Events - month view
May 2016
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 5, 2016
2:30pm- 4:30pm
Hudson, NY
Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 12, 2016
10am-12pm
Clintondale, NY
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 12, 2016
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
Hudson, NY
June 2016
Sprayer Efficiency Twilight Meeting: Capital Region
June 15, 2016
6pm-8pm
Melrose, NY

Sprayer Efficiency Twilight Meeting: Orange County
June 16, 2016
6pm-8pm
Goshen, NY

Haskap Berry Project & General Berry Site Selection Workshop
June 22, 2016
4:00pm
Pine Bush, NY

Come join Jim O'Connell and Laura McDermott of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Berry Team at Christopher Jacobs Winery at Pennings Vineyards, on June 22, 2016, where they will present the preliminary results from the Haskap berry trial.
In addition to learning about Haskaps, growers will also learn about general site selection for berry crops.
Alternative Grapevine Propagation Study - Field Meeting 2
June 26, 2016
1:00 PM
Morrisonville, NY
This will be the second of two planned field meetings related to the project.
ENYCHP Canada Farm Tour
June 28, 2016
6:00AM-9:30PM

Please join us for an educational bus tour of several Canadian farms in Quebec
Departure: 6:00am from Albany, NY *Pick-up stops will be planned for Saratoga, Glens Falls & Plattsburgh as needed
Return: 9:00-9:30pm Arrive in back in Albany, NY
Cost: $75 (includes bus fare, lunch and a light dinner)
Stops: Sherrington, St. Clotilde & Napierville Region of Quebec
All those attending must have a valid passport or enhanced drivers license
Please Contact Amy Ivy, with any questions: 518-561-7450, adi2@cornell.edu
Registration and Payment due by Monday, May 23rd
Please include your phone number in the online registration, so we can contact you about pick up sites.
July 2016
Grower Twilight Meeting: Cornell Willsboro Research Farm
July 13, 2016
6:30pm- 8:00pm
Willsboro, NY

Growers are invited to join the discussion of on-going vegetable production projects including cherry tomato training and high tunnel production, leaf mold resistant variety trial, summer cover crops, and this year's vegetable disease challenges.
Guest speakers include Amy Ivy of the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program, Judson Reid of the Cornell Vegetable Program, Mike Davis of the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm and Christine Smart, Cornell Professor of Plant Pathology.
Twilight Meeting: Long-Term High Tunnel Soil Health and Nutrient Management for Tomato Production
July 14, 2016
6pm-8pm
Wappingers Falls, NY

La Crescent Yeast/ML Wine Tasting
July 28, 2016
1-4pm
Lake George, NY

Upcoming Events
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026
The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won't want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plenty of interaction between speakers and attendees.
Tuesdays 1pm-3pm January 6, 2026 - February 3, 2026 (The webinar held on February 3 will run 1pm-4pm)
Cost: $60.00 for all five sessions, $20 for single sessions
Webinars will be recorded, and all the recordings will be sent to registrants for future review.
Expanding Farm Sales: Markets, Profits, and Branding Series
January 10, 2026
Looking to diversify where you sell your farm products? This four-part workshop series helps farmers explore new opportunities in direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and institutional markets. Learn how to meet buyer expectations, price for profitability, and build lasting relationships that support your business goals. Participants will strengthen marketing and communication skills, evaluate which sales channels best fit their farm, and connect with buyers, distributors, and local partners who can help expand their reach. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your market presence, this program will help you chart the right path for your farm's future.
Four Session Series: Saturdays from 10AM to Noon, January 10-January 31, 2026
Attend at one of three locations: Schoharie Extension Center - Cobleskill, NY; Otsego Education Center - Cooperstown, NY; Via Zoom
Pre-registration is requested! Fee: $25 Register Here
Any questions can be directed to Kelley Doolin at kmd322@cornell.edu
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
January 13 - January 14, 2026
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).
