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.  

The ABCs of Websites: A User Friendly Introduction

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.

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.

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.

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 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). 

Are there grants that can help you support or grow your agritourism business?  Where do you look for funding?

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.

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.

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.

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.

This webinar will give you tips for working with wholesale buyers.

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. 

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!

More information coming soon, register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldu2pqjgjHN36z1mWNKtAwfyX737tLGfp#/registration

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.