Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Enrollment

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August 2013

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Yates County

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 2, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Yates County
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction.

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday

August 6, 2013
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Elba, NY

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.

Reduced Tillage Farm Tour

August 7, 2013
5:30 PM, immediately following Empire Farm Days
Waterloo, NY

Reduced Tillage Farm Tour
Grab dinner and a beverage at Empire Farm Days and then join us for a free tour of local farms to view reduced tillage crops and equipment and a comparison of production practices.

Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
5:30 dinner; 6:00-8:00pm program
Elba, NY

Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting
An update of onion research, with a focus on management of troublesome perennial weeds, will begin at 5:30. Growers will hear presentations and see demonstration plots. 1.75 DEC credits are available.

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Chautauqua County

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Panama, NY

Vegetable Pest and Cultural Management Field Meeting - Chautauqua County
This course will demonstrate pest management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables; primarily for those growing for wholesale auction.

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday

August 13, 2013
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Elba, NY

Muck Donut Hour Every Tuesday
Meet with Cornell Vegetable Program Specialist Christy Hoepting every Tuesday morning to ask questions and share your observations.

Managing Your Muck - Rolling Hills Discussion Group

August 20, 2013
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Shortsville, NY

Managing Your Muck - Rolling Hills Discussion Group
Have a muck pocket and not quite sure how to best to use it? Come learn about drainage, fertility management, tillage, and more! Carol MacNeil will be on hand to present and answer questions.

Pest and Disease Management and Rotation Planning - Wednesday Walk & Talk Grower Group

August 21, 2013
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Portville, NY

Pest and Disease Management and Rotation Planning - Wednesday Walk & Talk Grower Group
NEW DATE: A crop walk focusing on rotation planning, cover crop selection, and pest/disease management. A potluck will follow. Open to all growers, this free meeting is focused on answering producer questions, educating on grower-requested topics and providing networking opportunities.

Fresh Market Potato Varieties, Phytophthora Pink Rot, & Water Management Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 27, 2013
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Marion, NY

Fresh Market Potato Varieties, Phytophthora Pink Rot, & Water Management Meeting
Potato growers have an opportunity to view standard and new fresh market potato varieties and lines, hear how to use integrated management to help deal with the potentially devastating Phytophthora pink rot disease, get an update on late blight, and discuss how to manage excess muck water. 1.25 DEC plus CCA credits will be available. 

September 2013

Reduced Till Vegetable & Cover Crop Meeting

September 25, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Hamlin, NY

Reduced Till Vegetable & Cover Crop Meeting
Join us to view a field scale zone till vs conventionally tilled cabbage trial; a zone tilled winter squash field; an early planted radish and wheat cover crop; and, the zone till equipment that was used.

2013 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

September 26, 2013
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Penfield, NY

2013 NYS Dry Bean Field Meeting
Tour the Cornell dry bean variety trial and nearby strip trials. Cornell professors will share research-based ideas on pest issues and management including weed control and Western bean cutworm updates. Root rot resistance will also be discussed. 1.0 DEC pesticide recertification and CCA credits will be available.

October 2013

Growing Greens and Storing Crops for the Winter Market - Wednesday Walk & Talk

October 9, 2013
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Little Valley, NY

Growing Greens and Storing Crops for the Winter Market - Wednesday Walk & Talk
Winter can be a season of revenue. Stew Ritchie, of Native Offerings Farm, will give a tour of his winter greens production and crop storage areas. Discussion will focus on technique sharing for winter greens production, appropriate storage conditions to reduce losses and increase quality, and strategies for introducing greens or an expanded selection of storage crops in your winter offerings.

Storage Crops and Winter Greens

October 15, 2013
4:30 - 6:30 PM, potluck to follow
Canandaigua, NY

Storage Crops and Winter Greens
Winter CSAs and markets continue to become more popular. Phil Munson, of Fisher Hill Farm, will give a tour of his crop storage facility and high tunnel. Discussion will focus post-harvest handling of storage crops to reduce losses and increase quality and opportunities and challenges in growing winter greens.
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Blueberries

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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

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). 

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 Becker Forum - Save the Date

January 14, 2026 : Save the Date - 2026 Becker Forum
Geneva, NY

The Becker Forum, an annual gathering of growers, farm managers, and industry experts, offers a comprehensive program tailored to address the most pressing challenges facing the agricultural community today. The day will feature a series of informative sessions designed to equip attendees with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate these complex issues successfully.

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