Events - month view
January 2015
NY Farms to NY Plates
January 19, 2015
8:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Liverpool, NY
ENYCHPVSVF
January 28 - March 10, 2015
February 2015
Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers’ School & Mini Trade Show
February 24, 2015
8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Middletown, NY
Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 8:30 am to 4:15 pm
Villa Venezia, 2257 Goshen Turnpike
Middletown, NY 10941
Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 25, 2015
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Albany, NY
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm (PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION)
Best Western Sovereign Hotel
1228 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Northern Commercial Vegetable Growers’ School and Mini Trade Show!
February 26, 2015
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Thursday, February 26, 2015, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Holiday Inn, 412 Route 3
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
March 2015
Hudson Valley Garlic School HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 10th
March 10, 2015
9:30 am -2:30 pm
Highland, NY
March 10, 2015
9:30 am to 2:30 pm (includes lunch)
Hudson Valley Research Lab
3357 US Highway 9W
Highland, NY 12528
This full-day meeting will include updates on diseases including fusarium and botrytis from Cornell University's new pathologist, Dr. Sarah Pethybridge, an update on weed control options from Christy Hoepting of the Cornell Vegetable Program and from Crystal Stewart of the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program; updates on diseases to look for including Aster Yellows and insects to look for including Leek Moth; and industry updates from David Stern.
Two-Day GAPS training in Plattsburgh, NY
March 24 - March 25, 2015
Tuesday 8:00 am-4:00pm, Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 1 - Vine Training and Pruning, Champlain Valley
March 28, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Morrisonville, NY

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.
