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earlier monthsJanuary 2020
2020 Finger Lakes Produce Auction Education Meeting
January 2, 2020
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Finger Lakes Produce Auction
Penn Yan, NY
This meeting is our annual winter educational event for Finger Lakes Produce Auction growers. This year we will focus on farm food safety clarifications, soil health, pepper pests, strawberries, and control of tomato and vine crop diseases through use of biopesticides. 2.5 DEC recertification credits will be available in category 23, and 0.5 credits in category 22.
ENYCH Listed Event
Introduction to Winter Growing Webinar
January 2, 2020
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
Join vegetable specialists Elisabeth Hodgdon (ENYCHP) and Judson Reid (Cornell Vegetable Program) for a webinar on winter vegetable production in high tunnels.
2020 Ontario Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting
January 8, 2020
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Ontario Produce Auction
Stanley, NY
This course will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties and marketing issues in vegetables and small fruit. Topics such as disease resistant varieties, pest/disease, cultural management and appropriate spray options. 1.5 DEC recertification credits will be offered.
ENYCH Listed Event
Apple IPM :: Basics for Orchard Employees
January 10, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
Have farm employees that need recertification credits? We will be covering the basics of integrated pest management, including how to monitor traps, evaluate insect thresholds, and use prediction models to better manage common orchard pests of Northern New York.
We will also discuss IPM tactics for managing apple scab, fire blight, obliquebanded leafroller, apple maggot, and some common weeds in the orchard.
2020 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 14 - January 16, 2020
1.25 hr sessions throughout each day
The Oncenter
Syracuse, NY
The 2020 Empire State Producers Expo combines the major fruit and vegetable associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for New York producers, as well as the surrounding states and Eastern Canada.
Western S. Tier Produce Meeting
January 28, 2020
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Carnahan Center, Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY
A jam-packed schedule of educational topics for regional growers, this meeting features dynamic sessions and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Topics will be relevant for vegetable, berry, field crops, and greenhouse/flower, and organic growers. Focus areas in 2020 include disease management and enhancing local markets. Pesticide credits available in many NY and PA categories, CEUs requested.
ENYCH Listed Event
Precision Pruning for Apple Crop Load Management
January 30, 2020
1:30pm - 3:00pm
CCE Clinton County
Plattsburgh, NY
Crop load management begins well ahead of petal fall!
Join Mike Basedow as he reviews preliminary results from the 2019 Champlain Valley precision pruning trials and offers some suggestions on how commercial orchards can incorporate these principles into their own pruning program heading into the 2020 growing season.
February 2020
ENYCH Listed Event
High Tunnel Tomato Production Farmer to Farmer Workshop-Poughkeepsie
February 4, 2020
8:50am - 3:30pm
Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Poughkeepsie, NY
Join us for a day-long program featuring grower presentations, small group discussions and demonstrations, and extension presentations focused on a number of production topics. These will include fertility management, injection systems, grafting, variety selection, pruning, trellising systems, pest and disease management, and more!
Precision Agriculture Series - Niagara County
February 4, 2020
February 18, 2020
March 5, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
CCE Niagara County
Lockport, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Niagara County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
Precision Agriculture Series - Steuben County
February 6, 2020
March 26, 2020
April 9, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Steuben County Office Bldg Annex Conference Rooms A-B
Bath, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Steuben County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
Precision Agriculture Series - Seneca County
February 7, 2020
March 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ovid Fire Hall
Ovid, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Seneca County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
ENYCH Listed Event
High Tunnel Tomato Production Farmer to Farmer Workshop-Saratoga
February 12, 2020
10:00am - 3:30pm
CCE Saratoga
Ballston Spa, NY
Join us for a day-long program featuring grower presentations, small group discussions and demonstrations, and extension presentations focused on a number of production topics. These will include fertility management, injection systems, grafting, variety selection, pruning, trellising systems, pest and disease management, and more.
2020 Upper Genesee Valley Produce Growers Meeting
February 14, 2020
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Genesee Valley Produce Auction house
Freedom, NY
A bit of something for everyone! This meeting will feature experts from Cornell Cooperative Extension discussing food safety in auction lots and quality control, how to successfully lengthen the growing season, making the most of a small grain rotational crop, and common disease and pest info. Summer squash, cabbage and pepper production tips will be presented by Mark Zittel, an experienced produce and greenhouse grower for 20+ years. Participants will have the opportunity to join group discussion in breakout sessions of their choosing. And don't forget to stop by the Demo Table to see weeds and soil health exhibits. FREE but registration is requested by February 12.
ENYCH Listed Event
Creating Pollinator Habitat: How Do I Plant It?
February 18, 2020
12:00pm - 12:45
webinar
Pollinator habitats are in the news, but how exactly do you create one?
We cover some installation methods that we have tried and discuss benefits and costs.
Precision Agriculture Series - Erie County
February 19, 2020
March 4, 2020
March 25, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 PM
CCE Erie County, Dard Hunter Hall, 2nd floor
East Aurora, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Erie County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
2020 Lake Erie Region Vegetable Meeting
February 20, 2020
8:00 AM breakfast, 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM program
Langford Fire Hall
North Collins, NY
At this meeting co-hosted by Timac Agro USA and Cornell Cooperative Extension, representatives from IVA Sprayers, BASF, Timac Agro USA, and Gowan will share information about their product offerings and how to use them on specialty crops. Dr. Chris Smart from Cornell will discuss sanitation and prevention techniques for greenhouse and transplant handling to minimize bacterial diseases in peppers and tomatoes. Dr. Lynn Sosnokie, Weed Scientist for Cornell, will lead a focus group to identify grower research priorities. Additionally, Sosnoskie will provide insights on how to recognize herbicide resistance and adjust weed management strategies appropriately. FREE! DEC credits will be available.
ENYCH Listed Event
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
February 20, 2020 : Feb 20 - Basics of Mushroom Production
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
February 20 - Basics of Mushroom Production - Steve Gabriel, Specialty Mushrooms and Agroforestry Specialist, Cornell Small Farms. Mushrooms are an emerging niche crop with many benefits, including improving farmer stewardship of forested lands and the ability to offer a unique and highly desired product. Steve will introduce students to mushrooms that can be easily grown in the woods.
Precision Agriculture Series - Genesee County
February 20, 2020
March 6, 2020
March 27, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
CCE Genesee County, Boyce Board Room
Batavia, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Genesee County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
ENYCH Listed Event
COPY - 2020 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2020
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and more!
ENYCH Listed Event
2020 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2020
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and more!
ENYCH Listed Event
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
February 25, 2020
8:00am - 5:00pm
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
A grower training course developed by the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) that meets the regulatory requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. At least one person per farm producing more than $25,000 worth of fruits and vegetables must attend this course once. Participants will receive a certificate of course completion by the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
ENYCH Listed Event
COPY - 2020 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2020
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Hemp, and more!
ENYCH Listed Event
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
February 27, 2020 : February 27 - Basics of Nut Production
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
February 27 - Cracking Into NYS Nut Production - Sam Bosco, PhD candidate, School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell.
Interested in learning about a valuable, highly nutritious food crop that grows well on marginal land and helps combat climate change? Go nuts! Temperate nuts are an emerging crop with a powerful potential for the future of sustainable NYS agriculture. Get introduced to the basics of growing nuts and receive an overview of the nut-work of people planting the seeds of a new industry.
ENYCH Listed Event
Hands-on Pruning Demonstration with Dr. Terence Robinson - Capital Region
February 27, 2020
Indian Ladder Farms
Altamont, NY
Join us for a morning of hands-on pruning discussion and demonstration with Dr. Terence Robinson. Terence will walk us through the key steps of pruning the tall spindle orchard, and will also review pruning techniques for other orchard systems commonly grown across the Capital Region. Please note this meeting will be held the morning following our annual winter conference in Albany.
March 2020
ENYCH Listed Event
Supervising Farm Employees: Farm Labor Management Master Class in Eastern NY
March 2 - March 3, 2020
10am-4pm
CCE Dutchess County
Millbrook, NY
2-day, hands-on workshop to explore best practices in supervising farm employees in Millbrook, NY
Precision Agriculture Series - Seneca County
February 7, 2020
March 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ovid Fire Hall
Ovid, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Seneca County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
Precision Agriculture Series - Erie County
February 19, 2020
March 4, 2020
March 25, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 PM
CCE Erie County, Dard Hunter Hall, 2nd floor
East Aurora, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Erie County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
Precision Agriculture Series - Niagara County
February 4, 2020
February 18, 2020
March 5, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
CCE Niagara County
Lockport, NY
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Niagara County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
ENYCH Listed Event
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
March 5, 2020 : March 5 - Adding Poultry to Your Small Farm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
March 5 - Adding Poultry to Your Small Farm - Jason Detzel, CCE Ulster Co. and Ashley Pierce, CCE CAAHP. Jason and Ashley lead livestock and poultry educational programs in the Capital District and Hudson Valley regions of the state. Poultry production is relatively low-investment with a quick turnaround time but farmers need specific skills to produce a product that is safe and profitable. This course will provide basic information to build a successful poultry enterprise.
Precision Agriculture Series - Genesee County
February 20, 2020
March 6, 2020
March 27, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
CCE Genesee County, Boyce Board Room
Batavia, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Genesee County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
ENYCH Listed Event
2020 Orange County Onion School
March 6, 2020
8:45am - 3:45pm
Pine Island Fire Department
Pine Island, NY
Join experts from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University, and the University of Georgia for a day full of updates on best practices for muck onion production in New York. Researchers will share the results from trials studying herbicide efficacy, pink root management in transplanted onions, Stemphylium leaf blight fungicide programs, timing of copper applications for reducing bacterial bulb rots, adjuvant selection and use, and more!
2020 NYS Dry Bean Meeting
March 10, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 noon; lunch will follow the event
First United Methodist Church
Batavia, NY
Join us for research and production updates on dry bean varieties and bean breeding, weed management, Western bean cutworm, and white mold disease. A market analysis will be provided as well. We will review research priorities and gather suggestions for future educational programs. 1.25 DEC recertification credits (categories 10, 1a, 21, and 23) will be available.
ENYCH Listed Event
Agricultural Respirator Fit Testing Clinic
March 11 - March 12, 2020
9am - 4pm
CCE Ulster County
Kingston, NY
The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) is pleased to provide an Agricultural Respirator Fit Testing Clinic for NYS DEC Region 3 which services the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester. Clinic appointments will be held March 11 to 12, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC), 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) in Kingston.
Appointments are 1-hour long and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, only during the date range below. Groups of 8 workers can be seen at a time. Medical evaluations, fit tests, and trainings are available in both English and Spanish.
ENYCH Listed Event
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
March 12, 2020 : March 12 - Basics of Tree Fruit Production
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
March 12 - Basics of Tree Fruit Production - Mike Basedow, CCE ENYCHP. Planting and managing apples, pears, and stone fruit is a rewarding hobby and business, but it's not as simple as planting and picking. There's a lot that goes into successful orcharding! Mike will provide some of the bare essentials to help you determine if growing tree fruit is right for you.
ENYCH Listed Event
Stone Fruit Pest Management for the 2020 Growing Season
March 16, 2020
9:00am - 11:00am
webinar
Join us the morning of March 16 via webinar to review current best management practices for some of our most challenging insect, disease, and weed pests of New York stone fruit orchards. Speakers include Dr. Art Agnello, Dr. Kerik Cox, and Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie.
ENYCH Listed Event
*POSTPONED* Tree Fruit IPM for Employees
March 18, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
CCE Clinton County
Plattsburgh, NY
*This event is postponed until further notice.*
Have farm employees that need recertification credits? At this meeting, we will cover the basics of integrated pest management, including how to monitor traps, evaluate insect thresholds, and use prediction models to better manage common orchard pests of Northern New York. In the second portion of the meeting we will discuss as a group IPM tactics for managing apple scab, phytophthora root and crown rot, plum curculio, tarnished plant bug, and some common weeds in the orchard. We will also review sprayer safety.
We will be offering 2 DEC recertification credits in categories 1a, 10, and 22.
ENYCH Listed Event
Tomato Workshop: For Production in Soilless Media in Greenhouses
March 18, 2020
9:00am - 4:00pm
Jones Auditorium in the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
New Haven, CT
This one-day educational program is co-sponsored by UConn Extension, USDA Risk Management Agency and the CT Agricultural Experiment Station.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from UConn Extension and a cooperative effort of UConn Extension and the USDA Risk Management Agency.
Five pesticide recertification credits have been approved for this event for attendees from all New England States.
ENYCH Listed Event
Diversifying Production on Small Farms - A Webinar Series about Opportunities
March 19, 2020 : March 19 - Food Safety for Small Farms
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Webinar
March 19 - Food Safety for Small Farms - Elisabeth Hodgdon, CCE ENYCHP. Elisabeth is a regional vegetable specialist and farm food safety lead for the ENYCHP. She is actively involved in high tunnel research, invasive pest management, and pesticide and food safety education. In the final segment of our series, Elisabeth will guide the audience through a thoughtful approach to designing diversified farming systems with food safety in mind.
ENYCH Listed Event
Creating Pollinator Habitat: What Insects Should I Expect?
March 19, 2020
12:00pm - 12:45pm
webinar
The point of a pollinator habitat is to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.
We look at the insects we found in our plots and discuss whether they are 'good' or 'bad' and what benefits this may have for your environment.
ENYCH Listed Event
Hands-on Pruning Demonstration with Dr. Terence Robinson - Champlain Valley
March 19, 2020
9:00am - 12:00pm
Forrence Orchards
Peru, NY
Join us for a morning of hands-on pruning discussion and demonstration with Dr. Terence Robinson. Terence will walk us through the key steps of pruning the tall spindle orchard, and will also review pruning techniques for other orchard systems commonly grown across the Champlain Valley.
Precision Agriculture Series - Steuben County
February 6, 2020
March 26, 2020
April 9, 2020
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Steuben County Office Bldg Annex Conference Rooms A-B
Bath, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn what precision agriculture entails, the economics of using precision ag, and the preferred methodology and benefits. This free, 3-day event series is being organized by CCE Steuben County with assistance from Dr. Ali Nafchi, Precision Ag Specialist of the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program and CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops team. Topics for each day will be determined by the audience interests and questions.
ONLINE: Cole Crop School
March 30, 2020
9:00am join webinar; 9:15am - 12:30pm program
Online Meeting
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SWITCHED TO AN ONLINE FORMAT. Online registration is now open! Note that 3.0 DEC credits are still available in categories 1a, 10, and 23.
Fresh Market cole crop production has gotten tougher over the last few years. In addition to scouting, ID and management of common pests, diseases, and weeds, the morning includes special seminars on controlling swede midge, alternaria, and on winter high tunnel production strategies. This school is designed for organic and conventional fresh market growers who consider themselves beginner or intermediate skill-level cole crops producers.
ENYCH Listed Event
Bloom Thinning with the Pollen Tube Growth Model
March 31, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm
webinar
Join us via webinar to learn about bloom thinning with the pollen tube growth model. We will hear from Dr. Greg Peck, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Cornell University in Ithaca.
Upcoming Events
2025 Finger Lakes Auction Winter Growers Meeting
January 2, 2025
Penn Yan, NY
At this grower-focused meeting, ag industry experts will discuss pest control in vegetables, weed management strategies and best practices, seed germination, an introduction to foliar nutrient uptake in vegetables, and grouping flowers by growth needs. Plus we'll hear from a grower panel from Kutztown Produce Auction, moderated with NYS specific pest control from Judson Reid.
2.25 DEC recertification credits will be offered in categories 10, 1a, 23, and 24.
2025 Ontario Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting
January 15, 2025
Stanley, NY
This grower-focused meeting will include information about pesticide applicator recertification and record keeping requirements, disease control in cole crops and vine crops, and using biocontrols for insect management in greenhouses. Several seed and ag input companies will be on-hand to share product news.
2.75 DEC recertification credits will be offered in categories 10, 1a, 23 and 24. CORE credits (0.5) offered too!
Intro to Food Safety and GAPs Training
February 19, 2025
via Zoom,
This virtual workshop will serve two purposes:
- For produce farms just interested in learning about farm food safety, this program will introduce principles and best practices.
- For produce farms look for a GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) training needed to meet buyer demands for audit/certification, this program will provide that as well.