2025 Berry Twilight Meetings
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
Topics to be covered:
- Farm walk of the hosting farm
- Seasonal pest updates for berries and other fruit
- SWD monitoring and management
- SWD attract and kill research trial results to date
Light refreshments will be served
DEC Recertification Credits will be available (Categories 10, 1a, 22)
Event Details
Date
July 2, 2025
Time
5:30-7:00PM
Location
Dressel Farms
271 NY-208
New Paltz, NY 12561
Host
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program and Cornell IPMBerry Twilight Meeting at Dressel Farms
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
Topics to be covered:
- Farm walk of the hosting farm
- Seasonal pest updates for berries and other fruit
- SWD monitoring and management
- SWD attract and kill research trial results to date
Light refreshments will be served
DEC Recertification Credits will be available (Categories 10, 1a, 22)
Event Details
Date
July 16, 2025
Time
5:30-7:00PM
Location
Samascott Orchards
5 Sunset Ave
Kinderhook, NY 12106
Host
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program and Cornell IPMBerry Twilight Meeting at Samascott Orchards
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
Topics to be covered:
- Farm walk of the hosting farm
- Seasonal pest updates for berries and other fruit
- SWD monitoring and management
- SWD attract and kill research trial results to date
Light refreshments will be served
DEC Recertification Credits will be available (Categories 10, 1a, 22)
Event Details
Date
August 6, 2025
Time
5:30-7:00PM
Location
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Rd
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Host
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program and Cornell IPMBerry Twilight Meeting at Fishkill Farms
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
Topics to be covered:
- Farm walk of the hosting farm
- Seasonal pest updates for berries and other fruit
- SWD monitoring and management
- SWD attract and kill research trial results to date
Light refreshments will be served
DEC Recertification Credits will be available (Categories 10, 1a, 22)
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
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
Leading the Farm Team: Supervisory Skills for New Managers
April 14, 2026 : Session 1: Becoming a Supervisor
The transition from working alongside employees to supervising them can be challenging. This session explores the shift from individual contributor to supervisor and the mindset and skills needed to lead a team effectively. Participants will learn about the role of a supervisor, key leadership behaviors, and how to build trust and credibility with employees.
April 21, 2026 : Session 2: Improving Performance
This session will introduce the performance triad—clear expectations, training, and feedback—to support employee success. We will discuss practical communication strategies, how to give constructive feedback, and how supervisors can help employees improve their performance over time.
April 28, 2026 : Session 3: Managing Conflict
Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. This session covers some of the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors and the responsibilities managers have in addressing workplace concerns.
Participants will also explore common sources of workplace conflict, learn to recognize potential biases that can influence management decisions, and discuss practical approaches for addressing difficult situations and resolving conflicts at work.