Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Enrollment

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February 2013

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Genesee County)

February 7 - February 8, 2013
8:30 am registration & refreshments; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm training
Batavia, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Genesee 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.

Season Extension: Winter Greens and Beyond

February 8, 2013
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Jamestown, NY

Season Extension: Winter Greens and Beyond
Learn about greenhouse and high tunnel production for vegetables and winter greens, with a focus on pest management.

Drip Irrigation: Systems, Techniques, and Tips for Small Farms

February 12, 2013
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Canandaigua, NY

Drip Irrigation: Systems, Techniques, and Tips for Small Farms
After a hot, dry season, vegetable and fruit growers are realizing climate change might change their needs for supplemental water to ensure profitability. Drip irrigation is the most efficient use of water for maximum benefit for crop health, but only if the system is set up right to start. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, in cooperation with the Cornell Vegetable Program, is offering this in-depth introduction to drip irrigations systems, generally for small farm applications.

Culinary Connections: Farm to Restaurant Workshop and Networking Opportunity

February 18, 2013
9:00 am - Noon
Mendon, NY

Culinary Connections: Farm to Restaurant Workshop and Networking Opportunity
Workshop and networking opportunity for culinary professionals to connect with some of the regional farmers to get fresh, local grown produce on their menus. Panels of farmers and chefs will explain how they are making beneficial culinary connections through communication and insights.

Reduced Till Grower Discussion Group

February 25, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Batavia, NY

Reduced Till Grower Discussion Group
A grower-led Reduced Tillage Grower Discussion Group is forming in Western New York. All vegetable and field crop growers interested in reduced tillage (zone, strip and no till) are invited. Bring your experience and/or your questions! 

March 2013

Niagara Region Winter Vegetable Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 5, 2013
9:00 am - 1:30 pm, includes lunch
Lockport, NY

Niagara Region Winter Vegetable Meeting
The first hour of this meeting will be on disease management, followed by a hands-on, interactive discussion and demonstration on sprayer set-up, calibration, and spraying considerations. Presentations will be made by Dr. Tom Zitter and Dr. Andrew Landers, Cornell. 

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Yates County)

March 6 - March 7, 2013
8:30 am Registration & Refreshments; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Training
Penn Yan, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Yates 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 (Suffolk County)

March 13 - March 14, 2013
8:30 am Registration & Refreshments; 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Training
Riverhead, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Suffolk 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.

2013 NYS Dry Bean Growers Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 13, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
LeRoy, NY

2013 NYS Dry Bean Growers Meeting
Join us for the important dry bean updates for 2013!

Vegetable Grafting Workshop and More!

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 14, 2013
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Belmont, NY

Vegetable Grafting Workshop and More!
Learn about the latest Cornell Vegetable Program on-farm research projects. The use of winter grains to control weeds in summer vegetables was researched in 2012. Can this work as an alternative to herbicides?  What is the effect on tomatoes or onions? Grafting is another cutting-edge technology gaining in popularity. The advantages and techniques of grafting will be presented.

Success in Growing for Auction

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 15, 2013
10:00 am - 2:30 pm, includes buffet lunch
Clymer, NY

Success in Growing for Auction
This course will educate produce growers on pest management, varieties and marketing issues in vegetables and strawberries. Topics such as inter-row cover crops, pest ID, responsible spray options, and attributes of successful NYS auction will be presented. 

Tomato/Potato Late Blight Risk on YOUR Farm - An Advanced Forecast Tool

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 19, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Rochester, NY

Tomato/Potato Late Blight Risk on YOUR Farm - An Advanced Forecast Tool
In 2012, growers and consultants used the advanced Late Blight Decision Support System (DSS) forecast on 12 tomato and/or potato farms for part or all of the season. The email/text spray alerts and broad base of fungicide info made the LB DSS easier to use and more helpful than ever before. It provided scientific information to help them make better fungicide spray decisions, and in some cases safely stretch their spray schedule during the hot, dry weather.

Learn how to use this new late blight forecast tool on your farm.

Identification, Assessment and Management of Soilborne Plant Pathogens in Vegetable Production

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 20, 2013
8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Geneva, NY

Identification, Assessment and Management of Soilborne Plant Pathogens in Vegetable Production
Through funding from the NE-SARE, this comprehensive workshop has been designed to train participants throughout the Northeast in the identification, assessment and management of soilborne pathogens and to provide resources that can be used on-farm and in various outreach activities.

2013 Garlic School (Geneva)

March 21, 2013
9:45 am - 2:00 pm
Geneva, NY

2013 Garlic School (Geneva)
Healthy soil grows healthy garlic! Learn more about the relationship between soil health and plant health. Additional topics include a garlic bloat nematode update, cover crop rotations for garlic, fertility management, and issue and concerns for the future.

April 2013

DEC Special Permit Training (Wayne County - English session)

April 9, 2013
8:30 am registration; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm training
Newark, NY

DEC Special Permit Training (Wayne County - English session)
At Special Permit trainings, we review with non-certified applicators Worker Protection Safety (WPS) handler training and for each federally restricted-use pesticide the potential hazards to non-target species and the environment, and how to prevent the risk of exposure. Trainees also receive a packet with summaries of this information. A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified. 
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Beets

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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

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Tomatoes

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Upcoming Events

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.

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.  

Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course

January 13 - January 14, 2026

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). 

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Resources from CCE ENYCHP!


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/.
We also maintain the following online resources that you can view directly from these links:

• CCE ENYCH YouTube (program videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk_E-ZKqSClcas49Cnvxkw

• CCE ENYCH Facebook (program social media): https://www.facebook.com/CCEENYCHP/

• CCE ENYCH Instagram (program social media): https://www.instagram.com/cceenychp/?hl=en