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earlier monthsApril 2015
Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers - Kingston
April 3 - April 4, 2015
9:00 am - Noon
Kingston, NY
This training is for TREE FRUIT FARMS ONLY
We will again be offering this 3-hr training to provide "special permits" to non-certified pesticide applicators. This will enable trained applicators to apply restricted-use pesticides during the 2015 season without "direct, on-site supervision."
Training will be offered in English and Spanish!
Special permits issued will be for the 2015 season ONLY. Those issued in 2014 are no longer valid.
Grape Pruning Workshp
April 3, 2015
Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland, NY
Join Jim O'Connell, Small Fruit/Grape Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County and ENYCHP for a grape pruning demonstration on Friday April 3, 2015 at the Hudson Valley Research Lab (HVRL) at 3357 Route 9W in Highland, NY. We will start at 2:00 pm and end around 3:30 or 4:00 pm.
Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 1 - Vine Training and Pruning, Upper Hudson Valley
April 4, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Schaghticoke,, NY
This workshop will cover the various grape vine training systems available for cold hardy varieties including vertical shoot positioning (VSP), top wire cordon (TWC), and umbrella kniffin (UK). Pros and cons of each of these systems will be discussed. Workshop will include a vine pruning demonstration.
DEC Special Permit Training in Wayne Co.
April 8, 2015
8:30 AM - 12 PM English Session & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spanish Session
Newark, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified. Please bring green "WPS Handler" cards. Please pre-register your non-certified applicators for this training by April 3 using the registration form (click here).
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified. Please bring green "WPS Handler" cards. Please pre-register your non-certified applicators for this training by April 3 using the registration form (click here).
DEC Special Permit Training (Wayne County)
April 8, 2015
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM English Session / 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Spanish Session
Newark, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides. This permit is renewed annually through Special Permit Trainings. Trainings include Worker Protection Safety, non-target and environmental hazards, and prevention of the risk of exposure.
2015 Spring Berry Workshops
April 9, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guilderland, NY
These workshops will cover pruning efficiency and protocol; spring pest management including scouting for pests and optimizing control strategies. Join us for one of these workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of berry pests.
DEC Special Permit Training in Orleans Co.
April 9, 2015
8:30 AM - 12 PM English Session & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Spanish Session
Albion, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified.
A DEC Special Permit is valid for one year and needs to be renewed every year unless the pesticide applicator becomes certified. Please bring green "WPS Handler" cards.
Please pre-register your non-certified applicators for this training by April 3 using the registration form (click here).
DEC Special Permit Training (Orleans County)
April 9, 2015
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (concurrent English & Spanish sessions)
Knowlesville, NY
DEC Special Permit allows non-certified workers to apply and handle federally restricted use pesticides. This permit is renewed annually through Special Permit Trainings. Trainings include Worker Protection Safety, non-target and environmental hazards, and prevention of the risk of exposure.
Special Permit Training for Pesticide Handlers - Peru
April 10, 2015
9:00 am - Noon
Peru, NY
THE DATE FOR THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED. It will now be held FRIDAY APRIL 10TH.
This training is for TREE FRUIT FARMS ONLY
We will again be offering this 3-hr training to provide "special permits" to non-certified pesticide applicators. This will enable trained applicators to apply restricted-use pesticides during the 2015 season without "direct, on-site supervision."
Special permits issued will be for the 2015 season ONLY. Those issued in 2014 are no longer valid.
2015 Spring Berry Workshops
April 13, 2015
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kerhonkson, NY
These workshops will cover pruning efficiency and protocol; spring pest management including scouting for pests and optimizing control strategies. Join us for one of these workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of berry pests.
2015 Spring Berry Workshops
April 14, 2015
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Newburgh, NY
These workshops will cover pruning efficiency and protocol; spring pest management including scouting for pests and optimizing control strategies. Join us for one of these workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of berry pests.
2015 Spring Berry Workshops
April 16, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Crown Point, NY
These workshops will cover pruning efficiency and protocol; spring pest management including scouting for pests and optimizing control strategies. Join us for one of these workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of berry pests.
2015 Spring Berry Workshops
April 21, 2015
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Plain, NY
These workshops will cover pruning efficiency and protocol; spring pest management including scouting for pests and optimizing control strategies. Join us for one of these workshops to learn more about berry culture and how you can minimize the impact of berry pests.
Apple IPM Training - Champlain Valley
April 21, 2015
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Plattsburgh, NY
This training will provide a review of the basics of Integrated Pest Management in a classroom setting. Multiple presentations will cover the theory of IPM, major pests requiring management in commercial orchards, resources available to make management decisions (including NEWA), and an example IPM plan.
NYS DEC Credits have been applied for.
Apple IPM Training - Capital District
April 22, 2015
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Ballston Spa, NY
This training will provide a review of the basics of Integrated Pest Management in a classroom setting. Multiple presentations will cover the theory of IPM, major pests requiring management in commercial orchards, resources available to make management decisions (including NEWA), and an example IPM plan.
NYS DEC Credits have been applied for.
Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 3 - Site Evaluation and Establishment, Upper Hudson Valley
April 25, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Greenfield, NY
This workshop will cover the basic considerations for selecting a site for your future vineyard and how to establish a new planting. Mike Spiak of The Fossil Stone Vineyard will describe his experiences selecting property, preparing land, and planning their vineyards. The Champlain Valley location will include a hands-on planting workshop.
2015 NY State Wide Precision Chemical Thinning Training
April 29, 2015
2pm-4pm
Geneva, NY
This year we want to educate and help more growers to be as stress-free as possible during the chemical thinning season. This training - the last one conducted by Dr. Robinson before his sabbatical leave- will be conducted at the Agricultural Research Station in Geneva on Wednesday April 29 from 2pm until 4pm (Jordan Hall staff room).
The training will also be broadcasted via WebEx to the CCE Orleans office and to remote users this year.
Internal Use only- Guideline purchase
April 30 - May 29, 2015
May 2015
CANCELED: Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 2 - Vineyard Pest Management, Champlain Valley
May 6, 2015
Willsboro, NY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
This workshop will cover essential vineyard pest management practices. We will cover major vineyard pests, IPM strategies, and resources available to help guide you. Andrew Landers, pesticide application technology specialist from Cornell, will provide information about effective pesticide application, including sprayer calibration. Bring your sprayer if you'd like to learn how to calibrate your own equipment.Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 2 - Vineyard Pest Management, Upper Hudson Valley
May 7, 2015
4:30 - 7:00 PM
Schaghticoke, NY
This workshop will cover essential vineyard pest management practices. We will cover major vineyard pests, IPM strategies, and resources available to help guide you. Andrew Landers, pesticide application technology specialist from Cornell, will provide information about effective pesticide application, including sprayer calibration. Bring your sprayer if you'd like to learn how to calibrate your own equipment.
RESCHEDULED: Vineyard Pest Management, Champlain Valley - WEBINAR
May 13, 2015
Plattsburgh, NY
THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED (original date: Wednesday 5/6)
This webinar will cover essential vineyard pest management practices. Wayne Wilcox will cover major vineyard pests, IPM strategies, and resources available to help guide you. Andrew Landers will provide information about effective pesticide application, including sprayer calibration. The webinar will also be available remotely!
CANCELED - Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 3 - Site Evaluation and Establishment, Champlain Valley
May 16, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Essex, NY
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELED
This workshop will cover the basic considerations for selecting a site for your future vineyard and how to establish a new planting. Jay White of Essex, NY and Mike Spiak of The Fossil Stone Vineyard will describe their experiences selecting property, preparing land, and planning their vineyards. The Champlain Valley location will include a hands-on planting workshop.
Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 4 - Business Management, Upper Hudson Valley
May 20, 2015
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saratoga County, NY
This workshop will cover the basics of business management for vineyards and wineries. Bob Weybright, CCE business and marketing specialist, will provide business planning guidance for establishing a vineyard. He will also discuss considerations for obtaining a winery license and marketing your wine. Sarah Johnston will provide information on risk management, and how to obtain insurance for your valuable investment.
Produce Wash Station Set up **CANCELLED**
May 27, 2015
10:30 am-1 pm
Palatine Bridge, NY, NY
**THIS PROGRAM IS BEING RESCHEDULED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.**Join the Cornell Vegetable Program's Robert Hadad to learn how to design, build, and operate a small-scale, DIY post-harvest handling system! This great workshop will focus on the trifecta of good washing and handling—food safety, maintaining high quality and efficiency, and affordability for new and small growers. The session starts with a discussion and hands-on demonstration of how to design and set-up your wash line, tables, and packing shed, with a focus on safe and efficient product flow to separate 'dirty' field harvested produce from the washed and “clean” final product. Next, we'll look at setting up standard operating practices covering a range of methods of washing produce, including dunking, spraying, and aerating, as well as the why and how of using organic sanitizers. This session finishes with an examination of clean-up procedures and post-harvest handling considerations, including re-cooling, packing, and storage. If you want to build or upgrade your wash lines and post-harvest handling techniques and produce a safer, longer storing product, this workshop is for you!
Northeastern NY Vineyard Workshop 4 - Business Management, Champlain Valley
May 27, 2015
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Plattsburgh, NY
This workshop will cover the basics of business management for vineyards and wineries. Bob Weybright, CCE business and marketing specialist, will provide business planning guidance for establishing a vineyard. He will also discuss considerations for obtaining a winery license and marketing your wine. Sarah Johnston will provide information on risk management, and how to obtain insurance for your valuable investment.
June 2015
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday BEGINS
June 2, 2015
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 9, 2015
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Post-Harvest Handling of Vegetables for Market
June 11, 2015
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gainsville, NY
Join CCE and the Cornell Vegetable Program's Robert Hadad to learn how to design, build, and operate a small-scale, DIY post-harvest handling system! This workshop will focus on the trifecta of good washing and handling - food safety, maintaining high quality and efficiency, and affordability for new and small growers.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 16, 2015
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
LOF Summer Fruit Tour -Wednesday, June 17 Featuring the Wayne County Fruit Industry
June 17, 2015
8:00 AM registration, program runs from 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Online Registration is now CLOSED - To pre-register, call Kim Hazel at 585-798-4265, ex 26.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension - Lake Ontario Summer Fruit Tour in Western NY will be held significantly earlier than usual this year due to Dr. Terence Robinson's upcoming sabbatical. It will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. We will feature tree fruit production technology and grower innovations in Wayne County. The CCE-LOF team is making plans now with Cornell University faculty, and the growers in the region for this show-and-tell day of networking with the fruit industry. At the regional tours we typically reach 250 growers from across the state.
Now accepting sponsorships for this event. Click on "Sponsorship" on the bottom of this page, then click on "View Upcoming Events for Potential Sponsorship", and then on “View Sponsorship Details” on the event. You'll have the option to pay online or via check with a mail-in registration form.
The Cornell Cooperative Extension - Lake Ontario Summer Fruit Tour in Western NY will be held significantly earlier than usual this year due to Dr. Terence Robinson's upcoming sabbatical. It will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. We will feature tree fruit production technology and grower innovations in Wayne County. The CCE-LOF team is making plans now with Cornell University faculty, and the growers in the region for this show-and-tell day of networking with the fruit industry. At the regional tours we typically reach 250 growers from across the state.
Now accepting sponsorships for this event. Click on "Sponsorship" on the bottom of this page, then click on "View Upcoming Events for Potential Sponsorship", and then on “View Sponsorship Details” on the event. You'll have the option to pay online or via check with a mail-in registration form.
Fresh Market Vegetable Weed Management Field Days: Cultivation Options
June 22, 2015
4:00 - 7:45 PM
Batavia, NY
Research and Extension Educators will be leading demonstrations and answering questions on cultural and mechanical weed management options for fresh market vegetable growers. Equipment options and considerations will be discussed. CCA and DEC credits will be available.
Fresh Market Vegetable Weed Management Field Days: Weed Management in Veg Production
June 23, 2015
8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Batavia, NY
Research and Extension Educators will be leading demonstration site tours and answering questions on cultural and mechanical weed management options for fresh market vegetable growers. Equipment options and considerations will be discussed and industry representatives will be on-hand to comment on their products. CCA and DEC credits will be available.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 23, 2015
8:31 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.
Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
June 30, 2015
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Elba, NY
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations. Grower experience is combined with research and scouting information for a whole lot of talk about growing ONIONS!
2015 Champlain Summer Orchard Tour
June 30, 2015
9:30am - 4:00pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension and the UVM Apple Program invites area growers to join us on a tour of orchards in the southern Champlain Valley of Vermont and New York. Pack a lunch and join the caravan as we share ideas with our hosts and each other.
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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.
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