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2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 8, 2024 : General Marketing
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar covers the basics of marketing.
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
January 9, 2024 : Agritourism For Maple Syrup Operations
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
The first agritourism webinar for 2024 will focus on Maple Syrup Operations.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 11, 2024 : Creating Facebook, Instagram and Google Business Accounts
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Creating Facebook, Instagram, & Google Business Accounts. Learn to set up accounts and to determine which platform is best for your business.
Is Whole Farm Revenue Micro-Farm Insurance Right for My Farm?
January 16, 2024 : Is Whole Farm Revenue Micro Farm Crop Insurance Right for My Farm?
3:30-4:30
Zoom Webinar
If your farm revenue is $350,000 or less and you have at least three years of farm financial records (tax returns with revenue and expenses from farming) you are likely to be eligible for a crop insurance program through USDA-RMA called Whole Farm Revenue Micro-Farm Crop Insurance. This crop insurance product insures farm revenue, is heavily subsidized by USDA and requires much less recordkeeping than other insurance programs. Liz Higgins will walk you through this insurance program, show you how it differs from the NAP program (offered by USDA-FSA) and can help you evaluate whether or not it makes sense for your farm business.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 18, 2024 : Creating Social Media Content for Facebook
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Learn how to create effective content for Facebook.
Ag Supervisory Leadership ASL 106: Ethics and Employment Regulations
January 19, 2024 : ASL 106: Ethics and Employee Regulations
January 19-February 25, 2024
online/asynchronous
Implement responsible and ethical labor practices and understand why these matter for agriculture. Recognize and prevent sexual harassment. Understand and follow minimum wage and overtime laws. Implement Equal Employment Opportunity laws to prevent discrimination and harassment. Handle employee discipline and termination.
Liderazgo en Supervisión AgrÃcola ("Transition to Supervisor" Course in Spanish!)
January 19, 2024 : Liderazgo en Supervisión Agrícola ("Transition to Supervisor" Course in Spanish!)
January 19-February 25, 2024
online/asynchronous
¡El Liderazgo de Supervisión AgrÃcola ahora ofrecerá el curso completo de "Transición a supervisor" en ESPAÃ'OL y todo virtual! Aprenderá estos temas: cómo desarrollar relaciones laborales efectivas, habilidades esenciales de la comunicación, cómo ser el lÃder de un grupo multicultural, y cómo construir mejores relaciones de trabajo para tener un equipo efectivo de trabajo.
Agricultural Supervisory Leadership will now offer the complete "Transition to Supervisor" course in SPANISH and all virtual! You will learn these topics: how to develop effective working relationships, essential communication skills, how to be the leader of a multicultural group, and how to build better working relationships to have an effective work team.
2024 Becker Forum
January 22, 2024 : Becker Forum
8:30am-5:00pm
OnCenter
Syracuse, NY
Addressing 2024 Ag Workforce Challenges!
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 22, 2024 : Developing a Marketing Plan
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar will go over the basics of developing a marketing plan.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
January 25, 2024 : Creating Social Media Content for Instagram
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Learn how to create effective content for Instagram.
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
January 29, 2024 : Finding Markets
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar will help you learn to find markets for your ag products.
February 2024
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
February 1, 2024 : How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Zoom
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York, but aren't sure where to start? Join DEC representative Erica Mackey for a discussion on who needs a pesticide license, license types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
2024 Agricultural Social Media Webinar Series
February 1, 2024 : The ABCs of Websites: A User Friendly Introduction
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
The ABCs of Websites: A User Friendly Introduction
Farm Asset Protection Strategies (Schoharie County)
February 7, 2024 : Farm Asset Protection Strategies (Schoharie County)
10:00am-2:30pm
CCE Schoharie County
Cobleskill, NY
CCE Central NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team is proud to conduct a workshop on farm asset protection to help you preserve long-standing agricultural legacies. In these uncertain times, safeguarding valuable farm assets has become paramount to ensure our farming communities continued success and sustainability.
Grape Pruning Workshop
February 8, 2024 : Grape Pruning Workshop at Ives Hollow
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Ives Hollow
Valley Falls, NY
Join us at Ives Hollow Vineyard in Washington County, where we will learn how to prune Brianna, Petite Pearl, Frontenac Gris, and St. Croix vines using the hanging high wire or top wire system.
Farm Asset Protection Strategies (Orange County)
February 9, 2024 : Farm Asset Protection Strategies (Orange County)
10:00am-2:30pm
CCE Orange County
Middletown, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is proud to conduct a workshop on farm asset protection to help you preserve long-standing agricultural legacies. In these uncertain times, safeguarding valuable farm assets has become paramount to ensure our farming communities continued success and sustainability.
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
February 12, 2024 : Market Evaluation
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar will give you tools to assess whether or not a market makes sense for your business.
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
February 13, 2024
February 15, 2024
: Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
8:30am to 12:00pm
Zoom
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
February 13th & 15th 8:30 am - Noon
Held via Zoom
Cost: $40/person
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).
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
February 13, 2024 : Grants for Agritourism Operations
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Are there grants that can help you support or grow your agritourism business? Where do you look for funding?
Is Whole Farm Revenue Micro-Farm Insurance Right for My Farm?
February 15, 2024 : Is Whole Farm Revenue Micro Farm Crop Insurance Right for My Farm?
9:30am-10:30am
Zoom Webinar
If your farm revenue is $350,000 or less and you have at least three years of farm financial records (tax returns with revenue and expenses from farming) you are likely to be eligible for a crop insurance program through USDA-RMA called Whole Farm Revenue Micro-Farm Crop Insurance. This crop insurance product insures farm revenue, is heavily subsidized by USDA and requires much less recordkeeping than other insurance programs. Liz Higgins will walk you through this insurance program, show you how it differs from the NAP program (offered by USDA-FSA) and can help you evaluate whether or not it makes sense for your farm business.
Grape Pruning Workshop
February 15, 2024 : Grape Pruning Workshop at Samascott
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Samascott
Kinderhook, NY
On February 15th, join ENCHP's Viticulture specialist, Jeremy Schuster, at Samascott Orchard in Columbia County. You can learn how to cane prune Concord table grapes at this workshop on a high-wire training system.
Implementing Mating Disruption in NY Orchards
February 16, 2024 : Implementing Mating Disruption in NY Orchards
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Zoom
Presentations from Dr. Monique Rivera on mating disruption as a pest management tool for NY orchards;
Companies offering mating disruption products, Trece and Suterra, will discuss available products and how to use them effectively;
Amy Irish-Brown and Phil Schwallier will share grower experiences from the successful implementation of mating disruption in Michigan.
Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
February 17, 2024 : Aspiring/Beginning Farmers Meeting: Cultivating Your Dreams in Agriculture
8:30am to 3:00pm
Fulton Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NY
Are you passionate about agriculture and dreaming of starting your own farm? Did you start farming in 2022 or 2023 and still seek more help? Look no further! Join us for the Aspiring Farmers Meeting, a unique opportunity to connect with Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and agricultural service providers to receive invaluable guidance on your agricultural journey.
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
February 19, 2024 : Working with Wholesale Buyers
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
This webinar will give you tips for working with wholesale buyers.
Fusarium Diseases of Garlic: Research Updates and Virtual Listening Session
February 20, 2024 : Fusarium Diseases of Garlic: Research Updates and Virtual Listening Session
9:00am to 10:30am or 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Zoom
Fusarium diseases of garlic are ubiquitous, stubborn, and sometimes surprising or devastating. Join Cornell Researchers and Extension Allium Specialists for updates on current research findings and to direct future research on Fusarium diseases of garlic. Cornell presenters include Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Frank Hay and Christy Hoepting, with special guest Alicyn Smart from the University of Maine.
This program is offered on Tuesday, February 20 at two different times. Same program, different times. You must pre-register to receive the Zoom link to the session of your choice.
2024 Eastern New York Fruit and Vegetable Conference
February 21 - February 22, 2024
The Crown Plaza Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Albany, NY
Join us for our Annual Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference with two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Cut Flowers, Agritourism and visit with more than 50 vendors!
Hot Topics in Food Safety for Fruit
February 23, 2024 : Hot Topics in Food Safety for Fruit
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom
More information coming soon, register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldu2pqjgjHN36z1mWNKtAwfyX737tLGfp#/registration
Soil Health for NY Orchards
February 26, 2024
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Zoom
Join Cornell scientists, Dr. Kyle Wickings, Dr. Greg Peck, Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, Dr. Debbie Aller, and CCE ENYCHP's Mike Basedow to hear updates on the latest research concerning soil health, including a general overview of what soil health is, mechanisms for change and improvement, and innovative nonherbicide options for maintaining weeds.
How Profitable will My New Orchard Investment Be? Evaluating Capital Investment Decisions in a Farm Business
February 29, 2024 : Week 1 of the course (February 23-Feb 29)
3:00-4:30
Zoom
In week 1 we cover:
- How and why to use a structured process to make investment decisions.
- Identifying the problem to be addressed, generating possible solutions and identifying what information you need to acquire.
- Gathering data and using farm financial statements and farm financial ratios to help make decisions.
In this zoom session we will go over what you learned in the on-line class.
Grape Pruning Workshop
February 29, 2024 : Grape Pruning Workshop at Stoutridge Distillery and Winery
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stoutridge Distillery and Winery
Marlboro, NY
Want to learn how to cane prune grapevines on a vertical shoot position training system? Join us at Stoutridge Distillery and Winery on February 29th to learn how to cane prune Valvin Muscat and Noiret.
March 2024
The Basics of Cider Apple Pruning
March 1, 2024 : The Basics of Cider Apple Pruning
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Scrumpy Ewe Cider
West Fulton, NY
Join the ENYCHP at Scrumpy Ewe Cider on March 1st for a cider apple pruning demonstration. We will be joined by Dr. Greg Peck, who will walk us through the basics of pruning apple trees for hard cider production. Some topics we will cover include:
- Training and pruning low and high vigor varieties to a tall spindle training system
- Training and pruning low and high vigor varieties to a semi-dwarf central leader system
- How to prune large, old, seedling trees
$15 to attend, registration is limited to 22 people.
Weed Management for Berries in NY
March 6, 2024 : Weed Management for Berries in NY
12:00pm to 1:40pm
Zoom
Join Cornell scientists, Dr. Bryan Brown, Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, Rutgers University's Dr. Thierry Besançon, CCE Harvest NY's Anya Osatuke, and CCE ENYCHP's Laura McDermott to hear updates on the latest research concerning weed management in berries.
Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 20, 2024
: Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom - different links for each webinar
How Profitable will My New Orchard Investment Be? Evaluating Capital Investment Decisions in a Farm Business
March 7, 2024 : Week 2 (March 1 - March 7)
3:00-4:30
Zoom
In week 2 you will:
Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
March 11, 2024 : Insect and Disease Pest Management for Berries
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Zoom
Join Cornell scientists, Dr. Kerik Cox, Dr. Greg Loeb, PhD Candidate Binita Shrestha, and Anya Osatuke to hear updates on the latest research concerning disease and insect management in berry production, using organic and conventional approaches!
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
March 11, 2024 : Online Marketing
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
Selling online is a great way to reach buyers outside of your local area. Find out if it is a good fit for your farm.
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
March 12, 2024 : Staffing your Agritourism Business
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
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?
Grape Pruning Workshop
March 13, 2024 : Grape Pruning Workshop at the Hudson Valley Research Lab
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hudson Valley Research Lab
Highland, NY
On March 13th, we will learn how to prune Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir in the research vineyard at the Hudson Valley Research Lab, where vines are trained to a vertical shoot position training system and will be cane pruned.
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Capital District
March 14, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Capital District
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Washington County Fair Grounds
Greenwich, NY
Join us at the Washington County Fair grounds 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!
Stone Fruit: Rootstocks and Disease Management
March 19, 2024 : Stone Fruit: Rootstocks and Disease Management
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom
Join us for our annual winter stone fruit webinar on March 19th! This year, we're going to hear from Dr. Greg Lang (Michigan State) and Dr. Ioannis Minas (Colorado State) on their recent findings from the multi-state NC-140 rootstock trials for sweet cherries, tart cherries, and peaches. We will then learn about managing bacterial canker and blossom blast in sweet cherry with Dr. George Sundin (Michigan State)
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Hudson Valley
March 21, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Hudson Valley
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hudson Valley Research Lab
Highland, NY
Join us at the Hudson Valley Research Lab 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!
2024 Agricultural Marketing Webinar Series
March 25, 2024 : Value Added Products
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
If you are producing value added products from what you grow or raise on your farm, what do you need to do to market them? Find out in this webinar.
Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
March 27, 2024
March 29, 2024
: Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
10am to 3:30pm
My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Champlain Valley
March 28, 2024 : My Efficient Vineyard Demonstration - Champlain Valley
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Clinton County CCE Office
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!
April 2024
2024 Agritourism Webinar Series
April 9, 2024 : Working with your local tourism office
12:00-1:00
Zoom Webinar
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!
Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
April 12, 2024 : Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Zoom
Spring started earlier than usual in some parts of New York's fruit production regions, and CCE is taking a proactive approach to get information on frost protection and its science out to NY fruit growers. There have been some advances in frost protection in recent years, along with promising ongoing research. We will be having a Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar with several Cornell scientists and an invited speaker next week. Growers will have plenty of time to ask questions during this very informative webinar as apple trees continue advancing their bud phenology.
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
April 15, 2024 : Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training
Monday April 15, 2-4PM
Join us for a live, virtual training on scouting of major insect pests of apple orchards. Anna Wallis (NYSIPM Program), Mike Basedow (CCE ENYCHP), and Janet van Zoeren (CCE LOFT), will broadcast from orchards in their region to discuss best practices for monitoring. We will review monitoring/scouting procedures for major economically significant pests. We will also share resources available for helping with identification of pests and forecasting pest activity.
This event is held on Zoom
Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
April 26, 2024 : Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
9:00am - 12:00pm
Miliea Estate Vineyard
Staatsburg, NY
In collaboration with Jeremy Schuster, Viticulture Specialist at the ENYCHP, Dr. Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Specialists with the Cornell Craft Beverage Institute, will be presenting a wine production-focused, interactive workshop on sensory evaluation.
May 2024
What is my vine trying to tell me?
May 15, 2024 : What is my vine trying to tell me?
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Clinton County CCE
Plattsburgh, NY
Are your grapevines showing signs of discoloration or stunted growth? Don't ignore these warning signs! Join us on May 15th at the Clinton County CCE office to learn about the essential nutrients that grapevines require to thrive, identify the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and how to fix them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grapevine cultivation skills! Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Southern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 15, 2024 : Southern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
9:00 am
Milton, NY
Please join pomologist Win Cowgill (Rutgers professor emeritus) of Win Enterprises and Dan Donahue for a discussion of apple chemical thinning strategies for 2024. As usual, there will be a morning meeting in Ulster County followed by an afternoon meeting in Columbia County.
Greg Clarke and James Wargo of Valent will join us to discuss the use of a new thinner, Accede, in peaches and apples. Accede has been developed as a "late" thinner in apple (15+ mm), which could be a valuable tool this season.
Drs. Andres Delgado and Scott Cosseboom of the Hudson Valley Laboratory, and Dr. Anna Wallis of the Cornell IPM Program will be on hand to discuss all things pest management. Liz Higgins, our ENYCHP production economist will be on hand as well.
As we've done in recent years, Dan and Win will tour Hudson Valley orchards the day before, 14-May, making observations on fruit set and crop load status, which they'll report on at the meetings on 15-May.
The meeting is intended to be brief, on-point, and interactive. Bring your observations, questions, and opinions!
Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
May 15, 2024 : Northern Hudson Valley Thinning Meeting
2:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Hudson Office
Hudson, NY
Please join pomologist Win Cowgill (Rutgers professor emeritus) of Win Enterprises and Dan Donahue for a discussion of apple chemical thinning strategies for 2024. As usual, there will be a morning meeting in Ulster County followed by an afternoon meeting in Columbia County.
Greg Clarke and James Wargo of Valent will join us to discuss the use of a new thinner, Accede, in peaches and apples. Accede has been developed as a "late" thinner in apple (15+ mm), which could be a valuable tool this season.
Drs. Andres Delgado and Scott Cosseboom of the Hudson Valley Laboratory, and Dr. Anna Wallis of the Cornell IPM Program will be on hand to discuss all things pest management. Liz Higgins, our ENYCHP production economist will be on hand as well.
As we've done in recent years, Dan and Win will tour Hudson Valley orchards the day before, 14-May, making observations on fruit set and crop load status, which they'll report on at the meetings on 15-May.
The meeting is intended to be brief, on-point, and interactive. Bring your observations, questions, and opinions!
Champlain Valley Virtual Petal Fall Meeting
May 20, 2024 : Champlain Valley Virtual Petal Fall Meeting - Zoom
4:00pm-5:00pm
Zoom
Mike will review his observations from the field, and we will then hear from Dr. Robinson for his thinning suggestions for the petal fall application window.
Free to attend, no registration required, simply click on the following zoom link to join: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/96803343516?pwd=akxBSlB5NWRyc0ZVaWxhcXlVVmM1UT09
Meeting ID: 968 0334 3516
Passcode: 420188
How man's best friend can help find Spotted Lanternfly
May 21, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Dutchess County CCE
Millbrook, NY
Come and join us at the Dutchess County CCE office on May 21st for a special demonstration by Jennifer Fimbel, the Agriculture and Horticulture Program Leader with Dutchess County CCE. You will get to see her SLF K9 Cole in action as they demonstrate how man's best friend can be used to detect the Spotted Lanternfly. Attendance is free, but registration is required
What is my vine trying to tell me?
May 22, 2024 : What is my vine trying to tell me?
3:00 -5:00 p.m.
Washington County Fair Grounds
Greenwich, NY
Are your grapevines showing signs of discoloration or stunted growth? Don't ignore these warning signs! Join us on May 22nd at the Washington County Fair Grounds to learn about the essential nutrients that grapevines require to thrive, identify the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and how to fix them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grapevine cultivation skills! Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Capital Region Fruit Set Thinning Meeting
May 22, 2024 : Capital Region Fruit Set Thinning Meeting
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saratoga 4-H Training Center
Ballston Spa, NY
Mike will review his observations from the field, and we will then hear from Dr. Robinson remotely about his thinning suggestions for the 10-12mm thinning window. We will then hear from Dr. Anna Wallis, Dr. Andres Antolinez, and Dr. Scott Cosseboom for pest management updates. Free to attend, no registration is required.
This program is sponsored by Valent
Champlain Valley Fruit Set Thinning Meeting
May 28, 2024 : Champlain Valley Fruit Set Thinning Meeting
3pm - 4pm
Zoom
Mike will review his observations from the field, and we will then hear from Dr. Robinson about his thinning suggestions for the 10-12mm thinning window. We will then hear from Dr. Anna Wallis, Dr. Andres Antolinez, and Dr. Scott Cosseboom for pest management updates.
To join, simply click on the zoom link at 3PM on Tuesday: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93411218328?pwd=RUpFNlY3Nm5nS0tkUjdDWEU0cklCdz09
June 2024
June Produce Field Meeting
June 5, 2024 : June Produce Field Meeting
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Abner Zook's Farm
Fort Plain, NY
Come join us for a discussion on greenhouse production, IPM techniques in the greenhouse, and a discussion of IPM strategies for tomatoes, cole crops and cucurbits.
Meeting is free and open to the public.
2 DEC credits in categories 1A and 23 are available.
Weed Management in Perennial Fruit Crops - Field Workshop
June 20, 2024 : Weed Management in Perennial Fruit Crops - Field Workshop
9:00am - 11:30am
Mead's Orchard
Tivoli, NY
Join us on the morning of June 20th as we hear from Cornell University weed management specialists Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie and Dr. Yu Jiang, who will discuss their recent research on autonomous orchard weeding systems.
We will also hear from Mike Basedow of CCE ENYCH and learn about the ongoing results of herbicide research trials he is conducting. Bryan Brown of NYS IPM will discuss pre-plant preparations and mulches that could be useful for controlling weeds without herbicides.
Identifying the differences between weed species and key differences between annuals and perennials that factor into management will also be covered.
This workshop is FREE to attend, but we ask that you please register ahead
Champlain Valley Orchard Weed Management Field Trial Review
June 21, 2024 : Champlain Valley Orchard Weed Management Field Trial Review
9:00am to 11:30am
Northern Orchard Walker Block
Peru, NY
Friday June 21, 9-11:30AM
Meet at the Northern Orchard Walker block at 688 River Rd, Peru, NY
Join the ENYCHP on the morning of June 21st as we hear from Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie and Dr. Yu Jiang about their recent research looking at autonomous orchard crop management and weeding technologies. We will then visit three of Mike's active herbicide research plots to see firsthand the level of control the trial treatments are providing during the critical weed free period.
2.5 DEC Credits are available for this meeting in categories 22, 1A, and 10. Free to attend, but we ask that you please register ahead
Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program - ASL 105: Employee Development and Training
June 25 - June 30, 2024 : ASL 105: Employee Development and Training
Online course is delivered through the user-friendly platform, Moodle. Materials will be available starting June 19, and live Zoom discussions will occur every Tuesday at 3 PM ET from June 25 to July 30, 2024.
Topic areas include:
- Setting clear expectations for farm teams
- Designing engaging training programs
- Providing effective performance feedback
- Streamlining onboarding processes for new hires
- Cultivating a culture of continuous learning and growth
- Personalized coaching and career planning strategies for farm personnel
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training 2
June 25, 2024 : Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training 2
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Zoom
Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training 2
Tuesday June 25, 1:30-3:30PM
Join us for the second live, virtual training on scouting of major insect pests of apple orchards. Anna Wallis (NYSIPM Program), Mike Basedow (CCE ENYCHP), and Janet van Zoeren (CCE LOFT), will broadcast from orchards in their region to discuss best practices for monitoring. We will review monitoring/scouting procedures for major economically significant pests. We will also share resources available for helping with identification of pests and forecasting pest activity.
Who is this for? Farmers, farm employees, and industry members with IPM & pest management responsibilities, looking for new or refresher training.
COPY - Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program - ASL 105: Employee Development and Training
June 25 - June 30, 2024 : ASL 105: Employee Development and Training
Online course is delivered through the user-friendly platform, Moodle. Materials will be available starting June 19, and live Zoom discussions will occur every Tuesday at 3 PM ET from June 25 to July 30, 2024.
Topic areas include:
- Setting clear expectations for farm teams
- Designing engaging training programs
- Providing effective performance feedback
- Streamlining onboarding processes for new hires
- Cultivating a culture of continuous learning and growth
- Personalized coaching and career planning strategies for farm personnel
July 2024
Airblast Sprayer Calibration Workshop
July 9, 2024 : Airblast Sprayer Calibration Workshop
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Samascott Orchards (Farm location, not market)
Kinderhook, NY
University of New Hampshire Extension Field Specialist Emeritus, George Hamilton will demonstrate the importance of and best techniques to calibrate air blast sprayers. Proper calibration will ensure effective, efficient, economical and legal spraying. Inadequate spray coverage is usually the cause of poor spray efficacy and additional spray applications. Overuse of some sprays results in unhealthy residues and can lead to fines.
Calibration should be done several times each season, or when you incorporate any new equipment or repairs - from the tractor to the nozzle. Join us for a refresher or send new employees for training. This workshop is open for any grower that relies on an airblast sprayer to deliver plant protectants to fruit or vegetable crops.
Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshop
July 10, 2024 : Boom Sprayer Calibration Workshop
10:00am - 12:00pm
Altobelli Family Farm
Kinderhook, NY
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION.
UNH Field Specialist Emeritus, George Hamilton will demonstrate the importance of and best techniques to calibrate boom sprayers. Proper calibration will ensure effective, efficient, economical, and legal spraying. Inadequate spray coverage is usually the cause of poor spray efficacy and additional spray applications. Overuse of some sprays results in unhealthy residues and can lead to fines.
Join us for a refresher or send new employees for training. This workshop is open for any grower who relies on a boom sprayer to deliver plant protectants to fruit or vegetable crops. DEC Pesticide applicator recertification credits will be available. $20 per farm - Pre-registration required (Please include the total number of people attending when you register ...space is limited).
Willsboro Farm Open House
July 10, 2024 : Willsboro Farm Open House
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Willsboro Research Farm
Willsboro, NY
The Cornell University Willsboro Research Farm will hold an open house on Wednesday, July 10 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. A tour of the facilities and research plots will leave the main office (48 Sayward Lane, Willsboro) at 2:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
August 2024
ENY Orchard Soil Health and Beneficial Fungi Meeting
August 15, 2024 : ENY Orchard Soil Health and Beneficial Fungi Meeting
3-5pm
Northern Orchards Walker Farm
Peru, NY
Join the members of CCE ENYCHP and the Cornell Soil Health Program for a field meeting on the basics of soil health, the potential benefits of mycorrhizal fungi, and an update on the current project status of our SARE grant on orchard mycorrhizal products.
This meeting is intended for farmworkers, young and beginning orchardists, and experienced orchard managers wanting to learn about the basics of soil health and mycorrhizal fungi within the orchard.
North Point Community Farm Twilight Meeting
August 19, 2024 : North Point Community Farm Twilight Meeting
4:00pm - 7:00pm
North Point Community Farm
Plattsburgh, NY
North Point Community Farm Twilight Meeting
Monday, August 19th 4-7 pm (rain or shine)
2172 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
$10 per farm
Join us for a tour of North Point Community Farm, a diversified vegetable, berry, and flower operation in the North Country. Farmers Marisa and Mike will give us an overview of their decision-making as they expand their business, increasing their high tunnel production, investing in new tillage equipment, and transforming an old dairy barn into an efficient wash-pack shed with food safety in mind. We'll end the evening with local food refreshments and an opportunity to network with growers from NY and VT.
DEC credits: 1.5 credits in categories 1A, 10, 23
Late Summer Orchard Meeting
August 21, 2024
6pm - 8pm
Sand Flats Orchard
Fonda, NY
Join us for our last get together of the summer before we're in the thick of harvest. At this meeting, we will tour Sand Flats Orchard with manager Mitch Hoffman, and we will then discuss late season pest management tasks with our experts from the HVRL and Cornell AgriTech.
DEC Credits: 1.5 credits in categories 1A, 10, and 22.
September 2024
Drinkwine Produce Twilight Meeting
September 16, 2024 : Drinkwine Produce Twilight Meeting
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Drinkwine Produce
Ticonderoga, NY
Drinkwine Produce Twilight Meeting
Monday, September 16th 4-6 pm (rain or shine)
1512 Street Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Join us for discussions on high tunnel tomato production and sweet corn and pumpkin IPM at Drinkwine Produce in Ticonderoga. Henry Drinkwine will provide an overview of his practices for maintaining high yields of tomatoes, including pollination and soil fertility management. In the second half of the meeting, CCE specialist Chuck Bornt will review integrated pest management for sweet corn and pumpkins, with hands-on scouting and identification of key pests and diseases.
DEC Credits: 1.5 credits in categories 1A, 10, 23
Korona Produce Field Meeting
September 24, 2024 : Korona Produce Field Meeting
4:00-6:00pm
Korona Farm and Produce
Amsterdam, NY
Korona Produce Field Meeting
September 24, 2024, 4-6pm
Korona Farm and Produce
1953 Co Rd 107, Amsterdam, NY 12010
(pull in by the cow pasture)
Join CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Vegetable Specialists Crystal Stewart-Courtens and Chuck Bornt for a field meeting to look at tarping for weed and pest control and cover crop termination in vegetable rotations, a pumpkin variety trial walk looking at new varieties, and cucurbit IPM practices.
This meeting is free and open to the public.
2 DEC credits available in categories 1A and 23
Questions? Reach out to Crystal Stewart-Courtens at cls263@cornell.edu or 518-775-0018
October 2024
Fall Vegetable Farm Soil Health and Cover Crop Meeting
October 4, 2024 : Fall Vegetable Farm Soil Health and Cover Crop Meeting
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fox Creek Farm
Schoharie, NY
Come learn about soil health and cover cropping at Fox Creek Farm in Schoharie on Friday 10/4/24. Owners, Sara and Raymond Luhrman will share their simple cover cropping program that has maintained productive soils over almost 20 years of intensive vegetable production. Walk the fields, see their fall cover crops growing, ask your questions and get your answers. This program will be geared towards beginning vegetable farmers.
Agritourism Webinar Series
October 8, 2024 : Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
12-1
webinar
Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences
PASA Farmworker COVID Funds In-Person Registration
October 25, 2024 : Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Registration - Washington County
9-4
Washington County Fairgrounds
Greenwich, NY
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State is collaborating with PASA (Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Association) to offer three in-person events in New York State at the end of October where workers can sign up for the program in person.
PASA Farmworker COVID Funds In-Person Registration
October 26, 2024 : Farm and Food Workers Relief Program Registration - Ulster County
9-4
CCE Ulster County
Kingston, NY
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State is collaborating with PASA (Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Association) to offer three in-person events in New York State at the end of October where workers can sign up for the program in person.
November 2024
Agritourism Webinar Series
November 12, 2024 : Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
12-1
webinar
Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm
Grants for Farm Businesses - What's Available for 2024-2025?
November 13, 2024 : Grants for Farm Businesses - What's Available for 2024-2025?
10:00am-11:30am
webinar
New York State and USDA are investing millions in New York State farm infrastructure this year through competitive grant programs. This webinar will review upcoming programs and help you determine if any might be a good fit for your business.
UV Light Q and A
November 14, 2024
3:00 - 4:00pm
Zoom
Check out this video on the use of UV light to manage plant diseases by the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) and join them for a Zoom Q&A session about the technology on November 14th from 3:00 - 4:00pm. This meeting is free but you must register to receive the Zoom link.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O_a6zNnnhQ
December 2024
Soil Health Workshop for Vegetable Growers
December 5, 2024
9:30am - 3:00pm
Tiashoke Farm Store
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
12-1
webinar
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
December 10, 2024 : Agritourism Accessibility
12-1
webinar
Agritourism Accessibility
New York Labor Roadshow VIII - Save the Date
December 11, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 17 - December 18, 2024 : Labor Roadshow VIII
TBD
Save the dates for the Labor Roadshow VIII. In person sessions on Dec 11 and Dec 13 and online sessions on Dec 17 and Dec 18
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