Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Enrollment

Program Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Variety Evaluation
  • Market Development
  • Pest Management
  • Cultural Practices

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  • Telephone / Email Consultations
  • Newsletter
  • Direct Mailings
  • Educational Meetings & Conferences
  • In-Field Educational Opportunities
  • On-Farm Research Trials

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Free Money? - Finding the right grants, cost-share programs and low-interest loan programs

The Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program is offering a 2-hour program to help farmers learn about current grant and financial incentive programs for their farm business and how to assess whether a program is a good fit.

1. No free lunches!  What makes a good grant project - how to assess if a grant program is a good fit for your farm business?
2. Understanding common grant program terminology and requirements - knowing what will be required before you apply!
3. What programs are available now, and where do you look for programs in the future?  Some of the programs to be covered include:
        -NYS Beginning Farmer Grant (due January)
        -USDA Value Added Producer Grant
        -NYS Consolidated Funding Application
        -NRCS EQIP Cost Share Program
        -USDA REAP Energy Efficiency
        -NYS and USDA loans for farmworker housing
        -USDA SBIR
4. Where can you get help?

Elizabeth Higgins is the Ag Business Management Extension Specialist for the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program.  She has over 15 years' experience grant writing and project management and has assisted growers in successfully applying for USDA and NYS grants and has served on many USDA grant review panels.



Ulster County

December 15, 2016

11:00am- 1:00pm

Cooperative Extension Building
232 Plaza Road
Kingston, NY 12601


Cost

This event is free.

Ulster County

 

Dutchess County

December 15, 2016

6:00pm- 8:00pm

Cooperative Extension Building
2715 US 44
Millbrook, NY 12545


Cost

This event is free.

Dutchess County

 

Clinton County

December 16, 2016

10:00am- 12:00pm

Cooperative Extension Building
6064 NY 22
Plattsburgh, NY 12901


Cost

This event is free.

Clinton County

 

Washington County

December 16, 2016

4:00pm- 6:00pm

Cooperative Extension Building
415 Lower Main Street
Hudson Falls, NY 12839


Cost

This event is free.

Washington County


 

Schoharie County

December 14, 2016

10:00am- 12:00pm

Cooperative Extension Building
173 South Grand Street, Suite 1
Cobleskill, NY 12043


Cost

This event is free.


 



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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

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 27, 2026 : Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques

Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 3, 2026 : Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends

Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends

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This website (https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/) contains our calendar of upcoming programs and registration links. For updated programmatic information, technical resources and links to newsletters please see our program blog site: https://blogs.cornell.edu/enychp/.
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