Events - month view
earlier monthsMarch 2016
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
April 2016
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 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. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 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. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
May 2016
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Upcoming Events
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Special Spotted Lanternfly Focus
May 1, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
North East, PA
Come learn how to manage SLF when it arrives. Discussion will be centered around Spotted Lanternfly research, management, experience and best practice for dealing with new and established infestations. Lunch is provided today.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2
May 8, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Irving, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #3
May 15, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Ripley, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.
Announcements
Welcome Andrew Holden to the LERGP team!
In case you have not heard yet, we have filled the vacant position of Business Management Educator. We are pleased to welcome Andrew Holden to our team. Here is a brief introduction with a little background. Please stop in to say hello and introduce yourself. Bring questions- he is ready to get to know you and your farm operation!The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program welcomed Andrew Holden, LERGP's Business Management Specialist, to our team on March 1, 2024, filling the vacancy since May 2023. Andrew pursued his education at Ohio State University, earning a B.S. in Agribusiness and Applied Economics and later obtaining an M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education. In his previous role he served as the Ashtabula County Agricultural Extension Educator with Ohio State University Extension for the past 5 years. Andrew is eager to bring his passion for agriculture, grapes, and wine along with his economic knowledge to this new position and to the growers in the Lake Erie Grape Region. He is looking forward to engaging with growers to help him understand their needs to ensure that his role equips them with the tools needed for success. His office is located at the Cornell AgriTech campus in Portland, NY (CLEREL).
Commercial Vehicle Awareness slide presentation
NYS Trooper, Matt Luft, presented on Commercial Vehicle Awareness at CLEREL on Thursday, August 2nd. He has given us the permission to share his slides for you to reference at your convenience to share with others or to review. Please reference this link.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
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