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2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026 : Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
January 13 - January 14, 2026
8:30am - 12:30pm
Online via Zoom
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).
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 13, 2026 : Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
2026 Becker Forum - Save the Date
January 14, 2026 : Save the Date - 2026 Becker Forum
TBD (all day)
Cornell AgriTech
Geneva, NY
The Becker Forum, an annual gathering of growers, farm managers, and industry experts, offers a comprehensive program tailored to address the most pressing challenges facing the agricultural community today. The day will feature a series of informative sessions designed to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate these complex issues successfully.
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 20, 2026 : Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
2026 Greenhouse Growers School
January 21, 2026 : 2026 Greenhouse Growers School
8:00am - 4:45pm
CCE Albany County
Voorheesville, NY
This event is in-person but the speakers in the morning session will present virtually. The cost to attend this event is $60 per person. $10 discount for members of New York State Flower Industries. A discount of 50% will be given to additional attendees from the same greenhouse/farm. Lunch is included. Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will NOT be allowed. Please register by January 16, 2026.
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
January 22, 2026 : Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
11:00am to 12:30pm
Online via Zoom
Week 1: Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 27, 2026 : Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
1pm - 3pm
Online via Zoom
Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
January 29, 2026 : Cost of Production for Fruit Crops
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 2: Cost of Production for Fruit Crops - A new tool for tree fruit, updates on berry production in NY, and strategies for tracking and using expense data
February 2026
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
February 3, 2026 : Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends
1pm - 4pm
Online via Zoom
Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Online via Zoom
Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides- Can We Strike the Right Balance?
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance?
March 2026
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi
2026 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast
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Upcoming Events
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
December 17, 2025
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York, but aren't sure where to start? Join DEC representative Kenneth Klubek for a discussion on who needs to become a certified pesticide applicator, certification types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
Ag Labor Road Show IX
December 1, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 1
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
December 9, 2025 : Save the Date - Ag Labor Road Show In-Person Event (Greenwich, NY)
Greenwich, NY
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
The in-person session for Eastern NY is December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY - full day in person session
Additional in-person sessions are:
December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY, December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
December 22, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 2
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026 : Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
Session 1: Cut Flower Cost Calculator Updates and Woody Cuts
January 13, 2026 : Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
Session 2: Perennials and Industry Trends
January 20, 2026 : Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
Session 3: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Biochar
January 27, 2026 : Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
Session 4: Beneficial Insects and Propagation Techniques
February 3, 2026 : Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends
Session 5: Fungal and Insect Pests and Market Trends