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earlier monthsNovember 2017
Growing Better Brassicas
November 7, 2017
9:30am- 3:00pm
Saratoga, NY
Join us for a day of information exchange between growers, industry representatives, and university researchers with the goal of better understanding how to grow great brassica crops! This day will be filled with short presentations about topics ranging from transplant production to plant spacing and disease management, followed by ample time for growers to ask questions and discuss topics with panelists and each other.
The crops we will focus on during this day are broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, but many topics will be relevant to other brassicas as well.
3 DEC Credits will be available.
Marketing Your Farm as a Great Place to Work
November 7, 2017
5-8 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Do you have a lot of staff turnover? Do you want to improve your communication skills with your employees? This workshop is for you.
Apple Tree Insurance Producer Listening Session
November 28, 2017
8:30am- 10:00am
Highland, NY
The purpose of this listening session is to gather information regarding the specific needs and desires of growers in order to assist us in developing a program that will best benefit the apple industry. For those that can not attend in person, an online conference option will be proved.
Marketing Your Farm as a Great Place to Work
November 29, 2017
1-4 pm
Essex, NY
(New Date) Do you have a lot of staff turnover? Do you want to improve your communication skills about your farm business with your employees? Do you need an employee handbook? This workshop is for you.
What is my job? Hiring, training and evaluating farm employees effectively
November 29, 2017
5-8 pm
Essex, NY
(New Date) How well do your employees understand their jobs?
Everyone wants farm employees who know what to do without being told. Unfortunately most people you hire or manage can't read minds. This workshop will help you develop effective tools for training and evaluating new employees or employees moving into new positions.
Winter Storage of Vegetable Crops
November 30, 2017
9:30am- 3:30pm
Saratoga, NY
December 2017
PSA Grower Training Course
December 18, 2017
8:30am-4:00pm
Troy, NY
The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.
The Course is designed for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in 112.22(c) that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.
Course is funded by The Local Economies project and CCE Orange County
Registration is Mandatory. Please register at: http://cceorangecounty.org/events/2017/12/18/fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-course
Register by phone: Richard Traverso - 845-344-1234
January 2018
Marketing Your Farm as a Great Place to Work
January 4, 2018
9-12pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Do you have a lot of staff turnover? Do you want to improve your communication skills about your farm business with your employees? Do you need an employee handbook? This workshop is for you.
What is my job? Hiring, training and evaluating farm employees effectively
January 4, 2018
1-4 pm
Ballston Spa, NY
How well do your employees understand their jobs?
Everyone wants farm employees who know what to do without being told. Unfortunately most people you hire or manage can't read minds. This workshop will help you develop effective tools for training and evaluating new employees or employees moving into new positions.
Keeping Good Staff when Money is Tight & Managing conflict in the workplace
January 11, 2018
10am-12pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Although everyone likes to be paid, money is not the only, or even most important, motivator for staff retention and performance. Poorly addressed conflict, however, can cost you good employees. Learn to motivate and retain farm staff while managing conflict and problem farm employees.
Are you managing your risks as a farm employer? The compliance and safety workshop
January 11, 2018
1:00pm-4:00pm
Ballston Spa, NY
This is the workshop that covers the nuts and bolts of risk management as a farm employer.
2018 Becker Forum: Farm Employment Practices - Planning for the Future
January 15, 2018
8:30 AM registration, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Syracuse, NY
2018 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 16 - January 18, 2018
1.25 hr sessions throughout each day
Syracuse, NY
Upcoming Events
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Champlain Valley
March 28, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Champlain Valley
Plattsburgh, NY
Join us at the Clinton County CCE office for an informative demonstration of My Efficient Vineyard. ENYCHP's viticulturist, Jeremy Schuster, will be happy to walk you through the app and show you how it can make your vineyard operations more efficient and effective. This event is free and doesn't require registration. We hope to see you there!
Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
March 27, 2024
March 29, 2024
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2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
January 9, 2024 : Agritourism For Maple Syrup Operations
The first agritourism webinar for 2024 will focus on Maple Syrup Operations.
February 13, 2024 : Grants for Agritourism Operations
Are there grants that can help you support or grow your agritourism business? Where do you look for funding?
March 12, 2024 : Staffing your Agritourism Business
Agritourism operations need employees who are good with the public. Where can you find a labor force for your agritourism enterprise? What different laws and regulations might you encounter as an employer for an agritourism workforce? How do you get your employees hired and trained effectively?
April 9, 2024 : Working with your local tourism office
Your local tourism office is an important resource for you to help advertise and promote your agritourism business. Find out what they can do for you!