Cornell Climate Smart Farming - Winter 2021 Webinars
Event Details
Date
February 12, 2021
February 19, 2021
February 26, 2021
Host
Cornell Smart Farming Program
climatesmartfarming.org
| If you missed one of the programs, contact the host listed in the description for links to view recorded session. Implications of Large Solar Installations and Leasing on Farmland - Zoom Webinar Friday, February 12, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm Speakers: David Kay (Cornell) & Matt Johnson (NYS Tug Hill Commission) Utility-scale solar projects have been expanding in NY recently due to the need for additional energy development, changing technology, and changes in policies at the state level. This webinar will discuss some of the implications of solar siting on farmland and how we can support renewable energy development while protecting farmland. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdeqgrj0vGNVOue2p1MeyPcTO6jnFBVeA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Using the CSF Growing Degree Day Calculator for Cropping Decisions - Zoom Webinar Friday, February 19, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm Speakers: Kitty O'Neil (NNY Regional Ag Team) & Brian Belcher (Cornell) The Cornell Climate Smart Farming Growing Degree Day (GDD) tool calculates heat accumulation to predict crop plant, pest and pathogen development for any field selected from a map. This webinar will provide an in-depth look into the inner workings of the tool and how Extension specialists and farmers are using the tool to make decisions to optimize varieties and yields, and minimize labor costs. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApc-CtqzMsE9Oz2rDd4Uc_i48D8Tw95aTk After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Irrigation Management in Processing Vegetables using the CSF Water Deficit Calculator Friday, February 26, 2021, 12:00-1:30pm Speakers: Elizabeth Buck, Steve Reiners, Julie Kickert, and Brian Belcher (Cornell University) The Cornell Climate Smart Farming Water Deficit Calculator estimates soil water content within a crop's effective root zone to inform decision makers about current and forecasted water deficits. This webinar will provide an in-depth look into how some Extension specialists and farmers are using the tool to make very precise decisions for irrigation management in processing vegetables - including looking at the physiology of drought stress in critical stages, how the tool works in detail, and examples of crops grown with irrigation or rain-fed fields. Register in advance for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcemsrjsvE9QFsIYQwkgesmSB0pB034DT After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
| Long Island Agriculture Forum: Climate Change Sessions January 5-7, 2021 This year's Long Island Agriculture Forum featured two sessions that covered climate change - the Beginner Farmer Session (How Climate Change Will Affect Weeds in the Future; Building Your Farm's Resilience in the Face of Climate Change; and Planning Your Farm to Combat Climate Change) and the General Session (Practices and Tools to Increase Farm Resiliency and Adapt to a Changing Climate; Measure to Manage: The Soil Health Benchmark Study and Recognizing the Natural Enemies That Help Control Insect Pests Outdoors). Contact Deborah Aller (da352@cornell.edu) for details on the presentations. |
| Understanding Climate Change and its Impacts on Local Agriculture Friday, January 22, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Phillips, Gansvoort Farm in Clermont, NY Dr. Phillips presented on the background of climate change, what climate change means for growers in the Hudson Valley (and eastern New York State), and how she is working to be more climate resilient on her own farm. Dr. Jennifer Phillips is a professor of science at the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and teaches in the MS in Climate Science and Policy degree program. Phillips owns and operates a sustainable livestock operation in Clermont, NY, and teaches a tutorial to Bard undergraduates on livestock farming and sustainable agriculture. Contact Jim O'Connell (jmo98@cornell.edu) for details on the webinar. |
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Asparagus
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Blueberries
Broccoli
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Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
January 22, 2026 : Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
Week 1: Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
January 29, 2026 : Cost of Production for Fruit Crops
Week 2: Cost of Production for Fruit Crops - A new tool for tree fruit, updates on berry production in NY, and strategies for tracking and using expense data
February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies
February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides- Can We Strike the Right Balance?
Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
I thought I was covered for that! Farm Insurance Webinar Series, Jan-Feb 2026
January 13, 2026 : Session 1: Insurance and Risk Management 101
Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet.
January 20, 2026 : Session 2: Liability Insurance
Coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.
January 27, 2026 : Session 3:Protecting Yourself from Disasters (Crop Insurance, USDA FSA programs and Flood Insurance)
Are you protected from a weather event on your farm? Learn about your options for Disaster Coverage (crop insurance, FSA programs, flood insurance). Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.
February 3, 2026 : Session 4: Insuring People (health, life and disability insurance)
Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce Development
February 10, 2026 : Session 5: Property Insurance
Insuring your infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team, Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.
How to Diversify or Scale Up with Confidence for Profitability - Inspired by Annie's Project
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
Do you have an idea for a new enterprise to add value to your farm? Maybe you're considering scaling up for a potential market opportunity but just aren't sure if it's a good fit for your business. Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany County, Broome County, Madison County, Onondaga County, Niagara County, Tioga County, the Niagara Small Business Development Center, and the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Team for a hybrid series on Wednesdays in February, starting on February 4th that will answer these questions and more. Annie's Project seeks to empower farm women through education, networks and resources. We welcome, and encourage, learning and sharing amongst farm women as we help you grow as decision-makers and leaders on your farm.