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January 2018

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February 2018

2018 Pesticide Training and Re-certification Series

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 5 - March 5, 2018
7:00 pm-9:00 pm (Exam 6:30 pm- 11:00 pm)
Canandaugia, NY


Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification and meets the DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience / education requirements OR current applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. 2.5 recertification core credits will be available for each class.

Project and Proposal Reporting Session

February 15, 2018
10:00am-12:00pm
PORTLAND, NY


A project reporting session is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory located at 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY.

Core Training for Private Pesticide Applicator Certification

February 19, 2018
1:00 pm- 5:00pm
Penn Yan, NY


This course will cover the information needed to take the private pesticide applicator core exam with break-out sessions available for select category training. Private certification covers a person applying restricted use pesticides to property that they or their employer owns or rents. This is not a 30-hour course

Core Training for Private Pesticide Applicator Certification

February 22, 2018
1:00 pm- 5:00pm
Penn Yan, NY


This course will cover the information needed to take the private pesticide applicator core exam with break-out sessions available for select category training. Private certification covers a person applying restricted use pesticides to property that they or their employer owns or rents. This is not a 30-hour course.

B.E.V. NY 2018

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 28 - March 2, 2018
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Henrietta, NY

B.E.V. NY 2018

B.E.V. NY 2018 is almost here! Register now at http://www.bevny.org!


March 2018

2018 LERGP Winter Grape Grower Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 14, 2018
8:00am-4:00pm
Fredonia, NY

2018 LERGP Winter Grape Grower Conference

Come spend the day with the LERGP team and fellow growers engaging in presentations, vendor trade show and conversation.  Continental breakfast and a catered lunch are included in fee. Agenda is available.  Giveaways and drawings for prizes!

Core Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicator's License Exam

Event Offers DEC Credits

March 28, 2018
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY

Core Pesticide Training and Pesticide Applicator's License Exam

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 26, 2018.


April 2018

Northern Grapes Project Webinar: Implementing NEWA Weather and Pest Model Information.

April 10, 2018
12pm


The NEWA weather network has brought disease and insect forecasting models to grape producers in New York for the past 20+ years. NEWA's expansion to Midwestern and New England states now offers producers in these states access to the same forecasting models. Find out how you can use NEWA to improve your insect and disease management practices.

Webinar: Automated Evaluation of Grape Breeding Progeny to Reduce the Phenotyping Bottleneck

April 19, 2018
2:00 PM


Learn how VitisGen researchers are developing methods of more rapidly and objectively screening mapping populations. This webinar is presented as part of the VitisGen2 project.

Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JcZUZucsQOu36awfFF_79Q


May 2018

Hop yard Tour at CLEREL

May 1, 2018
6:00pm-7:30pm
Portland, NY

Hop yard Tour at CLEREL

Come join us for an evening learning about hops and taking a tour through our hop yards.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 1, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY


Our first tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place at Simmons Vineyard (hosted by Daren and Julie Simmons) on Keuka Lake.

Enroll in e-NEWA for Grapes

May 2 - August 30, 2018


Enroll to receive a daily reminder of the Pest Potential in your Vineyard Operation

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 2, 2018
10:00am
North East, PA

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 9, 2018
10:00am
Burt, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

DEC Region 8 Fit Testing

May 15 - May 17, 2018
Call for an Appointment
Canandaigua, NY


Counties served: Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates

New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Heath (NYCAMH) is please to provide respirator fit testing clinics in your region in 2018.

During the clinics NYCAMH will provide medical evaluations; respirator fit tests; and WPS compliant training's on how to properly inspect, put on, take off, fit, seal check, use, clean, maintain, and store respirators.
Clinic appointments are one hour long, and groups of 4 workers can be seen at a time. Medical evaluations, fit tests, and training's are available in both English and Spanish.

If you are unable to attend the clinic in your DEC region you may schedule an appointment at another clinic location. 

Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Lodi, NY


Come hear updates on weed and insect management, and more, and then enjoy dinner and social time with fellow growers.

This year's meeting will be held at Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery in Lodi, NY on May 15, 2018 from 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Dinner will be provided, so registration is required. There is no charge for 2018 FLGP enrollees.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 16, 2018
10:00am
Irving, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 23, 2018
10:00am
North East, PA

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 29, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY


Our second tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on May 29 at Randall Standish Vineyards in Naples.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 30, 2018
10:00am
Fredonia, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.


June 2018

Hop yard Tour at CLEREL

June 5, 2018
6:00pm-7:30pm
Portland, NY

Hop yard Tour at CLEREL

Come join us for an evening learning about hops and taking a tour through our hop yards.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 6, 2018
3:00pm
Silver Creek, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 6, 2018
10:00am
North East, PA

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 12, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dundee, NY


Our third tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on June 12th at Harry Humphreys Farm in Dundee.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 13, 2018
10:00am
Irving, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 13, 2018
3:00pm
North East, PA

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 20, 2018
10:00am
Wilson, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 20, 2018
3:00pm
Brant, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 26, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY


Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on June 26 at Ravines Wine Cellar, in Geneva.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 27, 2018
10:00am
Westfield, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 27, 2018
3:00pm
Harborcreek, PA

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.


July 2018

NO COFFEE POT MEETING- 4th of JULY HOLIDAY!

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 4, 2018
10:00am
Portland, NY

NO COFFEE POT MEETING- 4th of JULY HOLIDAY!

Happy 4th of July!

Hop yard Tour at CLEREL

July 10, 2018
6:00pm-7:30pm
Portland, NY

Hop yard Tour at CLEREL

Come join us for an evening learning about hops and taking a tour through our hop yards.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 10, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY


Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on July 10 at Bully Hill Vineyards in Hammondsport, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 11, 2018
10:00am
Portland, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

DEC Region 8 Fit Testing

July 16 - July 17, 2018
Call for an Appointment
Dundee, NY


Counties served: Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates.

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Heath (NYCAMH) is please to provide respirator fit testing clinics in your region in 2018.

During the clinics NYCAMH will provide medical evaluations; respirator fit tests; and WPS compliant training's on how to properly inspect, put on, take off, fit, seal check, use, clean, maintain, and store respirators.

Clinic appointments are one hour long, and groups of 4 workers;can be seen at a time. Medical evaluations, fit tests, and training's are available in both English and Spanish.

If you are unable to attend the clinic in your DEC region you may schedule an appointment at another clinic location.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 18, 2018
10:00am
Youngstown, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 24, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
North Rose, NY


Our sixth tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on July 24 at Smith Brothers Farm in North Rose.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 25, 2018
10:00am
Lake City, PA

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for pertinent discussion on what is happening in your vineyard right now.


August 2018

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 7, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Burdett, NY


Our seventh tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on August 7 at Hobbs/Selbach Vineyard in Burdett.

Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Summer Growers' Conference

August 15, 2018
9 am-3:30 pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Grower Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 15, 2018
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY

LERGP Summer Grower Conference

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Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 21, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ovid, NY


Our eighth tailgate, and final tailgate meeting of 2018 will take place on August 21 at Hosmer Winery near Ovid, NY.

FLGP Field Meeting

August 28, 2018
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Lodi, NY


Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel and the FLGP will be presenting information from some recent projects. Topics will include differential harvesting based on NDVI imaging, mycorrhizal fungi to improve root function in grapevines, under-vine cover crops, and site and clone influences on Riesling. We will present research wines from both the differential harvest and clonal projects during the meeting as well.


September 2018

USDA-ARS Apple, Grape, and Tart Cherry Germplasm Collection Tour

September 15, 2018
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Geneva, NY


The Clonal collection of Plant Genetic Resources Unit, USDA-ARS, Geneva, NY is pleased to announce the annual tour on September 15, 2018, Saturday (Third Saturday of September every year) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.


October 2018

No Events Scheduled at this Time



November 2018

No Events Scheduled at this Time



December 2018

Northern Grapes Webinar

December 11, 2018
1:00pm

Northern Grapes Webinar

Grapevine trunk diseases: The fungi that cause them, how they develop and spread, and how they are managed.
December 11, 2018, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (12:00 Noon Central Time)

Dr. Jose Urbez-Torres
Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Summerland Research and Development Center, British Columbia, Canada





Upcoming Events

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Special Spotted Lanternfly Focus

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 1, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
North East, PA

Come learn how to manage SLF when it arrives.  Discussion will be centered around Spotted Lanternfly research, management, experience and best practice for dealing with new and established infestations.  Lunch is provided today.   

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 8, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Irving, NY

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

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #3

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 15, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Ripley, NY

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

Announcements

Commercial Vehicle Awareness slide presentation

NYS Trooper, Matt Luft, presented on Commercial Vehicle Awareness at CLEREL on Thursday, August 2nd.  He has given us the permission to share his slides for you to reference at your convenience to share with others or to review. Please reference this link. 

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