We are back in person with two full days of informative sessions and 12 DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits Available!

Program Overview & DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024: 

• Tree Fruit Session 1, King Street Ballroom, 9:00am - 11:35am 2.0 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
  
• Tree Fruit Session 2, King Street Ballroom, 1:00pm - 3:50pm 0.75 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22  
• Small Fruit Session, Shaker Room, 9:00am - 12:00pm -  2.75 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
• Agritourism Session 1, Town Hall, 1:15pm - 3:30pm - No Credits
  
• Grape Session, Town Hall, 8:50am - 11:45am - 1.0 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22

Thursday, February 22, 2024

• Tree Fruit Session 3, King Street Ballrooms 2 & 4, 9:00am - 11:35am - 0.75 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
• Cut Flowers, King Street Ballrooms 6 & 8, 8:50am - 12:00pm  - 1.0 Credits in Categories 10, 1a, 24 and 25
• Vegetable Session 1, Town Hall, 9:05am - 11:15am - 1.50 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 23 
  
• Vegetable Session 2, Town Hall, 1:15pm - 3:40pm - 1.25 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 23
  
• Agritourism Session 2, King Street Ballrooms 2&4, 1:15pm - 3:30pm - no credits

When registering, please be sure to choose the correct cost option depending on your membership status with Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture and whether you will be attending one day or two.  

Registration Rates:  Pre-registration Extended to February 16, 2024 and is strongly encouraged and a great value.

CCE ENYCHP Member:  Single day: $90          Two days: $150

Non ENYCHP Member:  Single day: $130        Two days: $190

Additional Registrations from the same farm will save $10 per registration.

Walk-In Rates: (After February 14th including day of programs):

Single day: $140                Two days: $230

All registrants receive a delicious hot lunch buffet, beverages and dessert!

Lodging:  Group Rate of $149.00/night per room at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel Reservations:  Individual guests may call the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel directly to book rooms at the discounted rate using the local number provided below.  Reservations must be received no later than February 12, 2024, to get the discounted rate.  When requesting a room, guests may refer to the Group Code: FRU.  Call 518-869-8100 directly to make your reservation.

2024 Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference Program (PDF; 7537KB)