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earlier monthsJune 2025
Hudson Valley Orchard Weed Management Meeting
June 25, 2025 : Hudson Valley Orchard Weed Management Meeting
1pm - 3pm
Titusville Farm
Poughkeepsie, NY
At this meeting, we will discuss previous research on using mulch for weed management, including the benefits of stacking mulch treatments with an organic herbicide program. We will then discuss the treatments in our field trial, discuss results to date, and get initial reactions from the grower, while viewing the field trial. We will then discuss the other study objective, using a mechanical weeding system to replace contact herbicide applications, currently underway in the Champlain Valley.
Workshop: Controlling Listeria in Apple Packinghouses
June 26, 2025 : Workshop: Controlling Listeria in Apple Packinghouses
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Hudson Valley Research Lab and Porpiglia Farms
Highland, NY
Join Cornell University Food Science experts, along with CCE ENYCHP specialists Dan Donahue and Elisabeth Hodgdon for a day-long intensive workshop on managing Listeria in apple packinghouse environments.
July 2025
2025 Berry Twilight Meetings
July 2, 2025 : Berry Twilight Meeting at Dressel Farms
5:30-7:00PM
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.
Vegetable Field Meetings with Dr. Steve Reiners
July 14, 2025 : Herkimer County - Ivan Martin's Farm
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Herkimer County - Ivan Martin's Farm
Herkimer, NY
Topics: Tomato Fertility and Mitigating Physiological Disorders; Pest Scouting, ID, and IPM Field Walk.
Vegetable Field Meetings with Dr. Steve Reiners
July 15, 2025 : Washington County - Hand Melon Farm
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Hand Melon Farm
Greenwich, NY
Topics: Tomato Fertility and Mitigating Physiological Disorders, Tomato and Sweet Corn IPM; FSMA Water Assessments and Postharvest Sanitation
2025 Berry Twilight Meetings
July 16, 2025 : Berry Twilight Meeting at Samascott Orchards
5:30-7:00PM
Samascott Orchards
Kinderhook, 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 16, 2025 : Ulster County - Wallkill View Farm
4:00 - 6:00 pm
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
1pm to 4pm
Chazy Orchards
Chazy, NY
This July ENYCHP will be hosting an orchard field afternoon highlighting Mike's research trials at Chazy Orchards.
August 2025
Worker Protection Standards Mock Inspection with the DEC
August 4, 2025 : Worker Protection Standards Mock Inspection with the DEC
10am-12pm
Hudson Valley Research Lab
Highland, NY
Join ENCHP and DEC staff for a WPS mock inspection. Attendees will split into groups and rotate between multiple stations. 2 core DEC Credits are available for this meeting. This event is free and there is no registration necessary.
2025 Berry Twilight Meetings
August 6, 2025 : Berry Twilight Meeting at Fishkill Farms
5:30-7:00PM
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.
Mid Hudson Valley Hard Cider Tour
August 7, 2025
9:30am - 4pm
Starts at Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms
Hopewell Junction, NY
Join the Cornell Hard Cider PWT and visit multiple stops throughout the Mid Hudson Valley Region.
Vegetable Twilight Meeting
August 12, 2025 : Vegetable Twilight Meeting
5-7:00 PM
Altobelli Family Farm
Kinderhook, NY
Join John Altobelli of Altobelli Family Farm, Trevor Hardy of Brookdale's Farm Supplies, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and other industry representatives for an interesting evening of equipment demonstrations!
Eastern New York Late Summer Orchard Meeting
August 13, 2025 : Eastern New York Late Summer Orchard Meeting
5pm - 7pm
Mourningkill Farm and Bake Shop
Ballston Spa, NY
Join us for our last get together of the summer before we're in the thick of apple harvest. At this meeting, we will tour Mourningkill Farm with manager Zac Boekeloo, and hear about his grafting program. We will then discuss late season pest management and business topics with our experts from the HVRL, Cornell AgriTech, and CCE-ENYCHP.
Workshop: Controlling Listeria in Apple Packinghouses
August 14, 2025 : Workshop: Controlling Listeria in Apple Packinghouses
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chazy Orchards
Chazy, NY
Join Cornell University Food Science experts, along with CCE ENYCHP specialists Mike Basedow and Elisabeth Hodgdon for a day-long intensive workshop on managing Listeria in apple packinghouse environments.
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Upcoming Events
Cover Crop Field Meeting
October 21, 2025 : Cover Crop Field Meeting
Willsboro, NY
Thinking about upping your farm's cover cropping game? New technology for seeding and crop tracking, research-driven recommendations for high tunnel cover cropping, cold tolerant varieties for North Country climates, and farmer expertise will be shared at this field event.
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)