Current Projects
Final reports and results of our research can found throughout this site. But, because some of our work can span several years to gather information, review and summarize our findings, we want to keep you abreast of our current projects. Check back for updates on our progress. Most Recent Current Projects Winter Content
One of the goals of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is to ensure that the research they conduct is useful to grape growers. One way to ensure this happens is to incorporate grower participation into any research project from the very beginning.
Tim Weigle, Team Leader, Statewide Grape IPM Specialist
Dr. Terry Bates of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) was host to an "on-the-fly" variable rate demonstration at the Wednesday, May 10, 2017 LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting.
LERGP Viticulture Extension Specialist
Last Modified: October 23, 2018
Areas of Work Interest:
Grower Education through traditional and innovative means
Cover Crops
Vineyard Mechanization
Bud Hardiness
Vine Health
Local Grower Assists in the Development of Technology for the Lake Erie Concord
Last Modified: July 27, 2017
One of the goals of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is to ensure that the research they conduct is useful to grape growers. One way to ensure this happens is to incorporate grower participation into any research project from the very beginning.
Coffee, Donuts and Variable Rate Shoot Thinning - All Part of Efficient Vineyard
Tim Weigle, Team Leader, Statewide Grape IPM Specialist
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: July 19, 2017
Dr. Terry Bates of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) was host to an "on-the-fly" variable rate demonstration at the Wednesday, May 10, 2017 LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting.
Upcoming Events
CORE TRAINING
April 11, 2019
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
CORE TRAININGWHEN: Thursday April 11 from 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for.
DEC Pesticide Applicator Test
April 11, 2019
1:00pm
Portland, NY
PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL NYS PESTICIDE EXAMINATIONSWHEN: 1 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $100 REGISTRATION: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requires you to register for entrance to the exam session with the Buffalo DEC office at (716) 851-7220.
Announcements
Vineyard Improvement Program Applications
Vineyard Improvement Program: An Application GuideYou can apply for the Vineyard Improvement Program (VIP) at https://lergp.com/vip-application/.
LERGP.com also has more information about the program. Frequently asked questions, eligibility requirements, sample budgets and business plans are all available.
LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
http://lergp.com/podcasts/
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