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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 5, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Williamson, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 5 at Young Sommer Winery in Williamson.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 6, 2016
10:00pm
Lewsiton, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 13, 2016
10:00pm
Harborcreek, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 19, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 19 at Keuka Spring Vineyards in Penn Yan.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 20, 2016
10:00am
Brant, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 27, 2016
10:00am
Youngstown, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 5, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Williamson, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 5 at Young Sommer Winery in Williamson.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 6, 2016
10:00pm
Lewsiton, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 13, 2016
10:00pm
Harborcreek, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 19, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 19 at Keuka Spring Vineyards in Penn Yan.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 20, 2016
10:00am
Brant, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 27, 2016
10:00am
Youngstown, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
August 2, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 2 at Doyle Vineyard Management's farm in Hammondsport.
Winery Control Workshop- Stabilize your wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
August 2, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
The use of sulfur dioxide and filtration to ensure bottle stability is a common practice within the wine industry. However, many producers also use potassium sorbate additions to inhibit re-fermentation of sweetened wines despite sulfur dioxide additions and utilization of sterile filtration. Enology experts from both Cornell and Penn State Universities will review how to best accomplish wine stability in the winery so that producers can improve production decisions. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how sulfur dioxide and potassium sorbate work in wine, what filtration accomplishes for wine stability, and how to implement quality control practices to ensure that wines are of minimal spoilage risk post-bottling. This workshop will also include a wine tasting to emphasize identification of the flavor associated with potassium sorbate additions and how it affects wine quality. The $50 includes all registration materials and lunch. This workshop is focused for winemakers, cellar staff, and enologists as it contains a production focus.
Grape Twilight Meeting and Erie County Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 3, 2016
3:30pm-7:00pm
North East, PA
Come join us for an evening of education, chicken BBQ and good company. The chicken BBQ is FREE but registration is mandatory!! Please call Penn State Extension office at 814-825-0900 by July 22, 2016. If you do not register, a meal will not be reserved for you.
2016 Craft Beverage Summit
August 11, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join us for the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit hosted by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development in cooperation with Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Speakers will include owners of NYS craft breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries. Malting barley, cooperatives, hops production and the potential for the craft beverage industry in NYS will be discussed with all aspects covered from producing the raw materials, producing a craft beverage, marketing the finished product and working together to bring a craft beverage operation to fruition in Chautauqua County.
Tailgate Meeting
August 16, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Our ninth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 16 at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva.
Tailgate Meeting
August 30, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dundee, NY
Our tenth and final tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 30 at Fulkerson Winery in Dundee.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 5, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Williamson, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 5 at Young Sommer Winery in Williamson.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 6, 2016
10:00pm
Lewsiton, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 13, 2016
10:00pm
Harborcreek, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 19, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 19 at Keuka Spring Vineyards in Penn Yan.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 20, 2016
10:00am
Brant, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 27, 2016
10:00am
Youngstown, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
August 2, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 2 at Doyle Vineyard Management's farm in Hammondsport.
Winery Control Workshop- Stabilize your wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
August 2, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
The use of sulfur dioxide and filtration to ensure bottle stability is a common practice within the wine industry. However, many producers also use potassium sorbate additions to inhibit re-fermentation of sweetened wines despite sulfur dioxide additions and utilization of sterile filtration. Enology experts from both Cornell and Penn State Universities will review how to best accomplish wine stability in the winery so that producers can improve production decisions. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how sulfur dioxide and potassium sorbate work in wine, what filtration accomplishes for wine stability, and how to implement quality control practices to ensure that wines are of minimal spoilage risk post-bottling. This workshop will also include a wine tasting to emphasize identification of the flavor associated with potassium sorbate additions and how it affects wine quality. The $50 includes all registration materials and lunch. This workshop is focused for winemakers, cellar staff, and enologists as it contains a production focus.
Grape Twilight Meeting and Erie County Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 3, 2016
3:30pm-7:00pm
North East, PA
Come join us for an evening of education, chicken BBQ and good company. The chicken BBQ is FREE but registration is mandatory!! Please call Penn State Extension office at 814-825-0900 by July 22, 2016. If you do not register, a meal will not be reserved for you.
2016 Craft Beverage Summit
August 11, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join us for the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit hosted by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development in cooperation with Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Speakers will include owners of NYS craft breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries. Malting barley, cooperatives, hops production and the potential for the craft beverage industry in NYS will be discussed with all aspects covered from producing the raw materials, producing a craft beverage, marketing the finished product and working together to bring a craft beverage operation to fruition in Chautauqua County.
Tailgate Meeting
August 16, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Our ninth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 16 at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva.
Tailgate Meeting
August 30, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dundee, NY
Our tenth and final tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 30 at Fulkerson Winery in Dundee.
Cover Crop Workshop and Field Day
September 1, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program for a full day of education surrounding cover crops in Concord vineyards.
• Current research
• Leading scientists in cover crop research
• Tour demonstration plots
• Hear local growers sharing their experience
Fee $10; includes morning refreshments and lunch
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 5, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Williamson, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 5 at Young Sommer Winery in Williamson.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 6, 2016
10:00pm
Lewsiton, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 13, 2016
10:00pm
Harborcreek, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 19, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 19 at Keuka Spring Vineyards in Penn Yan.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 20, 2016
10:00am
Brant, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 27, 2016
10:00am
Youngstown, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
August 2, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 2 at Doyle Vineyard Management's farm in Hammondsport.
Winery Control Workshop- Stabilize your wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
August 2, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
The use of sulfur dioxide and filtration to ensure bottle stability is a common practice within the wine industry. However, many producers also use potassium sorbate additions to inhibit re-fermentation of sweetened wines despite sulfur dioxide additions and utilization of sterile filtration. Enology experts from both Cornell and Penn State Universities will review how to best accomplish wine stability in the winery so that producers can improve production decisions. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how sulfur dioxide and potassium sorbate work in wine, what filtration accomplishes for wine stability, and how to implement quality control practices to ensure that wines are of minimal spoilage risk post-bottling. This workshop will also include a wine tasting to emphasize identification of the flavor associated with potassium sorbate additions and how it affects wine quality. The $50 includes all registration materials and lunch. This workshop is focused for winemakers, cellar staff, and enologists as it contains a production focus.
Grape Twilight Meeting and Erie County Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 3, 2016
3:30pm-7:00pm
North East, PA
Come join us for an evening of education, chicken BBQ and good company. The chicken BBQ is FREE but registration is mandatory!! Please call Penn State Extension office at 814-825-0900 by July 22, 2016. If you do not register, a meal will not be reserved for you.
2016 Craft Beverage Summit
August 11, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join us for the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit hosted by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development in cooperation with Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Speakers will include owners of NYS craft breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries. Malting barley, cooperatives, hops production and the potential for the craft beverage industry in NYS will be discussed with all aspects covered from producing the raw materials, producing a craft beverage, marketing the finished product and working together to bring a craft beverage operation to fruition in Chautauqua County.
Tailgate Meeting
August 16, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Our ninth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 16 at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva.
Tailgate Meeting
August 30, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dundee, NY
Our tenth and final tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 30 at Fulkerson Winery in Dundee.
Cover Crop Workshop and Field Day
September 1, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program for a full day of education surrounding cover crops in Concord vineyards.
• Current research
• Leading scientists in cover crop research
• Tour demonstration plots
• Hear local growers sharing their experience
Fee $10; includes morning refreshments and lunch
Changes to Worker-Protection Standards Regulations
October 5, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Auburn, NY
A number of significant changes to the federal Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS) will go into effect on January 2, 2017. These changes will affect farms, greenhouses, nurseries, forests, and other establishments (including organic establishments) on which pesticides are used in the production of agricultural crops. If you use, supervise the use, or are responsible for the use of pesticides on such establishments, the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) invites you to attend a WPS Mock Inspection.
Worker Protection Standard Training
October 25, 2016
10:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
The Worker Protection Standard Has Been Revised, Are You Ready?
EPA is implementing stronger protections for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their families working on farms, forests, nurseries and greenhouses. These revisions to the 1992 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard will afford farmworkers similar health protections that are already afforded to workers in other industries. The revisions will take effect on January 2, 2017.
Word on the street is, unlike during the initial rollout of the WPS, there will not be a year of educational programming to give growers every opportunity to be in compliance.
In order to provide you with the information you need to be in compliance with the new WPS, the NYS DEC Pest Management Staff will be providing training on the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Worker Protection Standard. The new WPS provides occupational protections from pesticide exposure for agricultural exposure. This training is for those who use or supervise the use of pesticides on farms.
The training will take place in the CLEREL Meeting Room, 6592 West Main Road, Portland, NY 14769 on October 25 with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. The training will be from 10 AM until noon. Two recertification credits will be available in categories 1a, 1d, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.
Make sure you save the date on your calendar and while the training is free, we ask that you register for the event by going to our website https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/ and check under Upcoming Events in the lower right hand corner, or give Kate a call at (716) 792-2800.
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GRAPEVINE RED BLOTCH DISEASE - An Emerging Issue Webinar
March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 5, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Williamson, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 5 at Young Sommer Winery in Williamson.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 6, 2016
10:00pm
Lewsiton, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 13, 2016
10:00pm
Harborcreek, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 19, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 19 at Keuka Spring Vineyards in Penn Yan.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 20, 2016
10:00am
Brant, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 27, 2016
10:00am
Youngstown, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
August 2, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 2 at Doyle Vineyard Management's farm in Hammondsport.
Winery Control Workshop- Stabilize your wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
August 2, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
The use of sulfur dioxide and filtration to ensure bottle stability is a common practice within the wine industry. However, many producers also use potassium sorbate additions to inhibit re-fermentation of sweetened wines despite sulfur dioxide additions and utilization of sterile filtration. Enology experts from both Cornell and Penn State Universities will review how to best accomplish wine stability in the winery so that producers can improve production decisions. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how sulfur dioxide and potassium sorbate work in wine, what filtration accomplishes for wine stability, and how to implement quality control practices to ensure that wines are of minimal spoilage risk post-bottling. This workshop will also include a wine tasting to emphasize identification of the flavor associated with potassium sorbate additions and how it affects wine quality. The $50 includes all registration materials and lunch. This workshop is focused for winemakers, cellar staff, and enologists as it contains a production focus.
Grape Twilight Meeting and Erie County Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 3, 2016
3:30pm-7:00pm
North East, PA
Come join us for an evening of education, chicken BBQ and good company. The chicken BBQ is FREE but registration is mandatory!! Please call Penn State Extension office at 814-825-0900 by July 22, 2016. If you do not register, a meal will not be reserved for you.
2016 Craft Beverage Summit
August 11, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join us for the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit hosted by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development in cooperation with Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Speakers will include owners of NYS craft breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries. Malting barley, cooperatives, hops production and the potential for the craft beverage industry in NYS will be discussed with all aspects covered from producing the raw materials, producing a craft beverage, marketing the finished product and working together to bring a craft beverage operation to fruition in Chautauqua County.
Tailgate Meeting
August 16, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Our ninth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 16 at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva.
Tailgate Meeting
August 30, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dundee, NY
Our tenth and final tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 30 at Fulkerson Winery in Dundee.
Cover Crop Workshop and Field Day
September 1, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program for a full day of education surrounding cover crops in Concord vineyards.
• Current research
• Leading scientists in cover crop research
• Tour demonstration plots
• Hear local growers sharing their experience
Fee $10; includes morning refreshments and lunch
Changes to Worker-Protection Standards Regulations
October 5, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Auburn, NY
A number of significant changes to the federal Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS) will go into effect on January 2, 2017. These changes will affect farms, greenhouses, nurseries, forests, and other establishments (including organic establishments) on which pesticides are used in the production of agricultural crops. If you use, supervise the use, or are responsible for the use of pesticides on such establishments, the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) invites you to attend a WPS Mock Inspection.
Worker Protection Standard Training
October 25, 2016
10:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
The Worker Protection Standard Has Been Revised, Are You Ready?
EPA is implementing stronger protections for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their families working on farms, forests, nurseries and greenhouses. These revisions to the 1992 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard will afford farmworkers similar health protections that are already afforded to workers in other industries. The revisions will take effect on January 2, 2017.
Word on the street is, unlike during the initial rollout of the WPS, there will not be a year of educational programming to give growers every opportunity to be in compliance.
In order to provide you with the information you need to be in compliance with the new WPS, the NYS DEC Pest Management Staff will be providing training on the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Worker Protection Standard. The new WPS provides occupational protections from pesticide exposure for agricultural exposure. This training is for those who use or supervise the use of pesticides on farms.
The training will take place in the CLEREL Meeting Room, 6592 West Main Road, Portland, NY 14769 on October 25 with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. The training will be from 10 AM until noon. Two recertification credits will be available in categories 1a, 1d, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.
Make sure you save the date on your calendar and while the training is free, we ask that you register for the event by going to our website https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/ and check under Upcoming Events in the lower right hand corner, or give Kate a call at (716) 792-2800.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 2, 2016
8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
You are invited…
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite you to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
Agriculture Workforce Development Council's Labor Roadshow
November 15 - November 18, 2016
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Labor Roadshow Will Help Clarify Labor Regulations
A stable, well-trained workforce is the lifeblood of agriculture. The Agriculture Workforce Development Council (AWDC) was formed to raise awareness of on-going labor issues and to bring resources to farm operators so they can adopt best practices. Even well managed operations can struggle with understanding and filtering the multitude of legal and regulatory requirements associated with all aspects of managing a workforce.
AWDC will sponsor the labor roadshow, "Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules and Best Practices," at four locations across the state the week of Nov. 15. The full day program is specifically for farm owners and managers to gain tools and information to help their farm business attract and retain skilled workers.
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March 27, 2013
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Winemaker's CLEREL Enology Workshop
April 11, 2013
8am - 4pm
Portland, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting April 30th
April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting May 14th
May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 15, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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
May 15, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lockport, NY
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
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
May 22, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North East, PA
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
May 22, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestville, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting May 28th
May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 29, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lewiston, NY
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
May 29, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 5, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North East, PA
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
June 5, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting June 11th
June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 12, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
June 12, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Forestvill, NY
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
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
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.
June 19, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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.
June 19, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Silver Creek, NY
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
June 26, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Harborcreek, PA
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
June 26, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
North Collins, NY
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
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.
Tailgate Meeting July 2nd
July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 3, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irving, NY
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!
Tailgate Meeting July 9th
July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 10, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ransomville, NY
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
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
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
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
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
July 17, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lake City, PA
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!
Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord
July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY
The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.
Tailgate Meeting July 23rd
July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 24, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perrysburg, NY
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
July 25, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm
Portland, NY
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
$25.00 late Registration fee
Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction
July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Fruit Field Day
August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 6th
August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA
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
Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting
August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY
Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!
WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
August 19, 2013
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portland, NY
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.
Tailgate Meeting August 20th
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
August 21, 2013
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hanover, NY
NO Pesticide Credits Available
Meeting begins at 3 pm
Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited!
All are Welcome to Attend
New Grower/New Winery Workshop
August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery.
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
Brewing Science & Technology Workshop
September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY
This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.
AG YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
November 1 - November 19, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 8, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Long Term Assessment: Keeping an Eye On Your Customers
January 9, 2014
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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.
2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future
January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY
Marketing for Profit: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 28, 2014
10:00 am -11:30 am
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: Putting a Handle on the Tomato: Reinventing the Product
January 29, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 4, 2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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: Drudgery That Pays Well! Maintaining Databases and Information
February 6, 2014
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
Winter Injury Field Meeting
February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY
This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.
Pruning Workshop
February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY
Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.
Project Reporting Session
February 26, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the satellite location via polycom. The physical presenters will be in Geneva. The meeting will begin at 10:00am and run until approximately 3:00pm. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, New York Wine Grape Growers Association and Viticulture Consortium East, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. Lunch is provided for attendees but you must register to reserve a lunch. Please respond to Kate by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 716-792-2800 x201 or kjr45@cornell.edu.
2014 B.E.V. NY Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY
We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.
Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.
CORE Pesticide Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
March 11, 2014
9:00am-2:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
The "CORE" training session will be held from 9:00am to 12:15pm. This session is designed as a review prior to taking the exam, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see pdf registration form and flyer for additional information. The Private and Commercial NYS Pesticide Examinations will be given at 1:00pm in the CLEREL Conference room. You must register for this exam by contacting the NYS DEC, Buffalo Office, by calling (716) 851-7220.
2014 Winter Grape Growers Conference
March 20, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Mark your calendars, the date has been set for the 2014 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program's Winter Grape Grower Conference. Come join fellow grape growers for an educational day of lectures and discussion panels. An agenda is in development stages right now, but you can plan on seeing topics on up and coming GIS and sensory work, as well as, always pertinent, topics such as trellissing, soil development and Pest Management applications. DEC credits will be available.
We will be holding this event at the Williams Center located on the SUNY Fredonia Campus this year. The renovations are complete and they are happy to be hosting us again. The renovations are going to allow us to hold the entire conference within the Williams Center. There will be no need to be walking on icy pathwways or going in and out of the cold. Once you arrive, you will spend the entire day right there in one building and everything is handicap accessible.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
10:00am-Noon
PORTLAND, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
NEWA Training
April 8, 2014
2:00pm-4:00pm
Erie, NY
Overview of NEWA, including how to access NEWA Home Page and Weather Station information, followed by information on how to access weather and pest model information through NEWA. Class will conclude with discussion on how to develop and implement an IPM strategy using the weather and pest model information that you learned how to obtain through the NEWA website.
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-RESCHEDULED TO MAY 20, 2014
April 17, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
We apologize for any inconvenience the rescheduling of this event may have caused. Please refer to the newly scheduled event for May 20, 2014 for registration and information.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Burt, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting May 13th
May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Lake City, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Training Your Customers: Effective Tasting Room Techniques-
May 20, 2014
8:30am-4:00pm
PORTLAND, NY
Calling all Winery owners and staff- Come join us for a day of learning about Effective Tasting Room techniques. This is a full day program featuring speakers from Cornell University and Penn State University. Topics include Typicity Tune-up, Viticulture Intro, Mechanics of Winemaking, MythBusters, Sensory Evaluation and Flaws Training, and Selling at the Cellar Door. Please refer to attached agenda for more information.
Coffee Pot Meetings
May 21, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting
May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY
Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.
Tailgate Meeting May 27th
May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 28, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 4, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing
June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY
Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.
Tailgate Meeting June 10th
June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Appleton, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 11, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tree Assistance Program (TAP) information meeting
June 12, 2014
4:00pm-5:00pm
Portland, NY
TAP reimbursement information meeting with Mary Lynn Laver. Come to learn about the program and have any questions you may have answered.
NOTE: This meeting was originally scheduled for June 10th- it has been moved to the 12th
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 18, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region
June 21, 2014
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!
*The conference will take place indoors, with an outside hop yard tour in the afternoon.*Participants will learn about commercial hops production; starting with classroom instruction on production practices from commercial hops growers from Pennsylvania and New York as well as Cornell University extension staff. The talks will provide an overview of hops production from before they are planted in the ground to the processing and marketing after harvest.
In the afternoon participants will head out to the CLEREL hop yard for a firsthand look at hop yard construction and a discussion with hops growers on the practices they use in their hop yards. A small scale harvester prototype will be available for viewing in the afternoon. Topics to be covered:
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Planting a hop yard
Nutrition basics
Short trellis hops production
Processing
What to do with your hops after harvest
Marketing hops
Determining pricing for selling hops
Tailgate Meeting June 24th
June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Youngstown, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 25, 2014
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 2, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North Collins, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting July 8th
July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 9, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Fredonia, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
NDVI Sensor Scan
July 10 - August 26, 2014
Vine size plays an essential role in maximizing vineyard efficiency. Mapping a relative approximation of vine size offers the potential of improved average vine size through decreased variability.With NDVI research in its 5th year, we're confident with a little help from you we can make this technology commercially viable. Moving beyond block management and managing vine size within blocks can improve sampling, identify and quantify viticultural challenges, and even change management strategies. The first step is familiarizing yourself with your blocks and the identifying long-term vine size patterns. Please register for this event, we can provide the technology to do just that.
Vineyard Equipment Demonstration
July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 16, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Irving, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Enology Research & Extension Planning Meeting
July 22, 2014
10:00am-3:00pm
Portland, NY
Extension and Research presentations by Chris Gerling, Anna Katherine Mansfield and Gavin Saks, followed by a general discussion session with stakeholder input on knowledge gaps and extension needs. Lunch will be provided and followed by a group brainstorming session.
Tailgate Meeting July 22
July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 23, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
North East, PA
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 30, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm
Westfield, NY
These meetings are free of charge! Come join the small group discussion of what is happening in the vineyards this week. We look forward to seeing you!
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
NY FarmNet Farm Business Transfer Conference
January 13 - January 14, 2015
Tuesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
East Syracuse, NY
Choosing and developing future farm managers is the focus of, "Who Will Manage Your Farm Tomorrow," slated for January 13th-14th at the DoubleTree Hotel in East Syracuse. This conference provides farm families and their advisors critical information for helping the next generation find success on the farm and identifies effective management transfer strategies to implement.
CCE 2015 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - March 2, 2015
Canandaigua, NY
The Core Pesticide Training Program Series is for the person who needs to acquire the knowledge to be able to take the Pesticide Core exam for a license to apply pesticides. Also this is for certified applicators, private or commercial, seeking re certification credits.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
B.E.V. NY Trade Show Exhibitor Registration
February 26 - February 28, 2015
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
2015 Reporting Session for Current Projects and Future Proposals
February 27, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
A project reporting session is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY. This location will serve as the primary location, but some of the presenters will be presenting from Geneva via polycom. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and run until approximately Noon. Updates on projects funded by the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Research and Extension Program, Inc. (the group charged with dispersing the 75 cents per ton voluntary assessment for Concords produced in the Lake Erie Region), New York Wine and Grape Foundation, and New York Wine Grape Growers Association, will be presented, as well as, short presentations on proposed new projects. The meeting format is designed to encourage discussion between those who are conducting or proposing projects, the funders, and the grower community by limiting presentations to 5 minutes and eliminating the use of visual aids. This reporting session is open to the public. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23,2015.
2015 Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 16, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Please join us for our annual Winter Grape Grower Conference. This is a great day to meet up with fellow growers to participate in talks & panel discussions and to enjoy great food and company! View full agenda by selecting details tab.
Wine Label Approval Workshop
March 26, 2015
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Seneca Falls, NY
Demaris Brown, labeling specialist with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will speak on the wine label approval process. Demaris has been with the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) of the TTB for nearly five years.
CORE Training & Pesticide Applicator's License Exam
April 2, 2015
9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm
Portland, NY
The morning session will consist of a "CORE" training class that will run from 9:00am-Noon. This session is designed to be a review for the exam that follows in the afternoon. This session is not required to take the exam, but does qualify particpants for 3.0 DEC credits.
The exam held in the afternoon is conducted by the NYSDEC. You MUST register through them. All information pertaining to this exam is included on the PDF form titled Instructions for applying for the exam.Instructions for ordering manuals from The Cornell Store are also included. These forms are found by clicking "view details".
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Pre-registration is required for both events.
Mechanical Pruning Demo
April 2, 2015
5:00 pm
Hector, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program will b holding a mechanical pruning demonstration with Hazlitt Vineyards Thursday, April 2nd.
Worker Protection Standard Training
April 6, 2015
10:00am-11:30am
Jamestown, NY
Tim Weigle, NYS IPM Program will lead participants in an overview of the Worker Protection Standard by showing the Michigan State University video, Pesticide Handlers and the Worker Protection Standard. The video itself is 50 minutes, and will be accompanied by a question and answer session.
Dr. Markus Keller: Cold hardiness and cold damage in grapevines
April 7, 2015
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Dr. Markus Keller, professor of viticulture at Washington State University in Prosser, WA, will be discussing some of his work on understanding grapevine cold hardiness and preventing winter injury. Preregistration is requested.
Wine Workshop
April 9, 2015
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join Denise Gardner, Enology Extension Associate, Penn State University, Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Associate, Cornell University, Anna Katharine Mansfield, Associate Professor of Enology, Cornell University for a full day of talks to identify, measure and mitigate potential risk areas and develop standard operating procedures in the winery.
Tailgate Meeting May 5th
May 5, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will be starting up again on Tuesday, May 5, with our first meeting taking place at Vine Country Farms (Roy and Gordon Taft) in Pulteney.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Irving, NY
Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting
May 12, 2015
4:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Geneva, NY
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:30 - 6:15 PMRavines Wine Cellars, 400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Tailgate Meeting May 19th
May 19, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our second tailgate meeting will take place at Wickham's Tango Oaks (Fred Wickham) in Hector.
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Portland, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Ripley, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 2nd
June 2, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
North Rose, NY
Our third tailgate meeting will take place at Smith Brothers Farms, (Dave Smith) in North Rose.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Westfield, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
North East, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
10:00am-Noon
North Collins, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Lewiston, NY
Tailgate Meeting June 16
June 16, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting will take place at Bedient Vineyards (Jim Bedient) in Branchport.
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Youngstown, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Fredonia, NY
Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Brant, NY
2015 HOPS Conference 2 day
June 26 - June 27, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
CLASS SIZE LIMITED to 80!
Mike Roy- Roy Farms Inc.. Moxee Washington
Mary Gardiner- Ohio State University
David Spann- Chautauqua Soil and Water
Beth Reed- Small Business Development Center
Steve Miller- Hops Educator, Cornell CCE
Tim Weigle- NYS IPM Program & LERGP
see details for AGENDA.
Tailgate Meeting June 30
June 30, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting will take place at Gage Vineyards (Jonathan Gage) in Naples.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Lake City, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2015
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hanover, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy: Adapting Vineyard Practices to Meet Quality and Production Goals
July 1, 2015
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Ovid, NY
Dr. Glen Creasy, from Lincoln University in New Zealand, will be coming to the area next week and will be presenting a talk for Finger Lakes growers on how to adapt vineyard practices in the face of changing conditions every season in order to produce a profitable and high-quality grape crop. Glen is a native son of the Finger Lakes region, and received his Bachelor's degree from Cornell before moving on to Oregon State University, where he earned his Master's and Ph.D. He has been a faculty member at Lincoln University since 1998.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Brocton, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 14
July 14, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Lodi, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting will take place at Wagner Vineyards (John Wagner) in Lodi.
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Harborcreek, PA
Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2015
10:00am-Noon
Ransomville, NY
40th Annual ASEV-Eastern Section Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
For more information and registration visit the ASEV web-site link
http://www.asev-es.org/abstractsubmission.php
ASEV-Eastern Section Annual Conference
July 23 - July 25, 2015
Dunkirk, NY
The 40th ASEV-ES conference will be at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY on July 23-25, 2015. A pre-conference tour of New York and Pennsylvania vineyards and wineries will take place on Thursday, July 23rd. The conference will begin with technical presentations on July 24th-25th, and will also include Friday's Oenolympics Grazing Dinner with Wines of the East and Saturday's Sparkling Wine Reception and Grand Awards Banquet, when Dr. Wayne Wilcox will receive the Eastern Section's 2015 Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information, visit the ASEV-Eastern Section website.
ISHS II International Workshop on Vineyard Mechanization and Grape and Wine Quality-
July 26 - July 29, 2015
8:00am-6:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Tailgate Meeting July 28
July 28, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting will take place at Leidenfrost Vineyards in Hector.
Tailgate Meeting August 11
August 11, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting will take place at Glenora Farms (Jeff Morris) in Dundee.
Limiting Bird Damage in Fruit: State of the Art Pest Management Tactics
August 19, 2015
8:30am-Noon
Portland, NY
A vertebrate damage management workshop. Several webinar options are available, please see the attached flyer for complete details.
Tailgate Meeting for Winemakers
August 20, 2015
5:00pm
The main focus of this meeting is to provide area winemakers with some information about the 2015 growing season, how the season might affect this year's harvest, and discussing what we know (and don't know) about how various practices and factors in the vineyard do or don't influence fruit and wine quality.
Pre-Harvest Field Meeting
August 24, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY
The primary focus of this field meeting will be a couple of research projects being conducted by Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and her lab.
Final Tailgate Meeting of the Season is August 25
August 25, 2015
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY
Our annual series of tailgate meetings will conclude on Tuesday, August 25 with our final meeting at Buttonwood Grove Winery in Romulus.
Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop-CANCELLED!!!!!!
August 26, 2015
3:00-5:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm
Portland, NY
2015 Hops Harvest and Processing Workshop. Choose the session that fits your busy schedule! Learn how to time your hops harvest, why your hops look like they do, and see harvester demos.
Crop Insurance Meeting
October 28, 2015
7:00pm
Portland, NY
The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (LERGP) will be holding a series of meetings to educate local growers interested in crop insurance. Crop insurance has become a significant risk management tool for area growers, particularly specialty crop growers like grapes. Currently over 70% of grape growers rely on crop insurance as a risk management tool in Chautauqua County.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 4, 2015
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Ithaca, NY
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite members of the industry to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
LERGP Fall Coffee Pot Meeting
November 9, 2015
10:00am
Lockport, NY
Let's talk harvest, 2015 year in review and crop insurance. There are Crop Insurance updates that need to be addressed prior to November 20, 2015 and we have updates on 2015 disease and pest issues.
LERGP CLEREL CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 - November 27, 2015
The CLEREL facility will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2015 and Friday, November 27, 2015 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2015. Enjoy the holiday!
Pruning Workshop
December 4, 2015
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
CLEREL Winter Break Schedule
December 25 - January 4, 2016
The CLEREL facility will be closing on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at end of day, and will remain closed until Monday, January 4, 2016. The team at CLEREL wishes you a very happy holiday season! We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
2016 Enhancement Grant Application Information Meeting
February 10, 2016
1:30pm
Portland, NY
Kevin Martin will be answering general questions and offering guidance to the procedure of applying for this grant.
RFA and Application will be available at this meeting.
B.E.V. NY 2016
March 3 - March 5, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rochester, NY
Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY.
Register now for B.E.V. NY, Cornell's annual conference for New York's grape and wine industry, combining the resources of Cornell's Extension Enology Lab, the Finger Lakes Grape Program, and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.
Visit http://www.bevny.org for registration, program and hotel information.
B.E.V. NY Sponsorship Opportunties
March 3 - March 5, 2016
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Henrietta, NY
March Pruning Workshop
March 11, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
2016 LERGP Annual Winter Grower Conference
March 22, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for a great day of learning and camaraderie with your fellow growers. More information will follow as it develops.
NCPN Webinar Series: Crown gall biology and management; Value of virus-tested plant material
March 24, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Recent research on crown gall has changed how we think about management and the prospects of crown gall elimination. Economic impact studies on Leafroll, crown gall, and Red blotch have enabled us to estimate the value of planting certified, virus-tested vines.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 23 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes.
NCPN Webinar Series: New York's revitalized grapevine certification program
March 31, 2016
12:00 - 1:15 PM
New York’s Department of Agriculture and Markets is rolling out a state-of-the-art nursery certification program, and New York’s nurseries are investing in new plantings and practices.
Preregister by noon on Wednesday, March 30 by going to http://tinyurl.com/NCPNgrapes
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
April 12, 2016
12:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Patricia McManus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen of the University of Minnesota will discuss results of their Northern Grapes Project research. Patty’s presentation will summarize four years of field trials that focused on determining the sensitivity of popular cold-hardy cultivars to fungicides, including copper, sulfur, and difenoconazole. Carl’s presentation will summarize three years of research on tissue analysis of cold hardy grapes grown in 16 locations spanning five states. Nutrient diagnostic criteria will be presented for petiole, blade, and whole leaves collected at bloom and veraison and relationships between soil properties/tissue nutrient concentrations and grape juice quality will be discussed.
Winery Control Workshop-Stabilize Your Wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
April 13, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Come join us for an informative day covering the following topics:
Sulfur dioxidepH and SO2 relationship, the breakdown of SO2 (molecular, bisulfite… etc.), and how to add SO2 to wine.
Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate? why is it used in wine? and the pros/cons of sorbate.
Filtration
Explanation of filtration and its uses, the difference between nominal and absolute, how to ensure your filtration unit is working, and bottle sterility tests.
Tailgate Meeting
April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.
Effective Vineyard Spraying
April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Andrew Landers will present this day-long course on the design and proper use of sprayers and associated equipment. Topics will include sprayer design, selection of nozzles and droplet size for different jobs, sprayer calibration, sprayer airflow characteristics, effective sprayer management, and precision spraying. We anticipate that pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Registration link: http://flgp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration.php?event=251
Webinar: Setting the Stage - Developing Outreach and Adoption strategies
April 28, 2016
11:00 AM
Join extension staff and researchers from Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon and University of California Davis for this webinar, the first in a series of Showcase webinars for the NIFA SCRI project “Precision Vineyard Management: Collecting and Interpreting Spatial Data for Variable Vineyard Management to Improve Production Efficiency and Product Quality”.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 11, 2016
10:00am
Burt, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 18, 2016
10:00am
Lake City, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
10:00am
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 1, 2016
10:00pm
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
10:00pm
Irving, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
This workshop is designed to provide background and start up information related to hops production, as well as, offer information on the techniques to help you become profitable with hops production.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
June 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
10:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
10:00pm
Fredonia, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 29, 2016
3:00pm
North East, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 5, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Williamson, NY
Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 5 at Young Sommer Winery in Williamson.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 6, 2016
10:00pm
Lewsiton, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 13, 2016
10:00pm
Harborcreek, PA
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
July 19, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Penn Yan, NY
Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on July 19 at Keuka Spring Vineyards in Penn Yan.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 20, 2016
10:00am
Brant, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 27, 2016
10:00am
Youngstown, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.
Tailgate Meeting
August 2, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY
Our eighth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 2 at Doyle Vineyard Management's farm in Hammondsport.
Winery Control Workshop- Stabilize your wine- Filtration, SO2 and Potassium Sorbate
August 2, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
The use of sulfur dioxide and filtration to ensure bottle stability is a common practice within the wine industry. However, many producers also use potassium sorbate additions to inhibit re-fermentation of sweetened wines despite sulfur dioxide additions and utilization of sterile filtration. Enology experts from both Cornell and Penn State Universities will review how to best accomplish wine stability in the winery so that producers can improve production decisions. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how sulfur dioxide and potassium sorbate work in wine, what filtration accomplishes for wine stability, and how to implement quality control practices to ensure that wines are of minimal spoilage risk post-bottling. This workshop will also include a wine tasting to emphasize identification of the flavor associated with potassium sorbate additions and how it affects wine quality. The $50 includes all registration materials and lunch. This workshop is focused for winemakers, cellar staff, and enologists as it contains a production focus.
Grape Twilight Meeting and Erie County Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
August 3, 2016
3:30pm-7:00pm
North East, PA
Come join us for an evening of education, chicken BBQ and good company. The chicken BBQ is FREE but registration is mandatory!! Please call Penn State Extension office at 814-825-0900 by July 22, 2016. If you do not register, a meal will not be reserved for you.
2016 Craft Beverage Summit
August 11, 2016
8:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join us for the inaugural Chautauqua County Craft Beverage Summit hosted by the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development in cooperation with Chautauqua County Cornell Cooperative Extension Association and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Speakers will include owners of NYS craft breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries. Malting barley, cooperatives, hops production and the potential for the craft beverage industry in NYS will be discussed with all aspects covered from producing the raw materials, producing a craft beverage, marketing the finished product and working together to bring a craft beverage operation to fruition in Chautauqua County.
Tailgate Meeting
August 16, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY
Our ninth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 16 at Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva.
Tailgate Meeting
August 30, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dundee, NY
Our tenth and final tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on August 30 at Fulkerson Winery in Dundee.
Cover Crop Workshop and Field Day
September 1, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY
Join the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program for a full day of education surrounding cover crops in Concord vineyards.
• Current research
• Leading scientists in cover crop research
• Tour demonstration plots
• Hear local growers sharing their experience
Fee $10; includes morning refreshments and lunch
Changes to Worker-Protection Standards Regulations
October 5, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Auburn, NY
A number of significant changes to the federal Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS) will go into effect on January 2, 2017. These changes will affect farms, greenhouses, nurseries, forests, and other establishments (including organic establishments) on which pesticides are used in the production of agricultural crops. If you use, supervise the use, or are responsible for the use of pesticides on such establishments, the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) invites you to attend a WPS Mock Inspection.
Worker Protection Standard Training
October 25, 2016
10:00am-12:00pm
Portland, NY
The Worker Protection Standard Has Been Revised, Are You Ready?
EPA is implementing stronger protections for the nation’s two million agricultural workers and their families working on farms, forests, nurseries and greenhouses. These revisions to the 1992 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard will afford farmworkers similar health protections that are already afforded to workers in other industries. The revisions will take effect on January 2, 2017.
Word on the street is, unlike during the initial rollout of the WPS, there will not be a year of educational programming to give growers every opportunity to be in compliance.
In order to provide you with the information you need to be in compliance with the new WPS, the NYS DEC Pest Management Staff will be providing training on the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Worker Protection Standard. The new WPS provides occupational protections from pesticide exposure for agricultural exposure. This training is for those who use or supervise the use of pesticides on farms.
The training will take place in the CLEREL Meeting Room, 6592 West Main Road, Portland, NY 14769 on October 25 with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. The training will be from 10 AM until noon. Two recertification credits will be available in categories 1a, 1d, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.
Make sure you save the date on your calendar and while the training is free, we ask that you register for the event by going to our website https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/ and check under Upcoming Events in the lower right hand corner, or give Kate a call at (716) 792-2800.
Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (CRAVE) Conference
November 2, 2016
8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
You are invited…
The annual CRAVE (Cornell Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology) conference features 15 minute presentations by Cornell faculty, extension associates, and graduate students on current extension and research topics of their choice. For this year’s conference, we would like to invite you to log on for as little or as much time as you want to hear cutting-edge presentations about viticulture, enology, economics and more. Find out what Cornell Research and Extension faculty and staff have been up to this past year.
Agriculture Workforce Development Council's Labor Roadshow
November 15 - November 18, 2016
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Labor Roadshow Will Help Clarify Labor Regulations
A stable, well-trained workforce is the lifeblood of agriculture. The Agriculture Workforce Development Council (AWDC) was formed to raise awareness of on-going labor issues and to bring resources to farm operators so they can adopt best practices. Even well managed operations can struggle with understanding and filtering the multitude of legal and regulatory requirements associated with all aspects of managing a workforce.
AWDC will sponsor the labor roadshow, "Helping Agriculture Employers Stay Current on Employment Rules and Best Practices," at four locations across the state the week of Nov. 15. The full day program is specifically for farm owners and managers to gain tools and information to help their farm business attract and retain skilled workers.
December Pruning Workshop
December 2, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Learn how to prune grapevines with Cornell Cooperative Extension! This hands-on class will get you sharpening your skills out in the Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard, so dress warmly, bring your shears, and be ready to put your new pruning prowess into practice.
The early registration price has been extended through November 30th!
NYS Berry Growers Association Winter Regional Workshop
December 14, 2016
8:30a-4:00p
Portland, NY
As dramatic weather events increase, pest pressure intensifies, and local markets vitalize, New York berry growers are looking for ways to protect their crop and lengthen their season. Growers and educators are trialling techniques for growing berries under cover. Berry farmers across New York can attend one of three regional workshops offered by the New York State Berry Growers Association (NYSBGA) this winter to learn more about these innovations in berry growing. These day-long workshop will feature multiple short presentations, interactive activities, and words from growers discussing the newest research in tunnels and exclusion netting.
Upcoming Events
2026 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 8, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Training Course and Exam Registration
Portland, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration
May 6, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- Sprayer Calibration
Portland, NY
Come spend a few hours learning how to properly calibrate your sprayer and other considerations that should be taken into account for an effective spray season.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2 - NYSDEC Mock Inspection
May 13, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- NYSDEC Mock Inspection
Portland, NY
Do you wonder what a NYSDEC inspection might look like? They are going to come and show us.
Announcements
Updated Grants & Programs Available February 2026
Andrew Holden, LERGP, Penn State Business Management Educator, has updated this resource to show all grants and programs that are or will soon become available. Check out the handout here.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
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