Events - month view
earlier monthsJuly 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
August 2016
Fire Blight Workshop, Tuesday August 2nd, Plattsburgh, NY
August 2, 2016
10:00 AM - Noon
Plattsburgh, NY
In light of the circumstances this season, Srdjan Acimovic, pathologist at the Hudson Valley Research Lab, and Dave Rosenberger, retired pathologist Hudson Valley Research Lab, will be presenting information on fire blight management, conditions that led to this season's situation, and how to predict fire blight infections in the future.
Grower Twilight Meeting: Cornell Willsboro Research Farm
August 4, 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.
Vegetable Grower Twilight Meeting
August 31, 2016
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Hurley, NY
Guest speaker- Margaret MgGrath from the Long Island Research and Extension Center, Cornell University. Also, Ken Greene from the Hudson Valley Seed Company will be joining us to showcase some breeding work he's conducting at the Farm Hub and will have a new local "Stone Ridge" tomato variety for tasting.
Registration is not required, but is appreciated. There is no fee for this program
September 2016
Farm Business and Marketing Workshop Series
September 1, 2016 : Session #3
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
Cover Crop Field Demonstration Day
September 14, 2016
10:30am -2:00pm
Feura Bush, NY
Root Crop Variety Trial Twilight Meeting
September 21, 2016
4:00-6:00pm
Hurley, NY
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
Soil Health Workshop for Vegetable Growers
December 5, 2024
Schaghticoke, NY
Join us for presentations and discussions focusing on soil health concepts and best management practices for vegetable growers. Topics include tarping, maintaining soil health in high tunnels, cover cropping, reduced tillage, compost microbiology, and more!
1.75 DEC pesticide recertification credits available in categories 1A, 10, and 23.
Cost: $30 per person
Housing and Farmland Value Impacts of Large-Scale Solar Facilities in New York State
December 9, 2024 : Housing and Farmland Value Impacts of Large-Scale Solar Facilities in New York State
For this lunchtime webinar, Cornell Dyson school agricultural and extension economist Wendong Zhang will share recent research findings that examines the property value impacts of large-scale solar facilities and energy infrastructure for residential homeowners as well as farmland owners.
Agritourism Webinar Series
October 8, 2024 : Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
November 12, 2024 : Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
December 10, 2024 : Agritourism Accessibility
Agritourism Accessibility