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January 2023
High Tunnel Winter Greens Workshop
January 9, 2023
9am - 12pm
Zoom Webinar
Winter greens production has greatly expanded in the Northeast with increased construction of high tunnels on farms and demand for year-round local food from consumers. In this workshop, we will address common pest and disease problems that arise with winter growing, how to reduce food safety risk in your leafy greens, and tips for marketing and packaging greens to increase sales in the winter months.
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class in Western NY
January 11, 2023
9:00-4:00
CCE Orleans County
Albion, NY
The Lake Ontario Fruit Team and Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS. You will work with others in a group through a series of problems and leave with a better sense of how you can organize and interpret your own financial information to make better long-term investment decisions about your farm business. THIS SESSION IS AT THE CCE ORLEANS COUNTY OFFICE
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class in the Capital District
January 17, 2023
9:00-4:00
CCE Saratoga County
Ballston Spa, NY
The Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and Lake Ontario Fruit Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS. You will work with others in a group through a series of problems and leave with a better sense of how you can organize and interpret your own financial information to make better long-term investment decisions about your farm business. THIS SESSION IS AT THE CCE SARATOGA COUNTY OFFICE
NEW DATE! - How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class in Western NY
January 20, 2023
9:00-4:00
CCE Wayne County
Newark, NY
The Lake Ontario Fruit Team and Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS. You will work with others in a group through a series of problems and leave with a better sense of how you can organize and interpret your own financial information to make better long-term investment decisions about your farm business. THIS SESSION IS AT THE CCE WAYNE COUNTY OFFICE
February 2023
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class in the Hudson Valley
February 7, 2023
9:00-4:00
Cornell Hudson Valley Lab
Highland, NY
The Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and the Lake Ontario Fruit Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS. You will work with others in a group through a series of problems and leave with a better sense of how you can organize and interpret your own financial information to make better long-term investment decisions about your farm business. THIS SESSION IS AT THE CORNELL HUDSON VALLEY LAB
How Profitable Will My New Orchard Investment Be? 1-day, hands-on skills class in Northern NY
February 9, 2023
9:00-4:00
CCE Clinton County
Plattsburgh, NY
The Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and the Lake Ontario Fruit Team are offering a 1-day, hands-on course for tree fruit farms on using farm financial information and other resources to make decisions about long-term investments or changes to their business. We will apply the techniques covered in the 8-part webinar series in December to scenarios using sample financial data from fruit farms in NYS. You will work with others in a group through a series of problems and leave with a better sense of how you can organize and interpret your own financial information to make better long-term investment decisions about your farm business. THIS SESSION IS AT THE CCE CLINTON COUNTY OFFICE
Apple Leafcurling Midge IPM Webinar
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February 16, 2023
1:30pm to 2:35pm
Zoom Webinar
In recent years, the apple leafcurling midge (ALCM) has become an increasingly problematic pest in many orchards across the northeast. Due to its small size and tendency to damage the newest terminal growth, growers often don't notice there is a problem until it is too late to manage effectively. In this webinar, Kristy Grigg-McGuffin (Horticulture IPM Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural, Food, and Rural Affairs) will discuss Ontario's experience with ALCM, including its biology, monitoring, biological control, and chemical management.
DEC Credits Available: 1 credit in categories A1, 10, 22
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf-CuqDMjHt0rRzLXGR7LiMVeh-K6dyrO
2023 ENYCHP Fruit & Vegetable Conference
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February 22 - February 23, 2023
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, and more!
March 2023
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
March 2, 2023
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Online via Zoom
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York? Join DEC representative Brian Primeau for a discussion on who needs a pesticide license, license types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
Pesticide Certification Exam Prep Course
March 14 - March 15, 2023
8:30am to 12:00pm
Online via Zoom
Are you planning to become a certified pesticide applicator in 2023? Join ENYCHP specialists for an in-depth review of topics covered on the NYS DEC pesticide applicator certification exam. This two-day virtual course includes explanation of key concepts on the core exam, test-taking tips for the core and category exam, practice questions, and Q&A with instructors. Course materials, including program recordings, practice exams, and DEC materials will be available to registrants after the program. This training is geared toward certification categories 1A (agricultural plant), 21 (field and forage), 22 (fruit), and 23 (vegetable).
Winter Stone Fruit Updates Webinar
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March 16, 2023
1:00pm-2:30pm
Zoom
CCE LOFP and CCE ENYCHP are cohosting a virtual stone fruit webinar on March 16th. We will first hear from Dr. Brett Blaauw from the University of Georgia/Clemson University on the use of mating disruption for peach tree borers. We will then hear from Dr. Terence Robinson as he gives his recommendations from growing sweet cherries on dwarfing rootstocks under rain covers in New York.
This program is eligible for .75 DEC credits in categories 1A, 10, and 22.
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Upcoming Events
Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
February 17 - February 18, 2025
REMOTE Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
8 am - 12:30 PM
Held remotely via Zoom (online)
Registration: $10 per person, open to NY state participants only
Includes printed course manual ($60 value), certificate of course completion ($35 value) and online food safety resources.
All produce growers are encouraged to attend this course to learn more about food safety practices recommended for all farms. This course contains NEW information contained in the finalized Subpart E rule on agricultural water. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires 'At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.' If you've already earned your PSA certificate, retaking this course is a great way to refresh your memory and learn about the new water requirements!
After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course.
From Seed to Success: Turn Your Idea into an Actionable Plan
January 7, 2025
January 14, 2025
January 21, 2025
January 28, 2025
February 4, 2025
February 11, 2025
February 18, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 4, 2025
: From Seed to Success: Turn Your Idea into an Actionable Plan
Do you need a business plan for your farm? Do you have an idea for a new venture, but aren't sure if it will work? This program is for you!
This course is designed for existing farm businesses or those planning to undertake a new farm business venture. Students will work with their farm's data, and the goal of the class is for participants to have a draft of a written business plan for a specific business venture.
During the course, you will learn to:
- Assess whether or not a business idea is a good fit for you.
- Develop a marketing strategy to make a profit
- Use financial tools to evaluate if your business has the potential to be profitable
This online course meets from January 7-March 4, 2025. All course content is available online so you can work on it at your own pace. There will be weekly webinars where you can meet other students and interact directly with the instructor on the content. These webinars will be recorded.
2025 Eastern New York Fruit and Vegetable Conference
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February 19 - February 20, 2025 : 2025 Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference: February 19 - 20, 2025
Albany, NY
Join us for our Annual Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference with two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Bedding Plants and other related topics and visit with more than 50 vendors!