Events - month view
earlier monthsFebruary 2016
Balanced Pruning Workshop
February 19, 2016
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Old Chatham, NY
2016 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 24, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Albany, NY
Attention Capital District Vegetable Growers!
2016 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show! Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Best Western Albany Airport Inn, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We have received 4.0 DEC Recertification credits for this location in Categories 1A, 23 and 10.
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2016 Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School & Mini Trade Show
February 25, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kingston, NY
Attention Hudson Valley Vegetable Growers!
Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School & Mini Trade Show
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Best Western Plus of Kingston, 503 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
We have received 4.0 DEC Recertification credits for this location in Categories 1A, 23 and 10.
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Farm Business and Marketing Workshop Series
February 29, 2016 : Session #1 Building Resilience into your Farm Business Plan
Peer to peer classes for farmers who want to strengthen and expand their business
This three-part series is designed to bring farmers together to share experiences and ideas.Your participation, discussions and experiences will help shape each session. The mission of the peer to peer network is to strengthen the future of our local agricultural economy by fostering connections and support between farmers. Sessions 1 & 2 will feature local food prepared by the SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts students.
Cost:
$35 per person for the full series, $20 per person if you would like to attend just one of the sessions. Add $5 per session for additional guests from the same farm. Session #3 is free.
We do not want cost to be a barrier and scholarships are available through the SUNY Adirondack Sustainable Agriculture Fund, administered through the SUNY Adirondack Foundation. Please contact Jared Woodcock at woodcockj@sunyacc.edu for more information regarding scholarships
Pres-registration through the Office of Continuing Education
is required. Phone: (518) 743-2238 | Fax: (518) 743-2318 | sunyacc.edu/ContinuingEd
March 2016
2016 Onion School
March 8, 2016
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Middletown, NY
Respirator Fit Test Workshop (CANCELED)
March 14, 2016
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Highland, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Effective Orchard Spraying - Hudson Valley- FULL
March 15, 2016
9:00am-3:15pm
Highland, NY
THS EVENT IS FULL.
Through this full-day day course on Effective Orchard Spraying growers will learn how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
Northern Veg School
March 15, 2016
8:30am - 3:00pm
Keeseville, NY
2016 Northeastern New York and Vermont Winter Grape School
March 17, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Lake George, NY
The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT.
Guidelines
March 17, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Lake George, NY
The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT.
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
March 18, 2016
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Red Hook, NY
Pot Luck Dinner
March 23, 2016
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Marlboro, NY
2016 Small Fruit Regional School - Berry Production Workshop
March 24, 2016
9am - 3:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Mark your calendars!
Cornell Berry Production Workshop
2.5 - 3 DEC credits have been applied for in categories 1A, 10, 22 and 23
Navigating NEWA for Apple Growers - Champlain Valley- CANCELED
March 31, 2016
8:30am - 12:30pm
Chazy, NY
$10 per person
Farm Business and Marketing Workshop Series
March 15, 2016 : Session #2 Breaking into Wholesale Marketing
Peer to peer classes for farmers who want to strengthen and expand their business
This three-part series is designed to bring farmers together to share experiences and ideas.Your participation, discussions and experiences will help shape each session. The mission of the peer to peer network is to strengthen the future of our local agricultural economy by fostering connections and support between farmers. Sessions 1 & 2 will feature local food prepared by the SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts students.
Cost:
$35 per person for the full series, $20 per person if you would like to attend just one of the sessions. Add $5 per session for additional guests from the same farm. Session #3 is free.
We do not want cost to be a barrier and scholarships are available through the SUNY Adirondack Sustainable Agriculture Fund, administered through the SUNY Adirondack Foundation. Please contact Jared Woodcock at woodcockj@sunyacc.edu for more information regarding scholarships
Pres-registration through the Office of Continuing Education
is required. Phone: (518) 743-2238 | Fax: (518) 743-2318 | sunyacc.edu/ContinuingEd
April 2016
Berry Processing Workshop
April 1, 2016
10:00am-2:00pm
Stottville, NY
Navigating NEWA for Apple Growers - Capital District
April 1, 2016
8:30am - 12:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
$10 per person
Effective Orchard Spraying - Champlain Valley
April 7, 2016
9:00am - 3:15pm
Peru, NY
Through this full-day day course on Effective Orchard Spraying growers will learn how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
English Session- Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers
April 7, 2016
8:00am - 12:00pm
Hyde Park, NY
This training is for English speakers.
We will again hold training programs so that DEC can issue "special permits" to these non-certified applicators that work under the supervision of a private certified applicator. This "special permit" will enable trained workers to apply restricted-use pesticides to tree fruit for the 2016 season without "direct, on-site supervision". These DEC "special permits" are being made available to assist individuals who have difficulty taking English written tests and are therefor not certified.
Supervisor Requirements: The supervising certified applicator is required to attend the beginning portion of the English Speaking session.
Registration Must be completed by Thursday, March 31, 2016. No walk-ins will be taken.
Pot Luck Dinner
April 7, 2016
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Warwick, NY
Spanish Session- Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers
April 7, 2016
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyde Park, NY
This training is for Spanish speakers.
We will again hold training programs so that DEC can issue "special permits" to these non-certified applicators that work under the supervision of a private certified applicator. This "special permit" will enable trained workers to apply restricted-use pesticides to tree fruit for the 2016 season without "direct, on-site supervision". These DEC "special permits" are being made available to assist individuals who have difficulty taking English written tests and are therefor not certified.
Supervisor Requirements: The supervising certified applicator is required to attend the beginning portion of the English Speaking session.
Registration Must be completed by Thursday, March 31, 2016. No walk-ins will be taken.
CANCELED - Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 9, 2016
9:00am - 1:00pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers
April 22, 2016
9:00am - 12:00pm
Peru, NY
We will again hold training programs so that DEC can issue "special permits" to these non-certified applicators that work under the supervision of a private certified applicator. This "special permit" will enable trained workers to apply restricted-use pesticides to tree fruit for the 2016 season without "direct, on-site supervision". These DEC "special permits" are being made available to assist individuals who have difficulty taking English written tests and are therefor not certified.
Supervisor Requirements: The supervising certified applicator is required to attend the beginning portion of the session (Free of Charge).
Registration Must be completed by Monday, April 18, 2016. No walk-ins will be taken.
Alternative Grapevine Propagation Study - Field Meeting 1
April 30, 2016
1:00 PM
Morrisonville, NY
This will be the first of two planned field meetings related to the project.
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
2025 Berry Twilight Meetings
July 2, 2025 : Berry Twilight Meeting at Dressel Farms
New Paltz, NY
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
July 16, 2025 : Berry Twilight Meeting at Samascott Orchards
Kinderhook, NY
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
August 6, 2025 : Berry Twilight Meeting at Fishkill Farms
Hopewell Junction, NY
Join Heather Kase, CCE ENYCHP, and Anna Wallis, Cornell IPM, for seasonal updates on berry pest man-agement and IPM.
Vegetable Field Meetings with Dr. Steve Reiners
July 14, 2025 : Herkimer County - Ivan Martin's Farm
Herkimer, NY
Topics: Tomato Fertility and Mitigating Physiological Disorders; Pest Scouting, ID, and IPM Field Walk.
July 15, 2025 : Washington County - Hand Melon Farm
Greenwich, NY
Topics: Tomato Fertility and Mitigating Physiological Disorders, Tomato and Sweet Corn IPM; FSMA Water Assessments and Postharvest Sanitation
July 16, 2025 : Ulster County - Wallkill View Farm
New Paultz, NY
Topics: Tomato Fertility and Mitigating Physiological Disorders; Veg Pest Update and Management; Cornell Tomato Breeding Program and Slicer Tomato Variety Trial Tour
Champlain Valley Orchard Field Afternoon
July 17, 2025 : Champlain Valley Orchard Field Afternoon
Chazy, NY
This July ENYCHP will be hosting an orchard field afternoon highlighting Mike's research trials at Chazy Orchards.