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January 2014

Finger Lakes Produce Auction Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 9, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
Penn Yan, NY

Finger Lakes Produce Auction Meeting
The annual winter educational meeting for produce growers will focus on weed management, pesticide safety equipment, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug management, food safety regulations and produce auctions. Grower and buyer panels will be utilized. 1 DEC credit (categories 1a, 10 and 23) and CCA credits available. 

Seneca Produce Auction Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 10, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
Romulus, NY

Seneca Produce Auction Meeting
The annual winter educational meeting for produce growers will focus on weed management, pesticide safety equipment, Brown Marmorated Stink Bug management, food safety regulations and produce auctions. Grower and buyer panels will be utilized. 1 DEC credit (categories 1a, 10 and 23) and CCA credits available. Lunch will be available for purchase at the auction.

Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Spotted Winged Drosophila and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

January 15, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM

Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Spotted Winged Drosophila and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.

Kathy Demchak and Shelby Fleischer, Penn State, and Greg Loeb, Cornell, will be speaking during this webinar.

2014 Empire State Producers Expo

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 20 - January 23, 2014
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY

2014 Empire State Producers Expo
The Empire State Producers Expo includes a one-day Becker Forum (Jan. 20), a three-day trade show, and three days of concurrent educational sessions (Jan 21-23).  The full meeting agenda and information can be found on the NYS Vegetable Growers Association website.  You can register on-line at EXPO ON-line Registration.

2014 Empire State Producers Expo

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 21 - January 23, 2014
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY

2014 Empire State Producers Expo
Formerly known as the Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, the Empire State Producers Expo includes a one-day Becker Forum (Monday, January 20, 2014), a three-day trade show and three days of concurrent educational sessions.

February 2014

Lake Ontario Winter Fruit School

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 3, 2014
8:00 am 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Lake Ontario Winter Fruit School

The LOF Winter School is the time to catch up on all the most recent research results, new products, horticultural practices, business and labor topics to help growers continue to compete and produce high quality fruit.  The focus is tree fruit production.  This is an opportunity to network with your neighbors and earn DEC credits.  There are several guest speakers from Cornell faculty, out-of state specialists, and the team.   This is a duplicate school held in Wayne County on Feb. 4, 2014.  Lunch is included in the cost of registration. 


Walk and Talk: Crop Planning

February 8, 2014
Saturday, 10am - 12pm
Cuba, NY

Walk and Talk: Crop Planning
A special Saturday session of the Walk & Talk discussion group focused on crop planning. Crop planning involves taking a broader look at your farm, evaluating your upcoming season as part of a larger, longer term production system. Crop planning involves not only rotational planning, but soil health, nutrient management, pest/disease/weed control, and farm business management. All growers are welcome to attend.

Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Dealing with Late Blight

February 12, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM

Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Dealing with Late Blight
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.

Meg McGrath, Cornell, and Beth Gugino, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar.

Storage Crops & Winter Marketing: 5 years later - What we have learned

February 14, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM tentative
Geneva, NY

Storage Crops & Winter Marketing: 5 years later - What we have learned
An intro to storage vegetable production, post-harvest, and marketing to meet the increasing demand for seasonal local food.

Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health: Harvesting the Potential

February 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Canandaigua, NY

Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health: Harvesting the Potential
A free meeting featuring a live webinar broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health. Howard G. Buffett, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, will lead the webinar by discussing: The Big Picture: Conservation, Cover Crops and Soil Health. In addition to the webinar, soil health demonstrations and information will be provided by USDA-NRCS and the Cornell Vegetable Program, and a group discussion will assist in the planning for summer meetings and field days. 

Potato Short Course - Disease Management and Variety Development

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 19, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Liverpool, NY

Potato Short Course - Disease Management and Variety Development
Simplot: genetic engineering for higher quality, disease resistance; Amanda Gevens, U WI: field/storage disease management; Cornell potato breeding, and licensing varieties; Using the Late Blight Decision Support System - Carol MacNeil, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, and Ian Small, Cornell Plant Pathology.

February 20 - Winter Pruning Tour in Wayne County

February 20, 2014
8:30am-3:30pm

February 20 - Winter Pruning Tour in Wayne County
We are organizing a winter pruning tour to be held at 3 farms in Wayne County from 8:30am until 3:30pm on Thursday February 20, 2014.

Niagara County Winter Meeting: Increase Productivity Through Soil Environment Management

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 21, 2014
9:00am - 12:30pm
Lockport, NY

Niagara County Winter Meeting: Increase Productivity Through Soil Environment Management
Reduced tillage (RT) is being successfully adopted on vegetable farms in Western NY. Anu Rangarajan will review RT benefits, discuss management changes related to adoption and share examples from farms using RT systems. Carol MacNeil will talk about which cover crops to use to improve crop health, and how to use them. Steve Reiners will focus on improved fertility management in vine crops.

1.5 DEC and 3 CCA credits available.

2014 Orleans Produce Auction Growers Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 25, 2014
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Albion, NY

2014 Orleans Produce Auction Growers Meeting
This course will educate growers on weed and disease management in fresh market vegetable grown for auction; as well as storage crop management and food safety concerns.

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Steuben County)

February 27 - February 28, 2014
8:30 AM registration & refreshments; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM training
Bath, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Steuben County)
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people. 

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Steuben County) - Co Hosted by NOFA-NY

February 27 - February 28, 2014
registration & refreshments at 8:30 AM, program runs 9 AM- 4 PM, both days
Bath, NY

In recent years, several food borne illness outbreaks in produce have made national news. Both the produce industry and the federal government have stepped up demands for fruit and vegetable farms to meet food safety practice standards. These standards are known as GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices).

In recent years, several food borne illness outbreaks in produce have made national news. Both the produce industry and the federal government have stepped up demands for fruit and vegetable farms to meet food safety practice standards. These standards are known as GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices).

Click here to register online: http://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=165

March 2014

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Ontario County)

March 6 - March 7, 2014
8:30 AM registration; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM training
Geneva, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Ontario County)
This 2-day training will focus on the details of what GAPs is, how it works, what it means for your farming operation, and how to write a farm food safety plan for your farm. Open to all fresh produce farms and related industry people.

Last of the season! Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Ontario County - Geneva) March 6-7

March 6 - March 7, 2014
Registration & Refreshments at 8:30 AM, program runs 9 AM- 4 PM, both days

In recent years, several food borne illness outbreaks in produce have made national news. Both the produce industry and the federal government have stepped up demands for fruit and vegetable farms to meet food safety practice standards. These standards are known as GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices).

To register, click here: http://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=161

Building Fertility Through Cover Crops - Cancelled

March 11, 2014
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY

Building Fertility Through Cover Crops - Cancelled
This workshop has been cancelled.  Please contact Robert Hadad with any questions pertaining to this topic.

2014 NYS Dry Bean Growers Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 18, 2014
9:00 am - 3:15 pm
LeRoy, NY

2014 NYS Dry Bean Growers Meeting
Join us for the important dry bean updates for 2014! Topics will include varieties, insect, disease & weed management, and soils & tillage. Back by popular demand...there will be a tasting of innovative dry bean dishes!

Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Weed Control in Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, and Winter Squash

March 19, 2014
1:00 - 2:00 PM

Winter Wednesday Lunch Webinar: Weed Control in Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, and Winter Squash
Penn State and Cornell University have teamed up to present a series of webinars to keep you informed about critical production issues. This series provides convenient access to timely updates in commercial vegetable and small fruit production for extension educators, producers, and industry representatives in Pennsylvania, New York, and surrounding states.

Robin Bellinder, Cornell, and Dwight Lingenfelter, Penn State, will be speaking during this webinar on conventional and organic weed control options in sweet corn, pumpkins, and winter squash.

Using the Berry Farm Business Summary (BFBS) to Improve Your Bottom Line

March 19, 2014
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Rochester, NY

Are you confident your commercial berry business is maximizing your return on investment? Is it thriving, or merely surviving? Are berries an asset on your ledger or really a liability?

If you'd like help answering these questions, plan to attend the last of 5 regional berry crop economics workshops using the information and resources generated from Stage 1 of the project, "Building a Better Bottom Line for NYS Berry Growers," funded by New York Farm Viability Institute's Ag Innovation Center.

Forecasting Potato/Tomato Late Blight for YOUR Farm

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 20, 2014
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rochester, NY

Forecasting Potato/Tomato Late Blight for YOUR Farm
Learn how to use this new LB forecast tool on your farm. Participants will set up their personal farm accounts on the Late Blight Decision Support System (DSS) website, defining the location of their farm/fields, and their varieties. They can sign up for email/text alerts regarding when fungicide sprays are needed. Once basic farm/crop information is in a user's account they can access DSS reports and input fungicide sprays by smartphone or tablet.   

Trickle Irrigation/Fertigation Workshop - Cancelled

March 20, 2014
9am - 12:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Trickle Irrigation/Fertigation Workshop - Cancelled
This is a follow-up to the 2013 workshop with more detail on "how-to" for sizing and setting up trickle irrigation and figuring out set-up and operation of fertigation.  Dr. Bill Lamont of Penn State will go in-depth on how to design a trickle irrigation system to fit your needs and Dr. Steve Reiners (Cornell) will discuss fine-tuning your trickle fertility program.

Pruning Demo with Motorized Platforms at Wafler Farms

March 24, 2014
2pm-4pm
Wolcott, NY

Pruning Demo with Motorized Platforms at Wafler Farms
Pruning on self-propelled harvest platforms to be showcased in Tall Spindle apple orchards in Wayne County, NY.

An In-Depth School for Fruit Growers "The Application of Physiological Principles to Fruit Crops"

March 25, 2014
7am-9pm
Geneva, NY

An In-Depth School for Fruit Growers "The Application of Physiological Principles to Fruit Crops"
The Cornell Fruit Team is pleased to announce an in-depth school for tree fruit growers, extension educators and crop consultants on March 25, 2014, at the Ramada Inn in Geneva, NY.

2014 Garlic School: Great Garlic from Harvest to Sale

March 28, 2014
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Geneva, NY

2014 Garlic School: Great Garlic from Harvest to Sale
Topics include timing of harvest, post-harvest handling and pest control, a grower panel on drying systems, and marketing your garlic.
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Apples

Apricots

Apricots

Asparagus

Asparagus

Beets

Beets

Blueberries

Blueberries

Broccoli

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cabbage

Carrots

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Cherries

Cherries

Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Dry Beans

Dry Beans

Eggplant

Eggplant

Ethnic Vegetables

Ethnic Vegetables

Garlic

Garlic

Grapes

Grapes

Horseradish

Horseradish

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Leeks

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Melons

Melons

Nectarines

Nectarines

Onions

Onions

Parsnips

Parsnips

Peaches

Peaches

Pears

Pears

Peas

Peas

Peppers

Peppers

Plums

Plums

Potatoes

Potatoes

Pumpkins / Gourds

Pumpkins / Gourds

Radishes

Radishes

Raspberries / Blackberries

Raspberries / Blackberries

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Rutabaga

Rutabaga

Snap Beans

Snap Beans

Squash - Summer

Squash - Summer

Squash- Winter

Squash- Winter

Strawberries

Strawberries

Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Turnips

Turnips

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Upcoming Events

I thought I was covered for that! Farm Insurance Webinar Series, Jan-Feb 2026

January 13, 2026 : Session 1: Insurance and Risk Management 101

Insurance and Risk Management 101. This first webinar will cover many of the general provisions found in insurance policies and describe some of the terms to be aware of when you are considering your options. Steve Hadcock, Capital District Hort Team and Greg Murk, FarmNet. 

January 20, 2026 : Session 2: Liability Insurance

Coverage for the risk that your business will cause harm to someone.  Are you having people on your farm or selling a food product?  You might need liability insurance. Robert Hadad, Cornell Vegetable Program, Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.

January 27, 2026 : Session 3:Protecting Yourself from Disasters (Crop Insurance, USDA FSA programs and Flood Insurance)

Are you protected from a weather event on your farm? Learn about your options for Disaster Coverage (crop insurance, FSA programs, flood insurance). Elizabeth Higgins, Eastern NY Commercial Hort Program.

February 3, 2026 : Session 4: Insuring People (health, life and disability insurance)

Options for health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance, and how they can help farmers and their employees. Maire Ullrich, CCE Orange County and Lucas Smith, Cornell Ag Workforce Development 

February 10, 2026 : Session 5: Property Insurance

Insuring your infrastructure, equipment, and livestock from loss. Learn about the types of coverage, and the risks they reduce. Colin Hostetter, Tri-County Ag Team, Desiree Keever, CCE Delaware County and Steve Glick, Kevin Daniels Agency.

2026 Greenhouse Growers School

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 21, 2026 : 2026 Greenhouse Growers School
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

January 22, 2026 : Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield

Week 1: Blueberry Pruning and Soil Health to Minimize Pests and Maximize Yield

January 29, 2026 : Cost of Production for Fruit Crops

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 

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 12, 2026 : Fire Blight Management Updates

Week 3: Fire Blight Management Updates - Pathogen Biology, Defense Inducers, Biopesticides, and Pruning Therapies

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 19, 2026 : Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides- Can We Strike the Right Balance?

Week 4: Pink and Petal Fall Insecticides - Can We Strike the Right Balance? 

March 12, 2026 : Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi

Week 5: Inoculating Orchards with Mycorrhizal Fungi

March 19, 2026 : St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast

Week 6: St. Peachtrick's Day - Cherry Pruning Strategies and Plum Varieties for the Northeast

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This website (https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/) contains our calendar of upcoming programs and registration links. For updated programmatic information, technical resources and links to newsletters please see our program blog site: https://blogs.cornell.edu/enychp/.
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