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
Ag Labor Road Show IX
December 1, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 1
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
December 9, 2025 : Save the Date - Ag Labor Road Show In-Person Event (Greenwich, NY)
Greenwich, NY
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
The in-person session for Eastern NY is December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY - full day in person session
Additional in-person sessions are:
December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY, December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
December 22, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 2
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
December 17, 2025
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York, but aren't sure where to start? Join DEC representative Kenneth Klubek for a discussion on who needs to become a certified pesticide applicator, certification types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026 : Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
January 13, 2026 : Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
January 20, 2026 : Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
January 27, 2026 : Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
February 3, 2026 : Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends
Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends