Join the ENYCHP and Cornell scientists on August 11 for the Capital Region Orchard Twilight meeting in Saratoga! We will be touring Bowman Orchards and reviewing seasonal recommendations for pests and diseases for apples, plums, and berries, as well discussing crop insurance.

AGENDA

5:00 pm | Welcome & Introductions

5:05 pm | Farm tour, crop mix discussion - Kevin Bowman, Manager, Bowman Orchards

5:30 pm | Seasonal Apple Disease Concerns and Pre-harvest Disease Management - Dr. Scott Cosseboom, Hudson Valley Research Lab

5:50 pm | Apple Orchard Pest Dynamics and Management Tactics - Dr. Andres Antolinez, Hudson Valley Research Lab

6:10 pm | Crop Insurance Options for Fruit Growers - Does Whole Farm Revenue Make Sense? - Liz Higgins, CCE ENYCHP

6:25 pm | 2026 Berry Season Review - Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP

6:45 pm | Plum IPM Discussion - Mike Basedow, CCE ENYCHP

6:55 pm | Final Questions, DEC Certificates

NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits: 1.25 in categories 22, 1A, & 10 

Cost: Free!

Registration: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_fb56c83a737b

Please note this is a new registration system, so it will prompt you to login/create a login and input some additional information.

Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xApLda...

Questions? Reach out to Mike at mrb254@cornell.edu or 518 410 6823.