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earlier monthsFebruary 2026
I thought I was covered for that! Farm Insurance Webinar Series, Jan-Feb 2026
February 3, 2026 : Session 4: Insuring People (health, life and disability insurance)
12:00-1:30
Zoom
Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce Development
2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
February 4, 2026 : Management of Up and Coming Strawberry Diseases in the Northeastern United States
12pm - 1pm
Online via Zoom
Session 1: Management of Up and Coming Strawberry Diseases in the Northeastern United States
I thought I was covered for that! Farm Insurance Webinar Series, Jan-Feb 2026
February 10, 2026 : Session 5: Property Insurance
12:00-1:30
Zoom
Insuring your infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team, Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.
2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
February 11, 2026 : Kiwiberry Production in the Northeast
12pm - 1pm
Online via Zoom
Session 2: Kiwiberry Production in the Northeast
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Online via Zoom
Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies
2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
February 18, 2026 : Heat Mitigation- Sunburn and Fruit Coloring
12pm - 1pm
Online via Zoom
Session 3: Heat Mitigation- Sunburn and Fruit Coloring
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides- Can We Strike the Right Balance?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
How to Diversify or Scale Up with Confidence for Profitability - Inspired by Annie's Project
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
11:00-2:00 PM
Zoom or in person at various locations in NYS
Do you have an idea for a new enterprise to add value to your farm? Maybe you're considering scaling up for a potential market opportunity but just aren't sure if it's a good fit for your business. Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany County, Broome County, Madison County, Onondaga County, Niagara County, Tioga County, the Niagara Small Business Development Center, and the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Team for a hybrid series on Wednesdays in February, starting on February 4th that will answer these questions and more. Annie's Project seeks to empower farm women through education, networks and resources. We welcome, and encourage, learning and sharing amongst farm women as we help you grow as decision-makers and leaders on your farm.
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
February 25, 2026 : Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
6:30pm - 8pm
Online via Zoom
2026 Eastern New York Fruit and Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2026 : 2026 Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference: February 25-26, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
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, Greenhouse and a special Food Safety Wash and Pack session! While there you can also visit with more than 50 exhibiotrs!
March 2026
2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
March 4, 2026 : USEPA Endangered Species Act Strategies and Pesticide Use
12pm - 1pm
Online via Zoom
Session 5: USEPA Endangered Species Act Strategies and Pesticide Use
New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People (Hudson Valley)
March 10, 2026 : New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People
10:00am-3:30pm
CCE Dutchess County
Millbrook, NY
Are you moving into a supervisory farm management role this season and want to get off to a good start? Are you an experienced manager who wants to connect with other "people" managers and work on your skills? This one-day workshop is for you!
2026 Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
March 11, 2026 : Practical Drought Management for Fruit Growers
12pm - 1pm
Online via Zoom
Session 6: Practical Drought Management for Fruit Growers
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People (Capital District, Mohawk Valley)
March 17, 2026 : New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People
10:00am-3:30pm
CCE Schoharie County
Cobleskill, NY
Are you moving into a supervisory farm management role this season and want to get off to a good start? Are you an experienced manager who wants to connect with other "people" managers and work on your skills? This one-day workshop is for you!
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
April 2026
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Upcoming Events
2026 Greenhouse Growers School
January 21, 2026 : 2026 Greenhouse Growers School
Voorheesville, NY
This event is in-person but the speakers in the morning session will present virtually. The cost to attend this event is $60 per person. $10 discount for members of New York State Flower Industries. A discount of 50% will be given to additional attendees from the same greenhouse/farm. Lunch is included. Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will NOT be allowed. Please register by January 16, 2026.
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
January 22, 2026 : Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
Week 1: Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
January 29, 2026 : Cost of Production for Fruit Crops
Week 2: Cost of Production for Fruit Crops - A new tool for tree fruit, updates on berry production in NY, and strategies for tracking and using expense data
February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies
February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides- Can We Strike the Right Balance?
Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
I thought I was covered for that! Farm Insurance Webinar Series, Jan-Feb 2026
January 13, 2026 : Session 1: Insurance and Risk Management 101
Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet.
January 20, 2026 : Session 2: Liability Insurance
Coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone. Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product? You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.
January 27, 2026 : Session 3:Protecting Yourself from Disasters (Crop Insurance, USDA FSA programs and Flood Insurance)
Are you protected from a weather event on your farm? Learn about your options for Disaster Coverage (crop insurance, FSA programs, flood insurance). Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.
February 3, 2026 : Session 4: Insuring People (health, life and disability insurance)
Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce Development
February 10, 2026 : Session 5: Property Insurance
Insuring your infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team, Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.