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earlier monthsOctober 2017
Mechanical Cultivation Equipment Demo Day
October 3, 2017
1:00pm- 4:45pm
Goshen, NY
Demonstrations will include:
Garford Robocrop Camera Guided In-Row Weeder
Terrateck Cultitrack Equipment Carrier/Cultivating Tractor
KULT-Kress Steerable Argus Hoe and Duo
Willsie Hydraweeder
In addition to the demonstrations, Ethan Grundberg, ENYCHP and Dr. Bryan Brown, NYS IPM will review how mechanical cultivation fits into an overall Integrated Weed Management strategy. Brown will also describe some of his research on stacking cultivation tools to increase effectiveness.
This is a FREE event, but please pre-register if you plan to attend. 1.25 DEC Credits will be available.
Season Extension - Stretching Tomato Season and Winter Greens
October 4, 2017
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Allegany, NY
Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
October 12, 2017
9:30am-2:30pm
Schoharie, NY
Allium Leafminer Management Meeting
October 19, 2017
3:15pm- 5:00pm
Goshen, NY
Topics will include: Biology and Host Range of Allium Leafminer, Scouting and Monitoring for Allium Leafminer, Insecticide Efficacy Field Trial Preliminary Results
Contact Ethan at eg572@cornell.edu or 617-455-1893 for more information.
What is my job? Hiring, training and evaluating farm employees effectively
October 24, 2017
5-8 pm
Essex, NY
(New Date) How well do your employees understand their jobs?
Everyone wants farm employees who know what to do without being told. Unfortunately most people you hire or manage can't read minds. This workshop will help you develop effective tools for training and evaluating new employees or employees moving into new positions.
Soil Health Listening Session
October 26, 2017
6:00-9:00pm
Essex, NY
Extending the Growing Season with High Tunnels
October 31, 2017
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Holmes, NY
November 2017
Good to Great - Improving Agriculture Labor Management
November 7 - March 6, 2018
Your employees are your most valuable resources.
For workshop times and locations click view details.
Marketing Your Farm as a Great Place to Work
November 7, 2017
5-8 pm
Canandaigua, NY
Do you have a lot of staff turnover? Do you want to improve your communication skills with your employees? This workshop is for you.
Growing Better Brassicas
November 7, 2017
9:30am- 3:00pm
Saratoga, NY
Join us for a day of information exchange between growers, industry representatives, and university researchers with the goal of better understanding how to grow great brassica crops! This day will be filled with short presentations about topics ranging from transplant production to plant spacing and disease management, followed by ample time for growers to ask questions and discuss topics with panelists and each other.
The crops we will focus on during this day are broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, but many topics will be relevant to other brassicas as well.
3 DEC Credits will be available.
Apple Breeding Meeting & the Opportunity to Taste Advanced Selections
November 21, 2017
1:00 - 3:30 pm
Geneva, NY
For registration & comment sharing info please click view details.
Apple Tree Insurance Producer Listening Session
November 28, 2017
8:30am- 10:00am
Highland, NY
The purpose of this listening session is to gather information regarding the specific needs and desires of growers in order to assist us in developing a program that will best benefit the apple industry. For those that can not attend in person, an online conference option will be proved.
Apple Tree Insurance Producer Listening Session
November 28, 2017
8:30am-10:00am
Highland, NY
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Marketing Your Farm as a Great Place to Work
November 29, 2017
1-4 pm
Essex, NY
(New Date) Do you have a lot of staff turnover? Do you want to improve your communication skills about your farm business with your employees? Do you need an employee handbook? This workshop is for you.
What is my job? Hiring, training and evaluating farm employees effectively
November 29, 2017
5-8 pm
Essex, NY
(New Date) How well do your employees understand their jobs?
Everyone wants farm employees who know what to do without being told. Unfortunately most people you hire or manage can't read minds. This workshop will help you develop effective tools for training and evaluating new employees or employees moving into new positions.
NY Veterans in Agriculture Summit
November 29, 2017
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Syracuse, NY
Winter Storage of Vegetable Crops
November 30, 2017
9:30am- 3:30pm
Saratoga, NY
December 2017
Second Annual Cut Flower Conference
December 1, 2017
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rensselaerville, NY
Potato Advisory Meeting
December 12, 2017
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Canandaigua, NY
2017 Processing Vegetable Crops Advisory Meeting
December 13, 2017
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Batavia, NY
PSA Grower Training Course
December 18, 2017
8:30am-4:00pm
Troy, NY
The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.
The Course is designed for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in 112.22(c) that requires at least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.
Course is funded by The Local Economies project and CCE Orange County
Registration is Mandatory. Please register at: http://cceorangecounty.org/events/2017/12/18/fsma-produce-safety-alliance-grower-training-course
Register by phone: Richard Traverso - 845-344-1234
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
2026 Winter Cut Flower Webinar Series
January 6, 2026
The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won't want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plenty of interaction between speakers and attendees.
Tuesdays 1pm-3pm January 6, 2026 - February 3, 2026 (The webinar held on February 3 will run 1pm-4pm)
Cost: $60.00 for all five sessions, $20 for single sessions
Webinars will be recorded, and all the recordings will be sent to registrants for future review.
Expanding Farm Sales: Markets, Profits, and Branding Series
January 10, 2026
Looking to diversify where you sell your farm products? This four-part workshop series helps farmers explore new opportunities in direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and institutional markets. Learn how to meet buyer expectations, price for profitability, and build lasting relationships that support your business goals. Participants will strengthen marketing and communication skills, evaluate which sales channels best fit their farm, and connect with buyers, distributors, and local partners who can help expand their reach. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your market presence, this program will help you chart the right path for your farm's future.
Four Session Series: Saturdays from 10AM to Noon, January 10-January 31, 2026
Attend at one of three locations: Schoharie Extension Center - Cobleskill, NY; Otsego Education Center - Cooperstown, NY; Via Zoom
Pre-registration is requested! Fee: $25 Register Here
Any questions can be directed to Kelley Doolin at kmd322@cornell.edu
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).