Events - month view
May 2019
Women in Agriculture Discussion Group: Urban Farming
May 6, 2019
Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Buffalo, NY

The May 6 meeting will cover positive public relations and navigating municipal ordinances in urban farming. The meeting will be hosted by Mayda Pozantides (Groundwork Market Garden) and Allison DeHonney (Urban Fruits & Veggies). Participants will learn about production in urban soils and how to adapt farming techniques for urban environments.
Last Monday Grant Webinar for Fruit and Vegetable Growers - May
May 27, 2019
12:00-1:00
In order to help focus the program, the webinars will be limited to grants that are relevant to fruit and vegetable farmers in Eastern New York.
There is a possibility of webinars related to grants for experimental crops (i.e. hops and hemp) if it is likely that fruit and vegetable growers would be interested.
June 2019
Ag Manager Webinar Series: Understanding the Time Value of Money
June 4, 2019
12:30 - 12:50pm
Muck Donut Hour Begins
June 4, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 11, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs
June 6, 2019 : How Harmonized and Basic GAPs Applies to Your Farm
June 13, 2019 : Write a Food Safety Plan for Your Farm

All produce farms are encouraged to complete GAPs training. Understanding Farm Food Safety regardless of buyers' demands is the right thing for growers to do.
Lunch will be provided, space is limited and pre-registration is required by May 30th. For more information or to pre-register contact Lynn Bliven, CCE Allegany County, at 585-268-7644 ext. 18 or email Lynn.
Ag Manager Webinar Series: Making Capital Investment Decisions
June 18, 2019
12:30 - 12:50pm
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 18, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

Oswego County Onion Twilight Meeting
June 20, 2019
4:30 - 6:45 PM, dinner to follow at Sorbello & Sons
Oswego, NY

Last Monday Grant Webinar for Fruit and Vegetable Growers - June
June 24, 2019
12:00-1:00
In order to help focus the program, the webinars will be limited to grants that are relevant to fruit and vegetable farmers in Eastern New York.
There is a possibility of webinars related to grants for experimental crops (i.e. hops and hemp) if it is likely that fruit and vegetable growers would be interested.
Women in Agriculture Discussion Group: Maple and Agroforestry
June 24, 2019
Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Lawtons, NY

The June 24 meeting will cover maple production and putting woodlots to work led by Sharon Bachman, CCE Erie County. The meeting will be hosted by Lynn Gabel (Gabel's Maple Syrup). Lynn will share her experience in event agritourism and marketing value-added products.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 25, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

July 2019
Pesticide Exam Certification Summer Trainings
July 2 - July 23, 2019
1:30pm - 4:30pm each day
Plattsburgh, NY
Ag Manager Webinar Series: Understanding Financial Statements 1 (Balance Sheets)
July 2, 2019
12:30 - 12:50pm
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 2, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting for Auction Growers (Seneca)
July 3, 2019
Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Romulus, NY

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 9, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting for Auction Growers (Ontario)
July 9, 2019
Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Stanley, NY

FSMA/PSA Food Grower Training Course
July 15, 2019
8:00am - 5:30pm
Warrensburg, NY
Women in Agriculture Discussion Group: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production plus Insect Control
July 15, 2019
Monday, 6:30 - 8:30pm
East Aurora, NY

The July 15 meeting will cover vegetable & small fruit production and insect control led by Elizabeth Buck, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, and Abby Seaman, NYS IPM Program. The meeting will be hosted by Gayle and Naomi Thorpe (Thorpe's Organic Family Farm). Gayle and Naomi will share their experiences managing a diversified organic farming operation and family farm transitions.
Ag Manager Webinar Series: Understanding Financial Statements 2 (Income Statements)
July 16, 2019
12:30 - 12:50pm
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 16, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting for Auction Growers (Yates)
July 19, 2019
Friday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Himrod, NY

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 23, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY

CCE & Hudson Valley Research Lab Research & Extension Tour
July 26, 2019
12:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland, NY
Last Monday Grant Webinar for Fruit and Vegetable Growers - July
July 29, 2019
12:00-1:00
In order to help focus the program, the webinars will be limited to grants that are relevant to fruit and vegetable farmers in Eastern New York.
There is a possibility of webinars related to grants for experimental crops (i.e. hops and hemp) if it is likely that fruit and vegetable growers would be interested.
WNY Produce Auction Summer Meeting (Orleans Co.)
July 29, 2019
Monday, 5:45 - 8:00pm
Medina, NY

Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms - Tools for Employers
July 29, 2019 : Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms - Tools for Employers
July 30, 2019 : Preventing Sexual Harassment on Farms - Tools for Employers
Ag Manager Webinar Series: Understanding Financial Statements 3 (Budget and Analysis)
July 30, 2019
12:30 - 12:50pm
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
July 30, 2019
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY


Upcoming Events
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.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Food Safety Training
March 10, 2026
Newark, NY
Learn about food safety on the farm! This event hosted by the Cornell Vegetable Program, Cornell Lake Ontario Fruit Team, CCE Wayne County, and the NYS Department of Agriculture, will cover good agricultural practices (GAPs) to help reduce the risk of microbial contamination on the farm, keeping food and consumers safe.