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February 2016
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.
March 2016
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
April 2016
Core Pesticide Training Program
April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY
“CORE” Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicators License Exam April 5, 2016 Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory (CLEREL) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769
Space is limited ---Pre-registration is required for both sessions
CORE TRAINING
WHEN: 9 AM to 12:15 PM
WHERE: CLEREL Meeting room
COST: $15
3.0 Pesticide recertification credits in the CORE category have been applied for. The CORE training session is also designed as a review prior to taking the Commercial or Private Pesticide Applicator exam but is not required prior to taking the exam. Preregistration for the training using the enclosed course registration form is required by March 28, 2016. You must Register for the test through the DEC, see attached.
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”.
May 2016
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.
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.
June 2016
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.
July 2016
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.
August 2016
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.
September 2016
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
October 2016
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.
November 2016
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 2016
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
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #4
May 22, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Burt, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #5
May 29, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Fredonia, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #6- LERGREC Field Day
June 5, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
North East, PA
Come spend the day with us at LERGREC for a day of educational talks including research updates and new project information from Penn State, LERGREC and LERGP.
Announcements
Precision and Digital Viticulture Field Day
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pmCornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory Regional Grape Program
6592 West Main Road
Portland, NY 14769
Agenda
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome - Jennifer Phillips Russo & Dr. Terry Bates
Research Updates
10:10- 10:25 Drone Sensors - Dr. Rob Chancia, Rochester Institute of Technology - Rob is working together to address vineyard nutrition through better monitoring techniques and guidelines for grape production across the nation and all grape markets. He will discuss his research as a part of this collaborative project conducted at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory.
10:25 - 10:40 Hyperspectral Sensing Technology - Kathleen Kanaley, Dr, Katie Gold Lab, Cornell University - Kathleen will update on her research with using satellite and drone imagery to develop remote sensing tools for early disease detection.
10:40 - 11:00 Meet PPB & Research Update - Dr. Yu Jiang, Cornell University - Yu will discuss his research utilizing the power of robotics and artificial intelligence to tackle major challenges facing farmers and drive a revolution in agricultural productivity and sustainability.
11:00 - 11:20 Carnegie Mellon University Pruning Robots - Dr. Abhi Silwal, Carnegie Mellon University - Abhi will present the design and field evaluation of a rugged and fully autonomous robot for end-to-end pruning of dormant season grapevines.
11:20 - 11:40 Vision Spraying and Electric Weeding - Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell Weed Scientist - Lynn will update us on her research for sustainable programs that investigate other tools and technologies for controlling unwanted vegetation exploring non-chemical strategies for weed suppression including covering crops and mulches and vision-guided and electric weeders.
11:40 - 12:00 Naio Ted Robotic Tool Carrier- Chuck Baresich, Owner of Haggerty Creek - Chuck will be talking about the Naio Ted Robot and the potential use of robots to help improve efficiency in vineyards. Ted is the only autonomous straddle robot for vineyards with Augmented Autonomy. Perfect for mechanical weeding on the row.
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 3:45 Outdoor Demonstrations of Precision & Digital Tools
3:45 - 4:00 Closing Remarks - Jenn Phillips Russo, Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
This is a FREE event but you must register!
Soil Health & Climate Resiliency Field Day 6/12/24
Come join us for a full day of education on soil health. We have special guest speakers, soil pits, demonstrations and lunch. This program is being hosted by the Betts' Farm. Sponsorship from the LERGP, USDA NRCS, Cornell CALS, New York Soil Health, King's Agriseeds and E & J Gallo Winery have made this program come together and provide lunch for the day.See agenda here:
10:00am-10:20am- Welcome
10:20am-10:40am- Our Soil Health Journey- Bob Betts, Betts Farm
10:40am-11:05am- Soil Health in Perennial Fruit Systems- why it matters?- Debbie Aller, Cornell University
11:05am-11:35am- NYFVI Cover Cropping Trials- Jennifer Phillips Russo
11:35am-Noon- Cover Crop Options for Different Applications- Rod Porter, Kings Agri-Seeds
Noon- 12:45pm- LUNCH
12:45pm-2:15pm- Soil Pit and Soil Health Trailer and Demos- Dan Ufnar (USDS, NRCS), Debbie Aller & Michael Glos(Cornell University)
2:15- Closing Remarks
This is a FREE event but you must register to help us plan for enough food. Thank you!
Welcome Andrew Holden to the LERGP team!
In case you have not heard yet, we have filled the vacant position of Business Management Educator. We are pleased to welcome Andrew Holden to our team. Here is a brief introduction with a little background. Please stop in to say hello and introduce yourself. Bring questions- he is ready to get to know you and your farm operation!The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program welcomed Andrew Holden, LERGP's Business Management Specialist, to our team on March 1, 2024, filling the vacancy since May 2023. Andrew pursued his education at Ohio State University, earning a B.S. in Agribusiness and Applied Economics and later obtaining an M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education. In his previous role he served as the Ashtabula County Agricultural Extension Educator with Ohio State University Extension for the past 5 years. Andrew is eager to bring his passion for agriculture, grapes, and wine along with his economic knowledge to this new position and to the growers in the Lake Erie Grape Region. He is looking forward to engaging with growers to help him understand their needs to ensure that his role equips them with the tools needed for success. His office is located at the Cornell AgriTech campus in Portland, NY (CLEREL).
Commercial Vehicle Awareness slide presentation
NYS Trooper, Matt Luft, presented on Commercial Vehicle Awareness at CLEREL on Thursday, August 2nd. He has given us the permission to share his slides for you to reference at your convenience to share with others or to review. Please reference this link.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
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