Cornell Vegetable Program Enrollment

Program Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Variety Evaluation
  • Market Development
  • Pest Management
  • Cultural Practices

Enrollment Benefits

  • Telephone / Email Consultations
  • VegEdge Newsletter
  • Direct Mailings
  • Educational Meetings & Conferences
  • In-Field Educational Opportunities
  • On-Farm Research Trials

CVP Enrollment Form (PDF; 261KB)

Enrollee Login

Enter Password:

Log In To Access:

  • Issues of VegEdge Newsletters

Not an Enrollee? Enroll Now!

Online Enrollment Form

Not an Enrollee? Enroll Now!

Online Enrollment Form

Events - month view

view earlier monthsearlier months

October 2016

Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day

October 13, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY

Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
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

CRAVE Conference: Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology
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

Setting Rent for Farmland
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

Farm to Institution Market Readiness
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.


December 2016

Growing Table Grapes for Profit Workshop

December 1, 2016
Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Voorheesville, NY

Growing Table Grapes for Profit Workshop

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

Event Offers DEC Credits

December 6, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Geneva, NY

2016 Processing Snap Bean Advisory Meeting
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

Cut Flower Conference: First Annual Capital Region and Hudson Valley

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

Farm Food Safety Workshop (Broome County)
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

Grape Growers' Potluck
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 Table Beet Advisory Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

December 8, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; complimentary lunch follows
Batavia, NY

2016 Table Beet Advisory Meeting
All are invited to discuss table beet production in New York. Hear ideas and concerns from fellow growers and industry members. Your input is needed to set future research priorities. 1.0 DEC recertification credits available.

2016 Processing Carrot, Sweet Corn, Pea and Lima Bean Advisory

Event Offers DEC Credits

December 8, 2016
12:45 PM - 3:45 PM; complimentary lunch at noon
Batavia, NY

2016 Processing Carrot, Sweet Corn, Pea and Lima Bean Advisory
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.

Free Money? - Finding the right grants, cost-share programs and low-interest loan programs

December 15, 2016 : Ulster County

December 15, 2016 : Dutchess County

December 16, 2016 : Clinton County

December 16, 2016 : Washington County

December 14, 2016 : Schoharie County

Ulster County

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.


Cover Crops Grower Discussion

December 14, 2016
6:30pm-8:00pm
Keeseville, NY

Cover Crops Grower Discussion
Join Amy Ivy for an informal grower discussion about fitting cover crops into vegetable rotations in the Northern Part of our region.
more crops
Asparagus

Asparagus

Beets

Beets

Broccoli

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cabbage

Carrots

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Dry Beans

Dry Beans

Eggplant

Eggplant

Ethnic Vegetables

Ethnic Vegetables

Garlic

Garlic

Horseradish

Horseradish

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Leeks

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Melons

Melons

Mushrooms

Mushrooms

Onions

Onions

Parsnips

Parsnips

Peas

Peas

Peppers

Peppers

Potatoes

Potatoes

Pumpkins / Gourds

Pumpkins / Gourds

Radishes

Radishes

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Rutabaga

Rutabaga

Snap Beans

Snap Beans

Squash - Summer

Squash - Summer

Squash- Winter

Squash- Winter

Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Turnips

Turnips

more crops
view calendar of events

Upcoming Events

2026 Ontario Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 14, 2026
Stanley, NY

At this grower-focused meeting, ag industry experts will discuss European Cherry Fruit Fly, greenhouse phytosanitary inspections, the benefits of using cover crops, plus more. Two grower panel discussions will focus on pest management techniques. DEC recertification credits offered in categories 10, 1a, 22, 23, and 24.

Genesee Valley Winter Produce Meeting

January 20, 2026
Farmersville, NY

Fresh market production meeting for small to mid-sized farms. Topics include: fundamentals of plant disease management, keeping yourself safe while spraying (organic & conventional), mushrooms, white mold management, selling at auction, and soil health.

Chautauqua Region Winter Vegetable Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 30, 2026
Randolph, NY

Fresh market production meeting for small to mid-sized farms. Topics include: vegetable disease management, keeping yourself safe while spraying (organic & conventional), soil and water sampling, managing soil organic matter, grower panel, industry and programmatic updates.

DEC credits available: 1.0 in CORE plus 1.5 in 1a and 23.

Announcements

We're Hiring! Vegetable Field Research Techs

Join our team! If you enjoy working outdoors and want to gain hands-on experience in plant agriculture and field research conducted on a diverse set of working vegetable farms, this position is an excellent opportunity for you! Working 2-3 years as a technician for the Cornell Vegetable Program (CVP) is proven foundation for students that are graduate school bound, as well as moving up within CVP/Cornell, especially in the Extension field. We are looking for someone with excellent work ethics, appreciation for agriculture, attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Entry Level Positions:

Full-time, Albion, NY (Hoepting). 1-year appointment with potential for extension depending upon performance and funding. Excellent benefits. Working overtime (more than 40 hours/week), including evenings, is common from June through September. Emphasis on muck onion production, plant pathology, entomology and weed science. Learn more and apply!

Seasonal, Batavia, NY (Kikkert). June-August (39 hours/week) with possible extension depending on candidate availability. Assist with pest monitoring and data collection in a variety of crops including dry beans, snap beans, sweet corn, onions, potatoes and cole crops. Learn more!

Both positions:
  • Start June 1, 2026
  • Require reliable transportation for regular travel throughout CVP multi-county region
  • Involve working in vegetable crops that have been treated with pesticides
  • Involve some work on diverse vegetable crops, including organic
Application deadline: January 31, 2026

Cornell Crop and Pest Management Guidelines Paused

From Cornell IPM:

Highlighting its commitment to quality and long-term sustainability, Cornell Integrated Pest Management's Pesticide Safety Education Program has announced a pause in production of the 2026 Cornell Crop and Pest Management Guidelines.

Cornell IPM Director Alejandro Calixto said this temporary measure is the result of a comprehensive reimagining process facilitated by Illume Projects of Ithaca, which included end-user interviews, internal surveys and sales data analytics.

"It became clear to us that we cannot continue producing the guidelines and fully restructure them at the same time," Calixto said. "By pausing production, we can dedicate all available resources and time to rebuilding the production process, ensuring that when we re-launch in 2027, the guidelines will reflect a modernized approach built around the grower and other user experience."

A series of annually updated reference manuals produced by Cornell IPM and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the Cornell Crop and Pest Management Guidelines are widely used by farmers, agronomists, crop consultants and extension educators in New York and throughout the Northeast. They include information about current IPM recommendations, pesticide options, cultural practices, nutrient management, disease, insect and weed identification and resistance-management strategies.

Calixto and Pesticide Safety Education Program Lead Mike Helms will spearhead efforts to restructure the guideline process over the next 12 months, with a goal of launching a more streamlined, user-friendly version in 2027.

Limited copies of the 2025 guidelines remain available for purchase while supplies last through The Cornell Store. The 2026-2027 Greenhouse Guidelines will be available.

For more information contact Helms at mjh14@cornell.edu.