Events - month view
earlier monthsJanuary 2016
2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Yates)
January 7, 2016
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
This course will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties and marketing issues in open field and high tunnel vegetables. Topics such as disease resistant varieties, pest/disease, cultural management and appropriate spray options. An anticipated 1.0 hours of content is eligible for re-certification credits.
Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Online Courses
January 12 - April 19, 2016
The Cornell Small Farms Program is pleased to announce the winter roster of online courses available through its Northeast Beginning Farmer Project. These courses help farmers learn from the latest research-based education.
Pot Luck Dinner
January 13, 2016
6pm - 8pm
Castleton-On-Hudson, NY
Jim O'Connell Grape and Berry educator has set up pot lucks across the region to get to know growers more. Come join him for an educational discussion and dinner on January 13, 2016.
2016 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 19 - January 21, 2016
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
This show combines the major fruit, flower, vegetable, and direct marketing associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for the fruit and vegetable growers of this state, as well as the surrounding states and Eastern Canada. The Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists are involved in organizing sessions on Processing Vegetables, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage/Cole Crops, Soil Health, Weed Management, Climate Change, Beginning Farmers, High Tunnels, and Specialty Vegetables.
2016 Empire State Producers EXPO
January 19 - January 21, 2016
Morning, Mid-day, and Afternoon Sessions
Syracuse, NY
This show combines the major fruit, flower, vegetable, and direct marketing associations of New York State in order to provide a comprehensive trade show and educational conference for the fruit and vegetable growers of this state, as well as the surrounding states and Eastern Canada.
The Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists are involved in organizing sessions on Processing Vegetables, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage/Cole Crops, Soil Health, Weed Management, Climate Change, Beginning Farmers, High Tunnels, and Specialty Vegetables.
Registration is open now on the NYS Vegetable Growers Association website:
http://nysvga.org/expo/information/
The Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists are involved in organizing sessions on Processing Vegetables, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage/Cole Crops, Soil Health, Weed Management, Climate Change, Beginning Farmers, High Tunnels, and Specialty Vegetables.
Registration is open now on the NYS Vegetable Growers Association website:
http://nysvga.org/expo/information/
February 2016
LOF WFS Lockport Feb 1 - Online Pre-registration Closed - Contact Kim Hazel to pre-register
February 1, 2016
All day
February 1, 2016 - CCE of Niagara, Lockport, NY
Pre-registration closed on website, please call or email Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext 26 to give her your registration info.
Pre-registration closed on website, please call or email Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext 26 to give her your registration info.
LOF WFS Newark Feb 2 - Online Pre-registration Closed - Contact Kim Hazel to pre-register
February 2, 2016
All day
February 1, 2016 - CCE of Niagara, Lockport, NY
Pre-registration closed on website, please call or email Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext 26, krh5@cornell.edu
to give her your registration info.
Pre-registration closed on website, please call or email Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265 ext 26, krh5@cornell.edu
to give her your registration info.
Global GAP IFA v.5 Updates Training
February 3 - February 4, 2016
9 am - 3 pm
Albion & Newark, NY
See flyers, Feb 3 program is at CCE Orleans, 12690 NYS Rte 31, Albion NY 14411
See flyers, Feb 4 program is at CCE Wayne, 1581 NYS Rte 88, Newark, NY 14513
See flyers, Feb 4 program is at CCE Wayne, 1581 NYS Rte 88, Newark, NY 14513
Seneca Produce Auction Greenhouse Growers Meeting
February 17, 2016
12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Romulus, NY
This meeting for produce auction growers will include information on making flowers profitable for auction sales, growth regulators, vegetable transplant production, alkalinity and irrigation, and principals of acidification. This will be a fairly informal, discussion oriented meeting.
2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Orleans)
February 18, 2016
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Albion, NY
This course will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties, soil management, and marketing issues in open field and high tunnel vegetables. Topics such as disease resistant varieties, managing pests (weeds, diseases, birds), cultural management and appropriate spray options.
There will 3 grower panels during this event. Weed control and Best Management Practices for Auction will be discussed by the first panel. A sweet corn grower panel will discuss varieties, seeding dates, and auction sales. The final grower panel will focus on soil management for Orleans County clay.
There will 3 grower panels during this event. Weed control and Best Management Practices for Auction will be discussed by the first panel. A sweet corn grower panel will discuss varieties, seeding dates, and auction sales. The final grower panel will focus on soil management for Orleans County clay.
Balanced Pruning Workshop
February 19, 2016
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Old Chatham, NY
Come learn about balanced pruning in grapes. Guest speaker Hans Walter-Peterson from the FLGP.
Irrigation Water Regulations, Traceability, and Recall: Info for Produce Farmers Concerning FSMA
February 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will provide information and answers to questions on several of the more complicated sections of the new FSMA regulations going into effect for produce growers. There will be a focus on irrigation water and what is required for testing your water sources, record keeping, how to set up a meaningful traceability program, and how to conduct a recall.
Irrigation Water Regulations, Traceability, and Recall: Info for Produce Farmers Concerning FSMA
February 22, 2016
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will provide information and answers to questions on several of the more complicated sections of the new FSMA regulations going into effect for produce growers. There will be a focus on irrigation water and what is required for testing your water sources, record keeping, how to set up a meaningful traceability program, and how to conduct a recall.
2016 Genesee Valley Produce Auction Meeting
February 23, 2016
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Centerville, NY
Come and learn how to make a profit at produce auctions! Speakers from other New York and Pennsylvania auctions plus Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell will provide attendees will information on flower production, small fruit, Food Safety Modernization Act impacts on auctions, nutrient management, high tunnel tomato production, and simplified hoop tomato house production. The benefits of having an auction and how to encourage new growers will also be discussed.
2016 CCE LOF Winter Spanish-Speaking Fruit Schools
February 23, 2016 : 2016 Spanish-speaking Winter Fruit Schools @ Zinglers Farms Inc
February 24, 2016 : 2016 CCE LOF Winter Spanish-Speaking Fruit Schools @ KC Bailey Orchards, Inc.
February 23, 2016 - Zingler Farms Inc. Orleans Co.
February 24, 2016 - KC Bailey Orchards Inc. Wayne Co.
Please pre-register.
This full day event will include talks will introduce workers to basic and applied pomological and pest management concepts and modern apple pruning practices in the Spanish language. Lunch will be included and covered by the $15 pre-registration, due to limited space please pre-register.
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February 24, 2016 - KC Bailey Orchards Inc. Wayne Co.
Please pre-register.
This full day event will include talks will introduce workers to basic and applied pomological and pest management concepts and modern apple pruning practices in the Spanish language. Lunch will be included and covered by the $15 pre-registration, due to limited space please pre-register.
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2016 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show!
February 24, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Albany, NY
Attention Capital District Vegetable Growers!
2016 Capital District Commercial Vegetable Growers' School and Mini Trade Show! Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Best Western Albany Airport Inn, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
We have received 4.0 DEC Recertification credits for this location in Categories 1A, 23 and 10.
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2016 Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School & Mini Trade Show
February 25, 2016
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kingston, NY
Attention Hudson Valley Vegetable Growers!
Hudson Valley Commercial Vegetable Growers' School & Mini Trade Show
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Best Western Plus of Kingston, 503 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
We have received 4.0 DEC Recertification credits for this location in Categories 1A, 23 and 10.
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Forecasting Potato/Tomato Late Blight Risk for YOUR Farm
February 29, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Canandaigua and East Aurora, NY
Learn how to use the late blight 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. Users 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.
Erie County Vegetable Growers Meeting
February 29, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
East Aurora, NY
Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists will present research updates on sweet corn bird and weed management; living mulch; and the final ruling of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - what it means for your farm planning, training and timelines. Dr. Elizabeth Lamb, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, will discuss IPM in greenhouse vegetable transplants; Allen Young, NRCS Erie County, will discuss cover crops; and Megan Burley, CCE Erie County, will lead a marketing roundtable session. Discussions will be led during lunch about fresh market vegetable research priorities and needs, and the Western NY Food Hub.
March 2016
Niagara County Vegetable and Small Fruit Grower Meeting
March 1, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM vegetables; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM fruit
Lockport, NY
The morning vegetable program will include presentations on research updates on sweet corn bird and weed management; the final ruling of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - what it means for your farm; new developments for managing insect pests and diseases in Cole crops; and living much. Fresh market vegetable research priorities and needs will be discussed and the Western NY Food Hub.
The afternoon berry program will include presentations by Cornell faculty - Kerik Cox, Greg Loeb, Marvin Pritts, and Courtney Weber. The talks will include time for questions and will address current issues in strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
The afternoon berry program will include presentations by Cornell faculty - Kerik Cox, Greg Loeb, Marvin Pritts, and Courtney Weber. The talks will include time for questions and will address current issues in strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Niagara County Vegetable and Small Fruit Grower Meeting
March 1, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM vegetables; 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM small fruit
Lockport, NY
The morning vegetable program will include presentations on research updates on sweet corn bird and weed management; the final ruling of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - what it means for your farm; new developments for managing insect pests and diseases in Cole crops; and living much. Fresh market vegetable research priorities and needs will be discussed and the Western NY Food Hub.
The afternoon berry program will include presentations by Cornell faculty - Kerik Cox, Greg Loeb, Marvin Pritts, and Courtney Weber. The talks will include time for questions and will address current issues in strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
1.5 Continuing Education DEC Credits are available for the afternoon berry program.
The afternoon berry program will include presentations by Cornell faculty - Kerik Cox, Greg Loeb, Marvin Pritts, and Courtney Weber. The talks will include time for questions and will address current issues in strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
1.5 Continuing Education DEC Credits are available for the afternoon berry program.
Farm Food Safety with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
March 7 - March 8, 2016
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Attendees will receive detailed instruction about food safety on the farm for Day 1. For those needing or interested in a third party audit for certification, Day 2 will help you write a food safety plan needed for audit. Open to all fresh market produce farmers, especially those who may want to sell through the Eden Valley Food Hub.
Organized by the Western NY Food Hub at Eden Valley Growers, Harvest New York, the Cornell Vegetable Program, and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Cost: TBD. Pre-registration will be required.
For more information, contact Robert Hadad at : cvp.cce.cornell.edu/specialist.php?id=9
Organized by the Western NY Food Hub at Eden Valley Growers, Harvest New York, the Cornell Vegetable Program, and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Cost: TBD. Pre-registration will be required.
For more information, contact Robert Hadad at : cvp.cce.cornell.edu/specialist.php?id=9
Farm Food Safety with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Training
March 7 - March 8, 2016
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
East Aurora, NY
Attendees will receive detailed instruction about food safety on the farm for Day 1. For those needing or interested in a third party audit for certification, Day 2 will help you write a food safety plan needed for audit. Open to all fresh market produce farmers, especially those who may want to sell through the Eden Valley Food Hub.
2016 Onion School
March 8, 2016
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Middletown, NY
2016 Auction Growers Production Meeting (Chautauqua)
March 10, 2016
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Clymer, NY
Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists will educate growers on disease and pest management, varieties and marketing issues in open field and high tunnel vegetables. Topics include bird control in sweet corn, vine crop pest management, a cover crop and crop rotation discussion, high tunnel tomato disease management, the Food Safety Modernization act and the impact on auction growers, and swede midge management. Disease resistant varieties, cultural management and appropriate spray options will be discussed.
Respirator Fit Test Workshop (CANCELED)
March 14, 2016
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Highland, NY
Jim O'Connell has partnered with NYCAMH for a respirator fit test workshop
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Pesticide Certification Training & Exam
March 15 - March 17, 2016
Albion, NY
Orleans County Pre-Exam Training to Become a Certified Pesticide Applicator Offered by LOF and NWNY teams, Orleans CCE, and DEC.
Training Classes:
When: March 15 & March 17, 2016
8:00am - 12:00pm
Registration begins at 7:45am
Where: 12690 Rt 31, Albion, NY 14411
The Certification Exam is scheduled for March 24, 2016 @11am. Register directly with DEC to take the exam.
Training Classes:
When: March 15 & March 17, 2016
8:00am - 12:00pm
Registration begins at 7:45am
Where: 12690 Rt 31, Albion, NY 14411
The Certification Exam is scheduled for March 24, 2016 @11am. Register directly with DEC to take the exam.
Northern Veg School
March 15, 2016
8:30am - 3:00pm
Keeseville, NY
This day long program covers root crops, garlic and greens in the morning, and pest management strategies in the afternoon. Special Guest Speaker is Paul Arnold from Pleasant Valley Farm in Argyle, NY.
Effective Orchard Spraying - Hudson Valley- FULL
March 15, 2016
9:00am-3:15pm
Highland, NY
THS EVENT IS FULL.
Through this full-day day course on Effective Orchard Spraying growers will learn how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
2016 NYS Dry Bean Meeting
March 16, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LeRoy, NY
Join us for production updates on Western bean cutworm, white mold, varieties and bean breeding, and soil health. There will be a marketing update from Tim McGreevy, CEO, American Pulse Association, Moscow, ID, on: 2016 - International Year of Pulses: Why they are the Future of Food (dry beans/peas, lentils, chickpeas are pulses).
In addition, final results of Robin Bellinder's reduced tillage dry bean weed control trials, and trials of potential new dry bean herbicides, will be reported. Food safety practices and documentation required by buyers will be covered. There will also be a report from the Organic Dry Bean Discussion Group.
In addition, final results of Robin Bellinder's reduced tillage dry bean weed control trials, and trials of potential new dry bean herbicides, will be reported. Food safety practices and documentation required by buyers will be covered. There will also be a report from the Organic Dry Bean Discussion Group.
Vegetable School (Chautauqua County)
March 17, 2016
12:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Jamestown, NY
Meet the CCE Cornell Vegetable Program Specialists and learn about their programs supporting Western NY vegetable growers: disease and weed management in fresh market vegetables, what does the Food Safety Modernization Act mean for your farm, new developments for managing insect pests and diseases in Cole crops, high tunnel and season extension, improving soil health, and issues affecting processing vegetable crop production.
2016 Northeastern New York and Vermont Winter Grape School
March 17, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Lake George, NY
The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT.
Guidelines
March 17, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Lake George, NY
The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT.
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
March 18, 2016
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Red Hook, NY
Jim O'Connell, Grape and Berry Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Eastern NY will lead a pruning demonstration on mature blueberries.
Effective Orchard Spraying
March 22, 2016
8:30am - 3:15pm
Albion, NY
Registration is Closed! This class is full sorry for any inconvenience.
Growers will understand how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
Please pre-register as space is limited.
Growers will understand how to improve their timeliness and therefore apply sprays when needed and not be forever chasing the calendar. Correct application at the correct time will allow growers to make better use of their spray over the season.
Please pre-register as space is limited.
Vegetable School (Cattaraugus County) - CANCELLED
March 23, 2016
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Ellicottville, NY
This meeting is cancelled. Growers in the area can expect our Fresh Market Vegetable Specialists to host a meeting soon! Details will be announced in VegEdge newsletter and on our website.
Pot Luck Dinner
March 23, 2016
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Marlboro, NY
Jim O'Connell Grape and Berry educator has set up pot lucks across the region to get to know growers more.
2016 Small Fruit Regional School - Berry Production Workshop
March 24, 2016
9am - 3:30pm
Ballston Spa, NY
Mark your calendars!
Cornell Berry Production Workshop
2.5 - 3 DEC credits have been applied for in categories 1A, 10, 22 and 23
Navigating NEWA for Apple Growers - Champlain Valley- CANCELED
March 31, 2016
8:30am - 12:30pm
Chazy, NY
This event has been CANCELED
A Hands-On Workshop for Apple Growers
At this half-day workshop, learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
$10 per person
$10 per person
Registration Deadline March 24th
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Upcoming Events
Soil Health Workshop for Vegetable Growers
December 5, 2024
Schaghticoke, NY
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1.75 DEC pesticide recertification credits available in categories 1A, 10, and 23.
Cost: $30 per person
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