Events - month view
December 2012
Greenhouse Vegetable Shortcourse, and Tour of Finger Lakes Fresh Lettuce
December 5 - December 6, 2012
Ithaca, NY

Upstate NY Potato Advisory Meeting and Cornell Potato Breeding Line Show & Tell
December 5, 2012
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Canandaigua, NY

2012 Processing Sweet Corn Advisory Meeting
December 11, 2012
10am - 12pm
Geneva, NY

2012 Processing Snap and Lima Bean Advisory Meeting
December 11, 2012
12:30pm - 3pm
Geneva, NY

2012 Processing Beet and Carrot Advisory Meeting
December 13, 2012
10:00am - 12:00pm
Batavia, NY

2012 Processing Pea Advisory Meeting
December 13, 2012
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Batavia, NY

NYS Dry Bean Industry Advisory and Educational Meeting
December 14, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
LeRoy, NY

January 2013
Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Ontario County)
January 15 - January 16, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Geneva, NY

Farm Food Safety Training with GAPs (Livingston County)
January 30 - January 31, 2013
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mt. Morris, NY

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

Season Extension: Winter Greens and Beyond
February 8, 2013
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Jamestown, NY

Drip Irrigation: Systems, Techniques, and Tips for Small Farms
February 12, 2013
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Canandaigua, NY

Culinary Connections: Farm to Restaurant Workshop and Networking Opportunity
February 18, 2013
9:00 am - Noon
Mendon, NY

Reduced Till Grower Discussion Group
February 25, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Batavia, NY


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.
