practices in the Spanish language. Lunch will be included and covered by the $15 pre-registration, due to limited space please pre-register.
click on detail for Agenda & Registration opportunities.
2016 Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School & Mini Trade Show
February 25, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kingston, NY
Attention Hudson Valley Vegetable Growers!
Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School & Mini Trade Show
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Best Western Plus of Kingston, 503 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
We have received 4.0 DEC Recertification credits for this location in Categories 1A, 23 and 10.
Click here for the full agenda
Click here for the registration form
Click here to register and pay on-line
Erie County Vegetable Growers Meeting
February 29, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
East Aurora, NY
Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists will present research updates on sweet corn bird and weed management; living mulch; and the final ruling of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - what it means for your farm planning, training and timelines. Dr. Elizabeth Lamb, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, will discuss IPM in greenhouse vegetable transplants; Allen Young, NRCS Erie County, will discuss cover crops; and Megan Burley, CCE Erie County, will lead a marketing roundtable session. Discussions will be led during lunch about fresh market vegetable research priorities and needs, and the Western NY Food Hub.
Forecasting Potato/Tomato Late Blight Risk for YOUR Farm
February 29, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Canandaigua and East Aurora, NY
Learn how to use the late blight forecast tool on your farm. Participants will set up their personal farm accounts on the Late Blight Decision Support System (DSS) website, defining the location of their farm/fields, and their varieties. Users can sign up for email/text alerts regarding when fungicide sprays are needed. Once basic farm/crop information is in a user's account, they can access DSS reports and input fungicide sprays by smartphone or tablet.
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 morning vegetable program will include presentations on research updates on sweet corn bird and weed management; the final ruling of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - what it means for your farm; new developments for managing insect pests and diseases in Cole crops; and living much. Fresh market vegetable research priorities and needs will be discussed and the Western NY Food Hub.
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.
Niagara County Vegetable and Small Fruit Grower Meeting
March 1, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM vegetables; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM small fruit
Lockport, NY
The morning vegetable program will include presentations on research updates on sweet corn bird and weed management; the final ruling of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - what it means for your farm; new developments for managing insect pests and diseases in Cole crops; and living much. Fresh market vegetable research priorities and needs will be discussed and the Western NY Food Hub.
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.
1.5 Continuing Education DEC Credits are available for the afternoon berry program.
Farm Food Safety with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
March 7 - March 8, 2016
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Attendees will receive detailed instruction about food safety on the farm for Day 1. For those needing or interested in a third party audit for certification, Day 2 will help you write a food safety plan needed for audit. Open to all fresh market produce farmers, especially those who may want to sell through the Eden Valley Food Hub.
Organized by the Western NY Food Hub at Eden Valley Growers, Harvest New York, the Cornell Vegetable Program, and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Cost: TBD. Pre-registration will be required.
For more information, contact Robert Hadad at : cvp.cce.cornell.edu/specialist.php?id=9
Farm Food Safety with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
March 7 - March 8, 2016
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Attendees will receive detailed instruction about food safety on the farm for Day 1. For those needing or interested in a third party audit for certification, Day 2 will help you write a food safety plan needed for audit. Open to all fresh market produce farmers, especially those who may want to sell through the Eden Valley Food Hub.
2016 Onion School
March 8, 2016
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Middletown, NY
Cost:
At the Door
$80.00 ENYCHP/CCE Orange Enrollee
$95.00 Non-ENYCHP Enrollee
2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Chautauqua)
March 10, 2016
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Clymer, NY
Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties and marketing issues in open field and high tunnel vegetables. Topics include bird control in sweet corn, vine crop pest management, a cover crop and crop rotation discussion, high tunnel tomato disease management, the Food Safety Modernization act and the impact on auction growers, and swede midge management. Disease resistant varieties, cultural management and appropriate spray options will be discussed.
Respirator Fit Test Workshop (CANCELED)
March 14, 2016
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Highland, NY
Jim O'Connell has partnered with NYCAMH for a respirator fit test workshop
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Effective Orchard Spraying - Hudson Valley- FULL
March 15, 2016
9:00am-3:15pm
Highland, NY
THS EVENT IS FULL.
Through this full-day day course on Effective Orchard Spraying growers will learn how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
Northern Veg School
March 15, 2016
8:30am - 3:00pm
Keeseville, NY
This day long program covers root crops, garlic and greens in the morning, and pest management strategies in the afternoon. Special Guest Speaker is Paul Arnold from Pleasant Valley Farm in Argyle, NY.
Pesticide Certification Training & Exam
March 15 - March 17, 2016
Albion, NY
Orleans County Pre-Exam Training to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator Offered by LOF and NWNY teams, Orleans CCE, and DEC.
Training Classes:
When: March 15 & March 17, 2016
8:00am - 12:00pm
Registration begins at 7:45am
Where: 12690 Rt 31, Albion, NY 14411
The Certification Exam is scheduled for March 24, 2016 @11am. Register directly with DEC to take the exam.
2016 NYS Dry Bean Meeting
March 16, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LeRoy, NY
Join us for production updates on Western bean cutworm, white mold, varieties and bean breeding, and soil health. There will be a marketing update from Tim McGreevy, CEO, American Pulse Association, Moscow, ID, on: 2016 - International Year of Pulses: Why they are the Future of Food (dry beans/peas, lentils, chickpeas are pulses).
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.
2016 Northeastern New York and Vermont Winter Grape School
March 17, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Lake George, NY
The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT.
Guidelines
March 17, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Lake George, NY
The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT.
Vegetable School (Chautauqua County)
March 17, 2016
12:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Jamestown, NY
Meet the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists and learn about their programs supporting Western NY vegetable growers: disease and weed management in fresh market vegetables, what does the Food Safety Modernization Act mean for your farm, new developments for managing insect pests and diseases in Cole crops, high tunnel and season extension, improving soil health, and issues affecting processing vegetable crop production.
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
March 18, 2016
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Red Hook, NY
Jim O'Connell, Grape and Berry Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Eastern NY will lead a pruning demonstration on mature blueberries.
Effective Orchard Spraying
March 22, 2016
8:30am - 3:15pm
Albion, NY
Registration is Closed! This class is full sorry for any inconvenience.
Growers will understand how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
Please pre-register as space is limited.
Pot Luck Dinner
March 23, 2016
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Marlboro, NY
Jim O'Connell Grape and Berry educator has set up pot lucks across the region to get to know growers more.
Vegetable School (Cattaraugus County) - CANCELLED
March 23, 2016
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Ellicottville, NY
This meeting is cancelled. Growers in the area can expect our Fresh Market Vegetable Specialists to host a meeting soon! Details will be announced in VegEdge newsletter and on our website.
2016 Small Fruit Regional School - Berry Production Workshop
March 24, 2016
9am - 3:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Mark your calendars!
Cornell Berry Production Workshop
2.5 - 3 DEC credits have been applied for in categories 1A, 10, 22 and 23
Navigating NEWA for Apple Growers - Champlain Valley- CANCELED
March 31, 2016
8:30am - 12:30pm
Chazy, NY
This event has been CANCELED
A Hands-On Workshop for Apple Growers
At this half-day workshop, learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
$10 per person
$10 per person
Registration Deadline March 24th
April 2016
Berry Processing Workshop
April 1, 2016
10:00am-2:00pm
Stottville, NY
Berry growers and prospective food processors will learn about becoming a small scale food processor. Basic standards for commercial kitchens, food safety considerations, standard hot pack methodology and equipment necessary will be covered. Hands on activities will be included.
Navigating NEWA for Apple Growers - Capital District
April 1, 2016
8:30am - 12:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
A Hands-On Workshop for Apple Growers
At this half-day workshop, learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
$10 per person
$10 per person
Registration Deadline March 24th
Worker Portection Standard & DEC Special Permit Training 2016
April 5 - November 30, -0001
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified. Please note there have been changes made to this training. Click View Details below for more information.
Please pre-register your non-certified applicators for this training by April 1 using the registration form (click here).
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
Special Permit training program has been revised to address issues raised by the DEC. Note: special permits (SP) will only be issued for 11 specific pesticide labels and SP trainees will have to pass a test. This 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 labels that will be covered by this Special Permit include Lorsban Advanced, Endigo ZC, Warrior II with Zeon Technology, Agri-Mek SC, Voliam Xpress, Gramoxone SL 2.0, Leverage 360, Danitol 2.4EC, Mustang Maxx, Asana XL, and Lannate LV.
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
This course will educate growers on weed, disease and pest management in field crops and vegetables. Topics such as disease resistant varieties, pests and diseases, cultural management and appropriate herbicide options.
Worker Protection Standard Training & DEC Special Permit Training (Orleans County)
April 6, 2016
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM English & Spanish sessions
Albion, NY
Special Permit training program has been revised to address issues raised by the DEC. Note: special permits (SP) will only be issued for 11 specific pesticide labels and SP trainees will have to pass a test. This 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 labels that will be covered by this Special Permit include Lorsban Advanced, Endigo ZC, Warrior II with Zeon Technology, Agri-Mek SC, Voliam Xpress, Gramoxone SL 2.0, Leverage 360, Danitol 2.4EC, Mustang Maxx, Asana XL, and Lannate LV.
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.
Effective Orchard Spraying - Champlain Valley
April 7, 2016
9:00am - 3:15pm
Peru, NY
Through this full-day day course on Effective Orchard Spraying growers will learn how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
English Session- Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers
April 7, 2016
8:00am - 12:00pm
Hyde Park, NY
This training is for English speakers.
We will again hold training programs so that DEC can issue "special permits" to these non-certified applicators that work under the supervision of a private certified applicator. This "special permit" will enable trained workers to apply restricted-use pesticides to tree fruit for the 2016 season without "direct, on-site supervision". These DEC "special permits" are being made available to assist individuals who have difficulty taking English written tests and are therefor not certified.
Supervisor Requirements: The supervising certified applicator is required to attend the beginning portion of the English Speaking session.
Registration Must be completed by Thursday, March 31, 2016. No walk-ins will be taken.
Pot Luck Dinner
April 7, 2016
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Warwick, NY
Jim O'Connell Grape and Berry educator has set up pot lucks across the region to get to know growers more.
Spanish Session- Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers
April 7, 2016
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyde Park, NY
This training is for Spanish speakers.
We will again hold training programs so that DEC can issue "special permits" to these non-certified applicators that work under the supervision of a private certified applicator. This "special permit" will enable trained workers to apply restricted-use pesticides to tree fruit for the 2016 season without "direct, on-site supervision". These DEC "special permits" are being made available to assist individuals who have difficulty taking English written tests and are therefor not certified.
Supervisor Requirements: The supervising certified applicator is required to attend the beginning portion of the English Speaking session.
Registration Must be completed by Thursday, March 31, 2016. No walk-ins will be taken.
CANCELED - Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 9, 2016
9:00am - 1:00pm
Plattsburgh, NY
***This event has been canceled***
Through this half-day day course on Effective Vineyard Spraying growers will learn how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct ap-plication at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
Understanding and Managing Soils for Top Vegetable Production
April 15, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fillmore, NY
Soil is made up of minerals, live and dead organic materials, and pore space (for air and water). The proportions and interactions of these parts determine whether a soil is healthy, supporting top vegetable production, or is in poor health, resulting in crop stress and increased soil-borne disease.
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.
Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers
April 22, 2016
9:00am - 12:00pm
Peru, NY
We will again hold training programs so that DEC can issue "special permits" to these non-certified applicators that work under the supervision of a private certified applicator. This "special permit" will enable trained workers to apply restricted-use pesticides to tree fruit for the 2016 season without "direct, on-site supervision". These DEC "special permits" are being made available to assist individuals who have difficulty taking English written tests and are therefor not certified.
Supervisor Requirements: The supervising certified applicator is required to attend the beginning portion of the session (Free of Charge).
Registration Must be completed by Monday, April 18, 2016. No walk-ins will be taken.
Alternative Grapevine Propagation Study - Field Meeting 1
April 30, 2016
1:00 PM
Morrisonville, NY
Richard Lamoy owner of Hid-In-Pines Vineyard, has been awarded a Northeast SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) grant to study and evaluate a more efficient and economical way to propagate and transplant grape vines for vineyard expansion. This project will evaluate a method of propagating vines from smaller cuttings into cell plug trays and planted with a transplanter.
This will be the first of two planned field meetings related to the project.
May 2016
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 5, 2016
2:30pm- 4:30pm
Hudson, NY
Please join Dan Donahue, ENYCHP Specialist, and a cadre of experienced pomologists to review and discuss the tree fruit season to date in the Hudson Valley. This event is free of charge, and no registration is required.
Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 12, 2016
10am-12pm
Clintondale, NY
Join Dan Donahue, ENYCHP Specialist,and a cadre of experienced pomologists to review and discuss the tree fruit season to date in the Hudson Valley. This event is free of charge and does not require registration.
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 12, 2016
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
Hudson, NY
Please join Dan Donahue, ENYCHP Specialist, and a cadre of experienced pomologists to review and discuss the tree fruit season to date in the Hudson Valley. This event is free of charge, and no registration is required.
June 2016
"Fruit Set" Thinning Meetings in Western NY
June 1, 2016
9:30am Wayne County; 2:30pm Orleans County
9:30 AM - Wayne County
Datthyn Fruit Farm6391 Hill Rd.
Sodus, NY 14551
2:30pm - Orleans County
HH Dobbins, Inc (RF Bentley Farm)11670 Alps Rd.
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Click on details for more information
Two Day GAPS training in One Day
June 1, 2016
8:30AM - 9PM
Tyrone, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will be hosting a GAPs training and Farm Food Safety Plan Writing Workshop.
Date: Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Time: 8:30AM - 9:00PM
Location: Tyrone Fire Hall, 3600 State Route 226, Tyrone, NY 14887
Cost: $20
Register with CCE Steuben by May 31, 2016 by calling 607-664-2300 or emailing Stephanie at sms64@cornell.edu
Click here for more information.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 7, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Hands-on Field and Vegetable Pest Management
June 8, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cattaraugus, NY
This course will educate growers on weed and insect identification and management in mixed field crop and vegetable systems; with additional focus on integrated weed management. Topics such as resistant varieties, pest/disease, cultural management and appropriate spray options will be included
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 14, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
Sprayer Efficiency Twilight Meeting: Capital Region
June 15, 2016
6pm-8pm
Melrose, NY
Join ENYCHP and Andrew Landers of Cornell University for a Twilight Meeting to discuss sprayer efficiency.
Commercial Cider Production Workshop
June 16, 2016
9AM - 3:30PM
Winchester, VA
When: Thursday, June 16th 9:00am - 3:30pm
Where: Alson H. Smith, Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center
595 Laurel Grove Road, Winchester, Virginia 22602
Who: Beginning & Established Commercial Cider Makers
Cost: $20.00 per person - (Registration Fee due by June 10th)
Oswego County Onion Growers Twilight Meeting
June 16, 2016
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oswego, NY
This on-farm meeting will provide crucial, in season research to aid onion growers with their management decisions to keep them profitable. The twilight meeting will emphasize strategies to prevent economic loss from onion pests and weeds. All are welcome to attend.
Sprayer Efficiency Twilight Meeting: Orange County
June 16, 2016
6pm-8pm
Goshen, NY
Join ENYCHP and Andrew Landers of Cornell University for a Twilight Meeting to discuss sprayer efficiency.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 21, 2016
8:31 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Haskap Berry Project & General Berry Site Selection Workshop
June 22, 2016
4:00pm
Pine Bush, NY
Come join Jim O'Connell and Laura McDermott of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Berry Team at Christopher Jacobs Winery at Pennings Vineyards, on June 22, 2016, where they will present the preliminary results from the Haskap berry trial.
In addition to learning about Haskaps, growers will also learn about general site selection for berry crops.
Mobile Consulate Visits from Guatemala & Mexico
June 24 - July 14, 2016
9am-4pm
Lansing, NY
Mobile Consulate Visits from Guatemala & Mexico
Mary Jo Dudley, Cornell Farmworker Program
The Cornell Farmworker Program is hosting visits of the
1) Guatemalan Mobile Consulate on Friday, June 24, 2016 to Lansing from 9am-4pm at All Saints Church (347 Ridge Road) and
2) the Mexican Mobile Consulate on July 12, 13, 14 , 2016 to Geneva (new location to be confirmed soon)
Please go to find attached the flyer for the Guatemalan Consulate visit with a list of required documents. Other visits of the Mexican Consulate are being planned for late summer and early fall but we do not have the details yet.
Mary Jo Dudley
Director of the Cornell Farmworker Program
Department of Development Sociology
275H Warren Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Tel: (607) 254-5194
Fax: (607) 255-9710
Email: farmworkers@cornell.edu
Website: Farmworkers.cornell.edu
Alternative Grapevine Propagation Study - Field Meeting 2
June 26, 2016
1:00 PM
Morrisonville, NY
Learn an alternative transplanting technique that may be more efficient for planting vines.
This will be the second of two planned field meetings related to the project.
Premier Apple Forum
June 27 - June 28, 2016
M Noon - 5, T 8AM-Noon
East Syracuse, NY
See attached registration form. Deadline is June 1.
For more info, contact Bill Dodd at bill@ohioapples.com, 440.670.2883
ENYCHP Canada Farm Tour
June 28, 2016
6:00AM-9:30PM
Please join us for an educational bus tour of several Canadian farms in Quebec
Departure: 6:00am from Albany, NY *Pick-up stops will be planned for Saratoga, Glens Falls & Plattsburgh as needed
Return: 9:00-9:30pm Arrive in back in Albany, NY
Cost: $75 (includes bus fare, lunch and a light dinner)
Stops: Sherrington, St. Clotilde & Napierville Region of Quebec
All those attending must have a valid passport or enhanced drivers license
Please Contact Amy Ivy, with any questions: 518-561-7450, adi2@cornell.edu
Registration and Payment due by Monday, May 23rd
Please include your phone number in the online registration, so we can contact you about pick up sites.
Soil Health & Cover Crop Workshop
June 30, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Elba, NY
Sponsored by the Western New York Soil Health Alliance, a farmer-to-farmer network, this meeting will discuss soil health basics and why to start cover cropping. Keynote speaker Jeff Rasawehr of Centerseeds and the Cover Crop Ranch Meat Company will focus on how to develop a profitable approach to managing soil health with cover crops. A farmer panel with show and discuss on-farm trials. The Cornell Vegetable Program's Darcy Telenko will talk about the Cornell Climate Smart Farming Program and the new tools available to help manage your crops.
July 2016
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 5, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Fresh Market Vegetable Field Day: Early Disease Detection and Weed Management Options
July 6, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Batavia, NY
View demonstration plots to exemplify early disease detection and weed management options for fresh market vegetable production. In addition to the demonstration plots, sessions will be offered throughout the day on weed and disease identification and biology, soil health and resistance management by CVP team members and county agriculture Educators. Regional equipment dealers and industry representatives will be invited to display equipment and new technology. CCA and DEC credits will be available.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 12, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
Grower Twilight Meeting: Cornell Willsboro Research Farm
July 13, 2016
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Growers are invited to join the discussion of on-going vegetable production projects including cherry tomato training and high tunnel production, leaf mold resistant variety trial, summer cover crops, and this year's vegetable disease challenges.
Guest speakers include Amy Ivy of the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Judson Reid of the Cornell Vegetable Program, Mike Davis of the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm and Christine Smart, Cornell Professor of Plant Pathology.
Twilight Meeting: Long-Term High Tunnel Soil Health and Nutrient Management for Tomato Production
July 14, 2016
6pm-8pm
Wappingers Falls, NY
Host Obercreek Farm (Dutchess County) shares their success in managing tomato production in a high tunnel by maintaining and improving soil health and fertility, controlling pests and disease, and ensuring profitable yield and excellent quality. Sponsored by NOFA-NY through the NVFVI High Tunnel grant.
IFTA NY Study Tour 2016 will be in Western NY along with the Cornell Fruit Field Day
July 19 - July 21, 2016
Tour is full! No more spots are available for these tours.
July 19 - IFTA - Orleans County
July 20 - CFFD - NYSAES
July 21 - IFTA - Wayne County
Please visit the IFTA website for more information & registration for the Study Tour.
Please visit Cornell University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences website for more information & registration for the Cornell Fruit Field Day.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 19, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Orleans County
July 20, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Albion, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. CVP Specialists Judson Reid, DarcyTelenko, and Robert Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 26, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Seneca County
July 27, 2016
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Romulus, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program along with CCE associates Telenko and Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
La Crescent Yeast/ML Wine Tasting
July 28, 2016
1-4pm
Lake George, NY
Come taste a variety of 2015 La Crescent wines from Victory View Vineyards, Lincoln Peak Vineyards and Cornell's Vinification & Brewing Lab. Compare and contrast the role of a variety of variables including site, ML timing and yeast strain.
August 2016
Online Sponsorship Opportunity (addition levels) for Washington State study tour
August 1 - August 5, 2016
Now sponsors of the Washington State study tour for next generation fruit growers can sponsor online via credit card.
Please click on view details for more information.
Online Sponsorship Opportunity for Washington State study tour for Next Generation Fruit Growers
August 1 - August 5, 2016
Now sponsors of the Washington State study tour for next generation fruit growers can sponsor online via credit card.
Please click on view details for more information.
These options can also be accessed by going to Sponsorship at bottom of page.
Fire Blight Workshop, Tuesday August 2nd, Plattsburgh, NY
August 2, 2016
10:00 AM - Noon
Plattsburgh, NY
This Tuesday, August 2nd from 10AM to Noon, we will be holding a Fire Blight Workshop in Plattsburgh, NY. The workshop will be held at the Valcour Brewing Company; this is a new establishment in downtown Plattsburgh, near the oval.
In light of the circumstances this season, Srdjan Acimovic, pathologist at the Hudson Valley Research Lab, and Dave Rosenberger, retired pathologist Hudson Valley Research Lab, will be presenting information on fire blight management, conditions that led to this season's situation, and how to predict fire blight infections in the future.
High Tunnel Pest and Disease Management
August 2, 2016
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Phelps, NY
How can you manage your tunnel to limit losses due to pests and disease? This field day will start with identification of common high tunnel pests and diseases and effective organic control strategies, including spraying. Andy Fellenz, with support from NE-SARE, has developed and will demonstrate a boom-style high tunnel sprayer, as well as discuss the proper use of backpack and other relatively low pressure, low flow single-tip sprayers. Variety selection, rotation, cultural practices and spraying all have a place in the overall farm strategy.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
August 2, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
WPS Training Events/Mock Inspections
August 3 - August 4, 2016
9:30am - 12pm
WPS Training Event/Mock Inspections
3 August 9:30AM - 12PM - Orleans County
Brown's Berry Patch/Orchard Dale Fruit Farms
1313 Oak Orchard River Rd
Waterport, NY 14571
4 August 9:30AM - 12PM - Wayne County
KC Bailey Orchards, Inc.
7383 Salmon Creek Road
Williamson, NY 14589
For more information click on details
2016 Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting
August 4, 2016
Dinner 5:30 PM; Educational Program begins at 6:00 PM
Elba, NY
This meeting showcases preliminary research results from current season on-farm onion research trials. This year, attendees will see several herbicide trials, fungicide trials targeting Botrytis leaf blight and Stemphylium leaf blight diseases, as well as trialing several approaches geared to improved onion thrips and onion maggot control.
Grower Twilight Meeting: Cornell Willsboro Research Farm
August 4, 2016
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Willsboro, NY
Growers are invited to join the discussion of on-going vegetable production projects including cherry tomato training and high tunnel production, leaf mold resistant variety trial, summer cover crops, and this year's vegetable disease challenges.
Guest speakers include Amy Ivy of the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Judson Reid of the Cornell Vegetable Program, Mike Davis of the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm and Christine Smart, Cornell Professor of Plant Pathology.
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Niagara County
August 8, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lockport, NY
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. CVP Specialists DarcyTelenko and Robert Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
August 9, 2016
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Organic Dry Bean Discussion at Martens Farm
August 12, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
There will be viewing and discussion of the dry bean crop, cultivation for dry beans, the benefits of certain cover crops ahead of dry beans, and the potential for organic reduced tillage. There will be ample time for open discussion regarding organic dry beans.
8th International Strawberry Symposium
August 13 - June 17, 2016
Quebec City, Canada,
In addition to a scientific symposium, there are technical tours and a grower-oriented concurrent session, called the Strawberry Tech Transfer Program. For registration and other information click here.
Fruit Tour for Spanish-speaking Employees
August 13, 2016
1pm-5pm
Marion, NY
The CCE LOF team is organizing the first fruit summer tour for Spanish-speaking employees to be held in Wayne County from 1pm until 6:30pm on Saturday August 13, 2016. At each of the 4 tour stops participants will be hosted by a Spanish-speaking farmer or employee who has significant orchard experience by managing a modern apple orchard and/or a nursery operation.
The tour is FREE for your employees but a pre-registration is required by Wednesday August 10. For registration, contact Kim R. Hazel krh5@cornell.edu, (585) 798-4265, ext. 26. For questions, contact Mario Miranda Sazo mrm67@cornell.edu, (315) 719-1318.
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Summer Vegetable and Cut Flower Grower Twilight Meeting
August 15, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Rush, NY
The program will start with a discussion and field walk for cut flower growers organized by cut flower growers. Topics will be production considerations, and disease and insect management. The vegetable field walk will cover identification and management of insects, diseases, and weeds.
Finger Lakes Soil Health Discussion Group Field Meeting
August 18, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Seneca Castle, NY
Casey Kunes of Hemdale Farms will lead a discussion on why Hemdale Farms switched to zone tillage, and how they've been successful doing it for field crops and vegetables. Equipment will be available for viewing. The many niches available for cover crop planting, and the benefits of different cover crops will be covered by Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell. There will be ample time for open group discussion on reduced tillage, cover crops, and all aspects of improving soil health.
Fresh Market Potato Varieties, Disease & Insect Management Twilight Meeting
August 25, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Marion, NY
Growers will have a chance to review the fresh market varieties and Cornell breeding lines, including four European/Canadian varieties, in Walter DeJong's, Cornell on-farm trial. There will be an update on the new, very serious seed-borne bacterial disease, Blackleg Dickeya, including how to identify it, and how to reduce the risk of getting it next year, as well as updates on late blight, potato insect management and the development of a quick test for determining nematode levels in soils before planting.
Sustainable and Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day
August 31, 2016
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Portland, NY
Extension Vegetable Specialists, Darcy Telenko, Judson Reid, and Robert Hadad along with Abby Seaman, Vegetable IPM Coordinator, and Cornell faculty and staff Prof. Stephen Reiners, Holly Lange and Rachel Kreis from Prof. Chris Smart's lab will be leading research site tours and answering questions on sustainable and organic pest management options for fresh market vegetable growers. Information will be provided for both conventional and organic growers at all levels of expertise. Industry representatives will have the opportunity to meet with growers to comment on their products.
Vegetable Grower Twilight Meeting
August 31, 2016
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Hurley, NY
Guest speaker- Margaret MgGrath from the Long Island Research and Extension Center, Cornell University. Also, Ken Greene from the Hudson Valley Seed Company will be joining us to showcase some breeding work he's conducting at the Farm Hub and will have a new local "Stone Ridge" tomato variety for tasting.
Registration is not required, but is appreciated. There is no fee for this program
September 2016
Farm Business and Marketing Workshop Series
September 1 - November 30, -0001
Peer to peer classes for farmers who want to strengthen and expand their business
This three-part series is designed to bring farmers together to share experiences and ideas.Your participation, discussions and experiences will help shape each session. The mission of the peer to peer network is to strengthen the future of our local agricultural economy by fostering connections and support between farmers. Sessions 1 & 2 will feature local food prepared by the SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts students.
Cost:
$35 per person for the full series, $20 per person if you would like to attend just one of the sessions. Add $5 per session for additional guests from the same farm. Session #3 is free.
We do not want cost to be a barrier and scholarships are available through the SUNY Adirondack Sustainable Agriculture Fund, administered through the SUNY Adirondack Foundation. Please contact Jared Woodcock at woodcockj@sunyacc.edu for more information regarding scholarships
Pres-registration through the Office of Continuing Education
is required. Phone: (518) 743-2238 | Fax: (518) 743-2318 | sunyacc.edu/ContinuingEd
2016 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting
September 8, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Join us to view the Cornell Dry Bean Variety Trial, including 42 varieties/numbered lines of black, light and dark red kidney, cranberry and white kidney beans compared for yield, maturity, plant type and quality. Cornell lines bred for adaptability to NYS weather, pod height and white mold resistance are also included. There will also be updates on white mold and dry bean management research, and the status of the Western bean cutworm infestation in dry beans.
2016 Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Chautauqua County
September 13, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Warren, PA
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. A hands-on demonstration of weed, insect and disease identification in vegetables including management options such as inter-row cover crops, grafting and where appropriate, spray options will be used to educate growers. CVP Specialists Judson Reid, DarcyTelenko, and Robert Hadad will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learning. Details on each topic will focus on field observations at the farm.
Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
September 14, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY
Come and see over 20 different species or combinations planted no-till into standing sweet corn at 3 different planting dates. In addition our hosts will demonstrate their Unverferth Ripper Stripper unit and discuss their reduced tillage and cover crop experiences systems used for vegetables.
Root Crop Variety Trial Twilight Meeting
September 21, 2016
4:00-6:00pm
Hurley, NY
Farmers are invited to tour 16 varieties of beets and 16 varieties of carrots, and to learn about their disease resistance, eating quality, and yield potential. This year's focus is on finding the best Nante typed carrot and best red bunching beet! We will taste test raw carrots and cooked beets.
October 2016
Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
October 13, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY
Come and see over 20 different species or combinations planted no-till into standing sweet corn at 3 different planting dates. In addition our hosts will demonstrate their Unverferth Ripper Stripper unit and discuss their reduced tillage and cover crop experiences systems used for vegetables. Click here for the complete flyer or view details and click the link for the flyer at the bottom of the page!
Cultivation Equipment Demonstration
October 19, 2016
3:30- 5:30pm
Poughkeepsie, NY
Join Leon Vehaba, Farm Manager at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, and Ethan Grundberg, Vegetable Crops Specialist with ENYCHP, for a discussion of weed management systems and demonstration of cultivation equipment.
November 2016
CRAVE Conference: Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology
November 2, 2016
8:30am-3:30pm
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year's conference, we would like to invite you to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
Setting Rent for Farmland
November 10, 2016
6:00-8:00
Kingston, NY
CCE Ulster County will host a workshop covering the different tools and methods for setting and evaluating farmland rental rates. Elizabeth Higgins, Ag Business Management Specialist for the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program, will show different tools that can be used to compare properties to help you set a reasonable rental rate for farmland. Rental rates from both the perspective of the landowner and the renter will also be covered.
Farm to Institution Market Readiness
November 17, 2016
9:00am - 3:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Interested in taking advantage of growing demand for New York foods in schools, colleges, hospitals, child care and senior meal centers?
- Learn how to build successful relationships with institutional buyers and distributors
- Understand the business functions that need to be in place on your farm
- Take home a MarketReady binder of tips, checklists, form samples, resources and more
- Be eligible for follow-up assistance to connect with local buyers.
Labor Roadshow - Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules and Best Practices
November 18 - November 30, -0001
This full day program, presented by The Agriculture Workforce Development Council, is for farm owners and managers to gain tools and information to help their farm business attract and retain skilled workers.
Presenters will include members of the Agricultural Workforce Development Council and leading experts on labor laws. 5 key areas that will be addressed are:
1. Basic rules & best practices for payroll, hours, hiring and termination
2. Workplace polices
3. Housing
4. Healthy & Safety
5. Documenting your policies, actions, and outcomes.
Cost: $45/person or $40/person for 2 or more from a farm. Please be prepared to pay cash/check at the door. Check in and payment: 9:30AM-9:50AM
Please preregister as walk-ins may not be accommodated due to expected high volume of attendance.
For more information and registration details see Labor Roadshow Details pdf. below.
December 2016
Growing Table Grapes for Profit Workshop
December 1, 2016
Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Voorheesville, NY
Come and learn about the ins and outs of growing table grapes in New York. This session will cover subjects such as table grape biology, trellis construction, vineyard management, as well as marketing and planning for your new enterprise. Topics will be presented by specialists from CCE ENYCHP, New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Northeastern Vine Supply, and Hudson Valley growers.
If you have questions, please contact Laura McDermott at lgm4@cornell.edu - 518-791-5038 or Abby Henderson aef225@cornell.edu - 518-746-2553
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.
Cut Flower Conference: First Annual Capital Region and Hudson Valley
December 6, 2016
8:30am- 4:00pm
Rensselaerville, NY
By participating in this conference, you will be able to:
-Implement new insect and disease pest management strategies
-Understand the role of soil health in plant health
-Consider the long-term with crop rotations
-Apply business management tools and expand your market
To register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cutflowerconf_201
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.
Grape Growers' Potluck
December 7, 2016
5:30pm
West Park, NY
Join Jim O'Connell, Sr. Resource Educator- Grapes and Small Fruits, for this first potluck dinner in a winter series. The guest speaker for the event will be Tim Lampasona, Research Technician in the Entomology Lab at the Hudson Valley Research Lab in Highland, NY. He talk about insect pests in grapes with a focus on spotted wing Drosophila, and if time allows, spotted lantern fly, an invasive that is currently in Pennsylvania.
This event is free, but please sign up in advance. Please contact Jim O'Connell at 845-943-9814 or email him at jmo98@cornell.edu to register. Include your name and your farm's name, as well as what dish you will bring (it's a pot luck after all).
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.
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.
Cover Crops Grower Discussion
December 14, 2016
6:30pm-8:00pm
Keeseville, NY
Join Amy Ivy for an informal grower discussion about fitting cover crops into vegetable rotations in the Northern Part of our region.
Free Money? - Finding the right grants, cost-share programs and low-interest loan programs
December 14 - November 30, -0001
The Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program is offering a 2-hour program to help farmers learn about current grant and financial incentive programs for their farm business and how to assess whether a program is a good fit.
1. No free lunches! What makes a good grant project - how to assess if a grant program is a good fit for your farm business?
2. Understanding common grant program terminology and requirements - knowing what will be required before you apply!
3. What programs are available now, and where do you look for programs in the future? Some of the programs to be covered include:
-NYS Beginning Farmer Grant (due January)
-USDA Value Added Producer Grant
-NYS Consolidated Funding Application
-NRCS EQIP Cost Share Program
-USDA REAP Energy Efficiency
-NYS and USDA loans for farmworker housing
-USDA SBIR
4. Where can you get help?
Elizabeth Higgins is the Ag Business Management Extension Specialist for the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program. She has over 15 years' experience grant writing and project management and has assisted growers in successfully applying for USDA and NYS grants and has served on many USDA grant review panels.
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Upcoming Events
Indoor Mushroom Cultivation, Post-Harvest Handling, and Food Safety
June 6, 2024
Buffalo, NY
This workshop is intended for mushroom producers and those considering mushroom production. Hosted by CCE Wyoming County the workshop includes a tour and discussion of Flat#12 Mushroom production process, from substrate to sales, including their food safety plan creation, implementation, and the audit process. Alternative production methods will also be discussed.