Events - month view
earlier monthsMarch 2017
Long Island: New York State Berry Growers Association Winter Regional Workshop
March 7, 2017
8:30am- 4:00pm
Riverhead, NY
As dramatic weather events increase, pest pressure intensifies, and local markets vitalize, New York berry growers are looking for ways to protect their crop and lengthen their season.
Growers and educators are researching techniques for growing berries under cover. This day-long workshop will feature multiple short presentations, interactive activities, and words from growers discussing the newest research in tunnels and exclusion netting.
Walk in space may be available. Pease contact Sandy at CCE Suffolk at 631-727-7850 ext. 316 to verify
2017 Garlic School
March 9, 2017
9:30am-3:00pm
Voorheesville, NY
NENY & VT Winter Grape School
March 9, 2017
8:00am- 4:00pm
Lake George, NY
Northern Vegetable School
March 14, 2017
8:30am-3:00pm
Essex, NY
Our special guest speaker, Will Stevens from Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham Vt will explain how he uses cover crops and crop rotations on his farm.
Champlain Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training
March 20 - March 22, 2017
9:00am-12:00pm
Plattsburgh, NY
Please note: The date of this event has changed to March 20th and 22nd
CCE ENYCHP Agriculture Specialists will be offering a training to review core concepts and commodity specific items in preparation for the exam.
Registration Fee covers two days of review: Monday 3/13 and Wednesday 3/15
Hudson Valley Pesticide Applicator Pre-Exam Training
March 20 - March 22, 2017
9:00am-12:00pm
Highland, NY
Registration Fee covers two days of review: Monday 3/20 and Wednesday 3/22
Effective Orchard Spraying & Navigating NEWA Workshop- Champlain Valley
March 28, 2017
8:00am- 4:00pm
Chazy, NY
Understand how to improve your timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow you to make better use of your time and materials over the season.
Navigating NEWA - Afternoon
Learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications). Learn how to efficiently navigate the NEWA interface, including how to get weather data, access station specific pages, and effectively utilize models for insects, diseases, crop thinning, and irrigation.
Bring your Laptop or Smart Device!!
***PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! ***
Hudson Valley Orchard Scouting & NEWA Orchard Models Workshop
March 30, 2017
10:00am-3:00pm
Highland, NY
Pruning Demonstration Day
March 30, 2017
2pm-5pm
Red Hook, NY
Northern Vegetable School
March 31, 2017
8:30am-3:00pm
Essex, NY
Our special guest speaker, Will Stevens from Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham Vt will explain how he uses cover crops and crop rotations on his farm.
April 2017
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course: Capital Region (Day One)
April 4, 2017
8:30am -4:30pm
Albany, NY
Please note: Day one is mandatory to receive certification. Day two is an optional day for those growers interested in assistance in creating a farm food safety plan. Please pre-register for day two here.
Day one topics to be covered include, Introduction to Produce Safety, Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training, Soil Amendments, Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use, Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water), Postharvest Handling and Sanitation &How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course: Capital Region (Optional Day Two)
April 5, 2017
8:30am -4:30pm
Albany, NY
Please note: Day one is mandatory to receive certification. Day two is an optional day for those growers interested in assistance in creating a farm food safety plan.
Grape Grower Pot Luck Dinners
April 5, 2017 : Capital Region Potluck Dinner
April 17, 2017 : Hudson Valley Potluck
Please join us for the last in our series of educational pot luck dinners. Jim O'Connell and Anna Wallis are reaching out to growers, trying to get to know them in a less formal setting. Jim and Anna are regional fruit educators with Cornell Cooperative Extension's (CCE) Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program (ENYCHP).
May 2017
Hands-on Tomato Pruning Workshop
May 3, 2017
4-6pm
Fort Plain, NY
Bramble Pruning Workshop - Rulf's Orchard
May 4, 2017
3:00pm-5pm
Peru, NY
Bramble Pruning Workshop - Cashin's Farm
May 9, 2017
3:00pm-5pm
Fultonville, NY
Bramble Pruning Workshop - Bowman's Orchard
May 11, 2017
3:00pm-5pm
Rexford, NY
Southern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 11, 2017
2:30pm-4:30pm
Hudson, NY
Southern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 11, 2017
9:30am-11:30am
Highland, NY
Ag Business Tuesdays - Dutchess County
May 16, 2017
1.5 hour appts between 9:00am to 5:00pm
Millbrook, NY
Bramble Pruning Workshop - Story Farms
May 16, 2017
3:00pm-5pm
Catskill, NY
Ag Business Tuesdays - Schoharie County
May 30, 2017
1.5 hour appts between 9:00am to 5:00pm
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
New York State Agritourism Conference
November 10 - November 11, 2025 : New York State Agritourism Conference
Saratoga Springs, NY
The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings.
Date:
- November 10: A full day of educational sessions targeted at beginning or experienced agritourism operators.
- November 11: A half-day, interactive networking session with fellow attendees.
ASL 104sp Seleccion y organizacion del personal (Staffing and Organizing Your Team) taught in Spanish
November 12, 2025 : ASL 104sp Selección y organización del personal (Staffing and Organizing Your Team) in Spanish
ASL104-SP: Selección y organización del personal (Staffing and Organizing Your Team - impartido en español) ¡Inscripciones abiertas!
En este curso identificamos cómo escribir descripciones de puestos disponibles en el trabajo para atraer a los mejores candidatos. Aprenderá a encontrar empleados con un perfil deseado, cómo entrevistar y seleccionar a las personas adecuadas. Descubrirá cómo completar la documentación de nuevos empleados, la autorización de empleo y la contratación de personal (on-boarding): es decir, cómo efectivamente incorporar nuevos empleados al rancho en una manera exitosa y productiva.
Los temas incluyen:
- Convertirse en un lugar de trabajar preferido
- Planear cuántos y qué trabajadores se necesitan
- Diseñar descripciones de trabajos para un mejor reclutamiento
- Cómo evitar favoritismos y discriminación
- Cómo buscar y entrevistar los nuevos trabajadores
- Cómo decidir a quién contratar
- Y cómo dar una buena bienvenida al nuevo trabajador
Inicio del curso: miércoles, 12 de noviembre de 2025
Discusiones en vivo por Zoom: Cada martes 18 de noviembre - 23 de diciembre, de 1:00 a 2:00 p.m. (hora del Este)
ASL 105 Employee Development and Training
November 17, 2025 : ASL 105: Employment Development and Training
ASL105: Employee Development and Training
Three leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback.
In Employee Development and Training you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning. This is a 6-week online course, taught in English.
Topics include:
- Planning effective training programs
- Onboarding new employees
- On the job training
- Staff development
- Creating a culture for continuous learning
- Coaching and career planning
Course begins: Wednesday, November 12 Live Zoom discussions: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET beginning November 18 through December 23.
Registration closes November 17 at 5 PM ET.