Events - month view
earlier monthsNovember 2015
CRAVE Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30am - 3:30pm
Ithaca, NY
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.
CCE ENYCHP Pumpkin Variety Trial
November 10, 2015
1:00pm-3pm
Melrose, NY
Come see and learn about 20 different varieties of pumpkins!
This event will be run by Charles Bornt.
DEC credits have been approved. 1.5 credits for categories 10, 1A & 23
Northeast SARE Unifying Resistance Management Education for Vegetable & Fruit Production
November 30 - December 10, 2015
2:30pm - 3:30pm
A "train the trainer" webinar series
Northeastern Extension personnel, IPM scouts, ag suppliers, and
industry representatives are invited to participate in this educational series to create a unified approach to delivering resistance management (RM) education to Northeastern producers.
December 2015
Organic Dry Bean Discussion Group
December 1, 2015
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Canandaigua, NY
We will continue our discussion and networking on the potential opportunities and challenges of increased organic dry bean production in New York State. The demand for organic dry beans continues to increase. While there are a number of growers producing organic dry beans in NY it is a very small percentage of the total dry bean production in the state. The interest in this topic is broad based, and includes growers, shippers, processors, brokers, NY Certified Organic, and NOFA-NY.
Finger Lakes Soil Health Grower Discussion Group
December 9, 2015
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Stanley, NY
GROWERS interested in improving their soil health for improved farm profitability and soil resilience with changing weather are invited to attend. This discussion group focuses on discussing options and sharing experiences related to reducing tillage, increasing cover crops, improving crop rotations, using manure/compost, and choosing/modifying equipment.
2015 Processing Snap Bean Advisory Meeting
December 14, 2015
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY
The processing snap bean industry will meet to discuss the 2015 growing season and to set priorities for future research. Your input is needed! Come early for a complimentary lunch at noon with invited speaker Dr. Paul Mitchell, University of Wisconsin - Madison providing an update on the Specialty Crops Research Initiative Multistate Project "Building Market Foundations for Sustainable Vegetable Production and Processing."
2015 Processing Sweet Corn Advisory Meeting
December 14, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Geneva, NY
Your input is needed to set future research priorities. Come discuss the 2015 growing season with your industry peers and hear the latest research results. Complimentary lunch provided following the meeting with invited speaker Dr. Paul Mitchell, University of Wisconsin - Madison providing an update on the Specialty Crops Research Initiative Multistate Project "Building Market Foundations for Sustainable Vegetable Production and Processing."
2015 Processing Pea Advisory Meeting
December 16, 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Batavia, NY
Come discuss the 2015 processing pea season with industry colleagues. Your input is needed to set priorities for future research.
2015 Processing Lima Bean Advisory Meeting
December 16, 2015
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Batavia, NY
The processing lima bean industry will meet to discuss the 2015 growing season and to set priorities for future research. Your input is needed!
2015 Processing Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting
December 16, 2015
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Batavia, NY
All are invited to discuss the 2015 processing beet and carrot season in New York. Hear ideas and concerns from fellow growers and industry members. Your input is needed to set future research priorities.
2015 Upstate New York Potato Advisory Meeting
December 17, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Canandaigua, NY
Growers, consultants, processors, packers, extension, college and agency personnel are encouraged to come and discuss the concerns, needs and opportunities of the Upstate NY potato industry. We will begin with a Roundtable for everyone to share their concerns and interests. Growers are asked to bring ideas for needed research, extension programming, and industry projects. DEC and CCA credits will be available.
January 2016
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.
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Fungi, Forage & Forest
June 12, 2026 : Friday Evening
Buckets, Beds & Totems
Explore mushroom cultivation techniques featuring oyster mushrooms, wine caps, and lion's mane mushrooms.
June 13, 2026 : Saturday Full-Day
Wild Edibles
Learn about edible plants and responsible foraging practices focused on plants only (no wild mushroom foraging).
Agroforestry Talk
Discover how agroforestry systems can support farm diversification and sustainable land management.
Shiitake Inoculation (hands-on workshop at Heartland Organics)
Participate in a hands-on shiitake inoculation workshop and learn the basics of log-grown mushroom production.
2026 Muck Onion Growers Twilight Meeting in Oswego
June 18, 2026
Oswego, NY
Open to all Onion Enthusiasts, the Muck Onion Growers Twilight Meeting will include an onion disease research update from 2025, new fungicide recommendations for 2026, an onion maggot seed treatment update, herbicide demonstration tour, and more. This educational event is immediately followed by a catered dinner; both are FREE thanks to generous sponsors!
2.25 DEC recertification credits available in categories 1a, 10 and 23. CCA credits will be offered too.