Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Enrollment

Program Areas

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

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

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Event Details

Date

March 15, 2018

Time

5:00-7:30pm

Location

Hudson Valley Research Lab
3357 US Hwy 9W
Highland, NY 12528

Cost

$20.00 Per Class
(additional attendee $20.00 ea.)

$60.00 For all 4 sessions
(additional attendee $60.00 ea.)
If you register for all 4 classes here, you do not need to register for the other programs.

Host

Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture

Elizabeth Higgins
(518) 949-3722

Pre-Registration Deadline: March 14, 2018

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Keeping Good Staff when Money is Tight & Managing Conflict in the Workplace

March 15, 2018


How do you keep them down on the farm?

Although everyone likes to be paid, money is not the only, or even most important, motivator for staff retention and performance. This workshop will cover research on rewards and incentives in the workplace to learn tools to attract and retain farm staff and reduce staff turn-over.  Workplace conflict, however, can be very demotivating for everyone and is a major cause of employee turnover. We will discuss and role-play managing conflict on the farm, terminating employees and managing employee departures.

Agenda


Effective Compensation
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory: Factors that lead to employment dissatisfaction and to job motivation
Discussion of work environments that can lead to satisfaction or dissatisfaction

Pay and Benefits
Understanding Compensation
Finding data on pay rates
What do your employees want? (reliable work, high pay, flexibility)
Strategies for getting feedback
Creating intrinsic motivation on your farm
Using Incentive Programs
Identifying Your Goal for an Incentive Program and Applying it Effectively

Managing Conflict and Terminations
2 principles of Conflict Resolution
Resources
Role play a conflict situation
Employee Terminations

This is the third of four workshops on Human Resource Management on the Farm. Sign up for the full series of workshops in Highland at a discounted price of only $15 per class
  • March 1 - Marketing your farm as a great place to work (5:00-7:30pm)
  • March 8 - What's My Job? Hiring, training and evaluating employees effectively (5:00-7:30pm)
  • March 15 - Keeping good staff when money is tight & managing conflict in the workplace(5:00-7:30pm)
  • March 22 - The compliance and safety workshop. Are you managing your risks as an employer? (1:00pm-4:00pm)




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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.

2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 6, 2026

The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won't want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plenty of interaction between speakers and attendees.  

Tuesdays 1pm-3pm January 6, 2026 - February 3, 2026 (The webinar held on February 3 will run 1pm-4pm)

Cost: $60.00 for all five sessions, $20 for single sessions

Webinars will be recorded, and all the recordings will be sent to registrants for future review.

Expanding Farm Sales: Markets, Profits, and Branding Series

January 10, 2026

Looking to diversify where you sell your farm products? This four-part workshop series helps farmers explore new opportunities in direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and institutional markets. Learn how to meet buyer expectations, price for profitability, and build lasting relationships that support your business goals. Participants will strengthen marketing and communication skills, evaluate which sales channels best fit their farm, and connect with buyers, distributors, and local partners who can help expand their reach. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your market presence, this program will help you chart the right path for your farm's future.

Four Session Series: Saturdays from 10AM to Noon, January 10-January 31, 2026

Attend at one of three locations: Schoharie Extension Center - Cobleskill, NY; Otsego Education Center - Cooperstown, NY; Via Zoom

Pre-registration is requested! Fee: $25 Register Here

Any questions can be directed to Kelley Doolin at kmd322@cornell.edu

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