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earlier monthsMay 2026
LOF Listed Event
2026 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
May 28, 2026 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meeting 2
6 pizza, soda & DEC sign-in; 6:30-8pm Meeting
Fruit Valley Orchard & Greenhouses
Oswego, NY
The Twilight Meetings are a series of monthly meetings, where we examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crop phenology, discuss and demonstrate scouting and monitoring for insects and diseases, and provide integrated pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and tree fruit plantings.
Please arrive at 6pm for pizza and soda. This year Twilight meetings will begin and end 30minutes earlier than last year!
June 2026
LOF Listed Event
2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
June 11, 2026 : Session 2
4-5:30pm PT/7-8:30pm ET
Online via Zoom
Details to follow.
LOF Listed Event
2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
June 18, 2026
4-5:30pm PT/7-8:30pm ET
Online via Zoom
Details to follow.
LOF Listed Event
2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
June 25, 2026 : Session 4
4-5:30pm PT/7-8:30pm ET
Online via Zoom
Details to follow.
LOF Listed Event
2026 Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings
June 25, 2026 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meeting 3
6 pizza, soda & DEC sign-in; 6:30-8pm Meeting
Schlabach's Nursery
Medina, NY
The Twilight Meetings are a series of monthly meetings, where we examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crop phenology, discuss and demonstrate scouting and monitoring for insects and diseases, and provide integrated pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and tree fruit plantings.
Please arrive at 6pm for pizza and soda. This year Twilight meetings will begin and end 30minutes earlier than last year!
July 2026
LOF Listed Event
Cornell Fruit Field Day
July 30, 2026
All Day
Cornell AgriTech Research Farms
Geneva, NY
Join Cornell researchers in Geneva for Fruit Field Day, returning after 10 years, to tour research plots, learn from experts—including Dr. Terence Robinson with 40+ years in tree fruit research—and explore the latest orchard technologies and practices.
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
Leading the Farm Team: Supervisory Skills for New Managers
April 14, 2026 : Session 1: Becoming a Supervisor
The transition from working alongside employees to supervising them can be challenging. This session explores the shift from individual contributor to supervisor and the mindset and skills needed to lead a team effectively. Participants will learn about the role of a supervisor, key leadership behaviors, and how to build trust and credibility with employees.
April 21, 2026 : Session 2: Improving Performance
This session will introduce the performance triad—clear expectations, training, and feedback—to support employee success. We will discuss practical communication strategies, how to give constructive feedback, and how supervisors can help employees improve their performance over time.
April 28, 2026 : Session 3: Managing Conflict
Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. This session covers some of the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors and the responsibilities managers have in addressing workplace concerns.
Participants will also explore common sources of workplace conflict, learn to recognize potential biases that can influence management decisions, and discuss practical approaches for addressing difficult situations and resolving conflicts at work.