Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Enrollment

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December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar


March -12913

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NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.


April -12913

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November 30, -0001

COPY - NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!



May -12913

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November 30, -0001

COPY - NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP


June -12913

Test event 04302024

November 30, -0001

COPY - NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee




July -12913

Test event 04302024

November 30, -0001

COPY - NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee


Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day

Register now to learn about Cornell's latest research and extension efforts in tree fruits, grapes, hops, and small fruits at the Fruit Field Day. Attendees will travel by bus to the research plots to hear presentations by researchers. The cost of registration is $30 per person ($40 for walk-ins).
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for the $30 rate.

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

This meeting will be assigned 2 Category pesticide re-certification credits pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pesticide re-certification credits have also been applied to NY DEC for New York growers.
  • Insect and Disease Management Updates: Bryan Hed and Jody Timer, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research & Extension Center, North East, PA; Andy Muza, Tim Weigle and Kevin Martin, LERGP Extension Team

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!

All are Welcome to Attend



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NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee


Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day

Register now to learn about Cornell's latest research and extension efforts in tree fruits, grapes, hops, and small fruits at the Fruit Field Day. Attendees will travel by bus to the research plots to hear presentations by researchers. The cost of registration is $30 per person ($40 for walk-ins).
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for the $30 rate.

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

This meeting will be assigned 2 Category pesticide re-certification credits pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pesticide re-certification credits have also been applied to NY DEC for New York growers.
  • Insect and Disease Management Updates: Bryan Hed and Jody Timer, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research & Extension Center, North East, PA; Andy Muza, Tim Weigle and Kevin Martin, LERGP Extension Team

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!

All are Welcome to Attend



September -12913

Test event 04302024

November 30, -0001

COPY - NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee


Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day

Register now to learn about Cornell's latest research and extension efforts in tree fruits, grapes, hops, and small fruits at the Fruit Field Day. Attendees will travel by bus to the research plots to hear presentations by researchers. The cost of registration is $30 per person ($40 for walk-ins).
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for the $30 rate.

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

This meeting will be assigned 2 Category pesticide re-certification credits pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pesticide re-certification credits have also been applied to NY DEC for New York growers.
  • Insect and Disease Management Updates: Bryan Hed and Jody Timer, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research & Extension Center, North East, PA; Andy Muza, Tim Weigle and Kevin Martin, LERGP Extension Team

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!

All are Welcome to Attend



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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee


Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day

Register now to learn about Cornell's latest research and extension efforts in tree fruits, grapes, hops, and small fruits at the Fruit Field Day. Attendees will travel by bus to the research plots to hear presentations by researchers. The cost of registration is $30 per person ($40 for walk-ins).
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for the $30 rate.

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

This meeting will be assigned 2 Category pesticide re-certification credits pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pesticide re-certification credits have also been applied to NY DEC for New York growers.
  • Insect and Disease Management Updates: Bryan Hed and Jody Timer, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research & Extension Center, North East, PA; Andy Muza, Tim Weigle and Kevin Martin, LERGP Extension Team

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!

All are Welcome to Attend

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

November 1 - November 19, 2013

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by: New York Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee
Submission Deadline: November 18, 2013

Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success Webinar Series: Communications Assessment: How To Say What

November 19, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success Webinar Series: Communications Assessment: How To Say What

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: Communications Assessment: How To Say What We Mean & Mean Something

November 20, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: Communications Assessment: How To Say What We Mean & Mean Something

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.


November -12913

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COPY - NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

December 31, 1969

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm

GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY

Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop

Plan to join Cornell extension enologists - Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling;
and Penn State's extension enologist - Denise Gardner for an Enology workshop.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

April 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Labrusca and Labrusca Blends

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

May 20, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Misc Fruit/Dessert/Fortified

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: 
Crop Growers LLP

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

June 15, 2013
8:00am - 4:00pm
Portland, NY

Hops Production in The Lake Erie Region

Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from Hops growers from MD, PA and NY, as well as Cornell University Extension staff.

You will also have a Hop Yard tour for a first hand look at the hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on practices they use in their hop yards. The event will wrap up with local brewers discussing their use of hops in the brewing process as well as the market for Lake Erie Hops.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

June 17, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
North East, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Red Hybrids

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: James Taylor, Ph.D.

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting - SPEAKER: Jodi Timer

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

This meeting is sponsored by: Crop Growers LLP

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

July 1 - August 24, 2013

Canopy Sensing in Your Vineyard

As part of the current project, Adapting Canopy Sensing Systems into Juice Grape Production, we are continuing to create maps and gather data from commercial vineyards. This year we will be expanding our data collection to different trellis systems and varieties.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
2:00 pm
Fredonia, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 11, 2013
7:00 PM
Portland, NY

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

July 12, 2013
10:00 am
North East, PA

Crop Estimation and Thinning Meeting

This season has produced a bounty of clusters and berries in many vineyards across the region and has most everyone wondering just how many tons are hanging in their vineyards. In an effort to assist you in answering those questions we will be holding a series of meetings looking at crop estimation and thinning. Dr. Terry Bates, CLEREL, will be on hand to explain the how-to's of crop estimation as well as share his experience in his various thinning experiments. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn first-hand the steps involved in crop estimation as well as get the latest information on where we stand this year when compared to average. Representative from area processors will also be on hand.

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

July 15, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie, PA

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Bordeaux Reds

The Winemaker's Roundtable Meeting this month will be at Presque Isle Yacht Club with Sam Best as host.
Winetasting will be from 4:00-6:00pm with a Pot Luck BBQ afterward. 

PLEASE RSVP for this meeting to Sam Best at shbest1@verizon.net.

This meeting is still informal and designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY

Coffee Pot Meeting

Coffee Pot meetings are free.
Come join the discussion about current information and what you are seeing in the vineyards! Please join us - we look forward to seeing you!

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Growers' Conference

Do you need DEC Credits? Do you like hearing the latest in technology information and what is occurring in our area vineyards? Would you like to see the latest in research at the CLEREL Vineyards? If you answer YES, then we have the program for you!

Register now for the LERGP Summer Growers' Conference! Space is limited to the first 70 enrollees and seats are filling! New this year for your convenience is the ability to pay online with a credit card. Please click on view details below for more information including an Agenda, downloadable Registration form or a link to register and pay online!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Enroll Today!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday July 23, 2013
$25.00 late Registration fee


Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day

Register now to learn about Cornell's latest research and extension efforts in tree fruits, grapes, hops, and small fruits at the Fruit Field Day. Attendees will travel by bus to the research plots to hear presentations by researchers. The cost of registration is $30 per person ($40 for walk-ins).
Lunch will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for the $30 rate.

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ

This meeting will be assigned 2 Category pesticide re-certification credits pending approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Pesticide re-certification credits have also been applied to NY DEC for New York growers.
  • Insect and Disease Management Updates: Bryan Hed and Jody Timer, Lake Erie Regional Grape Research & Extension Center, North East, PA; Andy Muza, Tim Weigle and Kevin Martin, LERGP Extension Team

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds

These are informal meetings designed to provide a venue for sharing information, getting to know each other and increasing our collective knowledge and winemaking skills to raise the quality and visibility of wines from our regions.

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast

NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!

All are Welcome to Attend

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

November 1 - November 19, 2013

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by: New York Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee
Submission Deadline: November 18, 2013

Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success Webinar Series: Communications Assessment: How To Say What

November 19, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success Webinar Series: Communications Assessment: How To Say What

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: Communications Assessment: How To Say What We Mean & Mean Something

November 20, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: Communications Assessment: How To Say What We Mean & Mean Something

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

December 3, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

December 4, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: You Are What You Look Like! Preparing The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

December 17, 2013
10:00 am -11:30 am

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

December 18, 2013
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Marketing for Profit: You Are What They THINK You Are! Selling The Product

The Marketing for Profit: Tools for Success webinar series will be available online as a full marketing course for farmers and farm educators. The course will cover all 5 Assessment tools, the webinar presentations and includes all resources and links associated with each webinar. Those completing the full course of webinars will be fully prepared to complete a business and marketing plan and add profits to their farm business. In addition, they will receive a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility for Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan credits. To access the online course, register at http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/work-shop-programs/online-marketing-for-profit-course.html.



Upcoming Events

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #4

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Burt, NY

Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #5

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Fredonia, NY

Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #6- LERGREC Field Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 5, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
North East, PA

Come spend the day with us at LERGREC for a day of educational talks including research updates and new project information from Penn State, LERGREC and LERGP.

Announcements

Precision and Digital Viticulture Field Day

Thursday, June 6th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory Regional Grape Program
6592 West Main Road
Portland, NY 14769

Agenda

10:00 - 10:10 Welcome - Jennifer Phillips Russo & Dr. Terry Bates

Research Updates

10:10- 10:25 Drone Sensors - Dr. Rob Chancia, Rochester Institute of Technology - Rob is working together to address vineyard nutrition through better monitoring techniques and guidelines for grape production across the nation and all grape markets. He will discuss his research as a part of this collaborative project conducted at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory.

10:25 - 10:40 Hyperspectral Sensing Technology - Kathleen Kanaley, Dr, Katie Gold Lab, Cornell University - Kathleen will update on her research with using satellite and drone imagery to develop remote sensing tools for early disease detection.

10:40 - 11:00 Meet PPB & Research Update - Dr. Yu Jiang, Cornell University - Yu will discuss his research utilizing the power of robotics and artificial intelligence to tackle major challenges facing farmers and drive a revolution in agricultural productivity and sustainability.

11:00 - 11:20 Carnegie Mellon University Pruning Robots - Dr. Abhi Silwal, Carnegie Mellon University - Abhi will present the design and field evaluation of a rugged and fully autonomous robot for end-to-end pruning of dormant season grapevines.

11:20 - 11:40 Vision Spraying and Electric Weeding - Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell Weed Scientist - Lynn will update us on her research for sustainable programs that investigate other tools and technologies for controlling unwanted vegetation exploring non-chemical strategies for weed suppression including covering crops and mulches and vision-guided and electric weeders.

11:40 - 12:00 Naio Ted Robotic Tool Carrier- Chuck Baresich, Owner of Haggerty Creek - Chuck will be talking about the Naio Ted Robot and the potential use of robots to help improve efficiency in vineyards. Ted is the only autonomous straddle robot for vineyards with Augmented Autonomy. Perfect for mechanical weeding on the row.


12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 3:45 Outdoor Demonstrations of Precision & Digital Tools

3:45 - 4:00 Closing Remarks - Jenn Phillips Russo, Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

This is a FREE event but you must register!


Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day 6/12/24

Come join us for a full day of education on soil health.  We have special guest speakers, soil pits, demonstrations and lunch.  This program is being hosted by the Betts' Farm.  Sponsorship from the LERGP, USDA NRCS, Cornell CALS, New York Soil Health, King's Agriseeds and E & J Gallo Winery have made this program come together and provide lunch for the day.
See agenda here:

10:00am-10:20am- Welcome

10:20am-10:40am- Our Soil Health Journey- Bob Betts, Betts Farm

10:40am-11:05am- Soil Health in Perennial Fruit Systems- why it matters?- Debbie Aller, Cornell University

11:05am-11:35am- NYFVI Cover Cropping Trials- Jennifer Phillips Russo

11:35am-Noon- Cover Crop Options for Different Applications- Rod Porter, Kings Agri-Seeds

Noon- 12:45pm- LUNCH

12:45pm-2:15pm- Soil Pit and Soil Health Trailer and Demos- Dan Ufnar (USDS, NRCS), Debbie Aller & Michael Glos(Cornell University)

2:15- Closing Remarks

This is a FREE event but you must register to help us plan for enough food. Thank you!


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. 

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