2020 Events - year view
previous yearJanuary 2020
January Pruning Workshop
January 17, 2020
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.
February 2020
CCE Ontario County Pesticide Training and Re-certification Series
February 5 - February 26, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Canandaigua, NY
For more information on this event please contact Russ Welser at the Ontario County CCE office @ 585-394-3977 x 427 or 436
February Pruning Workshop
February 21, 2020
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.
March 2020
Pesticide and Farm Safety Training for non-licenced workers in Spanish
March 6, 2020
1-4 pm
Dundee, NY
The Finger Lakes Grape Program, NYCAMH, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County will be holding Spanish-language farm safety and Worker Protection Standard (WPS) trainings from 1-4pm on Monday, March 23rd. The workshops will take place at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyards, 3962 NY-14, Dundee, NY 14837.
Eastern Winery Exposition
March 10 - March 12, 2020
Lancaster, PA
The largest wine and grape trade show and conference east of the Pacific states, EWE will include three single-topic workshops on the first day, followed by two days of multiple sessions on three tracks: enology, viticulture and money/marketing/ management.
Northern Grapes Webinar- Growing Grapes without Glyphosate
March 17, 2020
1:00pm
Lynn Sosnoskie
Assistant Professor - Cornell University
Cornell AgriTech Campus, Geneva, NY
Lynn started as an assistant professor working in Weed Ecology and Management of specialty crops at Cornell AgriTech in September of 2019. Since completing her PhD at Ohio State she has served in research and extension in Wisconsin, Georgia, Washington, and California. Her research primarily focuses on glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth and the biology, ecology, and management of bindweed.
2020 LERGP Winter Grape Growers' Conference-RESCHEDULED to August 12th and 13th, 2020
March 19, 2020
8:00am-4:30am
Fredonia, NY
Save the date for March 19, 2020 to come join LERGP, fellow growers, special speakers and vendors in a full day of education and camaraderie. A full and diverse agenda and delicious food await! We hope to see everyone there.
April 2020
Tree-of-Heaven: Identification, Ecological Impacts, Mapping and Management
April 24, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive species that has negative ecological impacts on our forests and is also the preferred tree of the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF). Knowing how to identify and record locations of tree of heaven in iMapInvasives is a proactive practice that will help identify high priority areas to monitor for and implement management strategies to control anticipated SLF infestations. Another proactive practice landowners can engage in is removal of tree-of-heaven from their property, but effective management of this tree requires specific control practices. Learn more about all of these topics so you can help manage an invasive tree species and be an integral contributor of the early detection and rapid response to SLF.
Register for this webinar at https://hws.zoom.us/j/109172691
May 2020
Spring Grape IPM Webinar
May 5, 2020
4:30pm-6:00pm
Due to the current restrictions on in-person gatherings in New York, we will be presenting this year's Spring Grape IPM Meeting as an online webinar. The program for this webinar is attached. Growers will still be able to receive 1.5 pesticide recertification credits, but there will be some additional steps that must be taken before and during the meeting in order to qualify to receive those credits.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 6, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot Meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 13, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot Meeting
Special Guest- Dr. Terry Bates- Soil Health & Nutrition
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 20, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot Meeting
Guest Speaker- Dr. Greg Loeb- Insect Management for Grapes
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Swirl, Sip, don't Spit: Tasting Behind the Mask
May 22, 2020
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Tastings are still the best way to introduce customers to your products - but during the time of COVID-19, extra precautions are necessary to protect both customers and your hospitality staff. in tasting situations. This hour-long webinar will focus on sanitation, staff safety, traffic flow and best tasting practices to mitigate the risk of transmitting the corona virus. A 30 minute moderated Q&A will follow the presentation.
Register for this webinar at https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Ug38oGJQdSSWO75zbcYSw
What if I can't sell my grapes? Tools for evaluating the impact of COVID-19 market disruption
May 26, 2020
4:30 - 5:30 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic is heavily impacting sales and demand for wine, along with tasting room visitation. COVID-19 is an unprecedented shock that will bring unpredictable short-term and long-term changes to the industry. How will this affect the market for grapes this year? Beyond this year? And what can growers do to adjust to this new situation?
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 27, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot Meeting
Guest Speaker- Dr. Katie Gold-Early Season Disease Management
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
June 2020
Grape Berry Moth and Mealybug management tips
June 2, 2020
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Speakers: Greg Loeb, Cornell AgriTech; Rufus Isaacs, Entomology, Michigan State University
Biology and management of Grape Berry Moth and Grape Mealybug (vector of leafroll virus) will be discussed.
Sip, Swirl, Don't Spit: Tasting Behind the Mask
June 2, 2020
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Tastings are still the best way to introduce customers to your products - but during the time of COVID-19, extra precautions are necessary to protect both customers and your hospitality staff in tasting situations. This hour-long webinar will focus on sanitation, staff safety, traffic flow and best tasting practices to mitigate the risk of transmitting the corona virus. A 30 minute moderated Q&A will follow the presentation.
Register for this webinar at https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Ug38oGJQdSSWO75zbcYSw
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 3, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot meetings
Guest Speaker- Heather Leach- Spotted Lantern Fly
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FLGP Virtual Tailgate Meeting
June 9, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Join FLGP viticulturist Hans Walter-Peterson (and the occasional guest speaker) for any or all of this year's Tailgate Meetings, held every other Tuesday afternoon during the 2020 growing season, starting on June 9 and ending on August 18.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 10, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Extension Answers Questions from the Field
June 16, 2020
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Regional viticulture extension staff will answer grower questions about what's been happening in the field and all things viticulture.
Register at: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf--tpjgiGdQdY3QLFP1g2FHWDfxCbkkp
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 17, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Guest Speaker- Justine Vanden Heuvel- Early Season Canopy Management-Under Trellis Floor Management
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FLGP Virtual Tailgate Meeting
June 23, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Join FLGP viticulturist Hans Walter-Peterson (and the occasional guest speaker) for any or all of this year's Tailgate Meetings, held every other Tuesday afternoon during the 2020 growing season, starting on June 9 and ending on August 18.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Guest Speaker- Chris Gerling- Enology Discussion
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Vineyard Establishment and Care in the First 3 Years
June 30, 2020
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Eastern NY has seen significant plantings of new grapes outside of traditional grape-growing areas. Join us for a discussion of care of non-bearing vineyards in the East.
July 2020
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 1, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot Meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FLGP Virtual Tailgate Meeting
July 7, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Join FLGP viticulturist Hans Walter-Peterson (and the occasional guest speaker) for any or all of this year's Tailgate Meetings, held every other Tuesday afternoon during the 2020 growing season, starting on June 9 and ending on August 18.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 8, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 15, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Guest Speaker- Dr. Richard Stup- Labor Relations
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FLGP Virtual Tailgate Meeting
July 21, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Join FLGP viticulturist Hans Walter-Peterson (and the occasional guest speaker) for any or all of this year's Tailgate Meetings, held every other Tuesday afternoon during the 2020 growing season, starting on June 9 and ending on August 18.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 22, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Virtual LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
July 29, 2020
10:00am
Join us Wednesdays May through July, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Register in advance for this meeting:
Link to Register for Coffee Pot Meeting
Guest Speaker- Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie- Weed Management
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
August 2020
FLGP Virtual Tailgate Meeting
August 4, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Join FLGP viticulturist Hans Walter-Peterson (and the occasional guest speaker) for any or all of this year's Tailgate Meetings, held every other Tuesday afternoon during the 2020 growing season, starting on June 9 and ending on August 18.
Management of Botrytis and Sour Rot in Vineyards
August 11, 2020
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Hear the latest information about management of cluster rots, including Botrytis and sour rot, from researchers who are working on better ways to manage this bane of growers in humid climates.
FLGP Virtual Tailgate Meeting
August 18, 2020
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Join FLGP viticulturist Hans Walter-Peterson (and the occasional guest speaker) for any or all of this year's Tailgate Meetings, held every other Tuesday afternoon during the 2020 growing season, starting on June 9 and ending on August 18.
September 2020
No Events Scheduled at this Time
October 2020
No Events Scheduled at this Time
November 2020
IPM Forum (1 hour) - November 13th - 12:50-2:30pm
November 13, 2020
12:50pm- 2:30pm
Please register through this link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dHC0cMXqSGGKIhUlPerEOw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
December 2020
In-Person Class- Pesticide Applicator Exam Training
December 9 - December 16, 2020
12.9.20 1pm-5pm 12.10.20 1pm-3pm
Penn Yan, NY
CCE Yates will be offering small classes for those wishing to prepare to take their pesticide applicator exam. The training will cover the safe handling of pesticides, rules and regulations, formulations and much more. This course is not a 30-hour course. The training will take place in the Yates County Auditorium and pre-registration is required.
Modeling and monitoring how grapevines gain and lose cold hardiness
December 16, 2020
Modeling and monitoring how grapevines gain and lose cold hardiness
December 16, 2020
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Guest speakers Dr. Jason Londo, USDA-ARS scientist, and Dr. Jim Willwerth, Brock University,will discuss their research and outreach programs and how they can help Eastern growers manage and sometimes prevent winter injury.
To register: https://extension.psu.edu/modeling-and-monitoring-how-grapevines-gain-and-lose-cold-hardiness
Upcoming Events
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Special Spotted Lanternfly Focus
May 1, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
North East, PA
Come learn how to manage SLF when it arrives. Discussion will be centered around Spotted Lanternfly research, management, experience and best practice for dealing with new and established infestations. Lunch is provided today.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2
May 8, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Irving, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #3
May 15, 2024 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Ripley, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts, camaraderie and pesticide credits.
Announcements
Welcome Andrew Holden to the LERGP team!
In case you have not heard yet, we have filled the vacant position of Business Management Educator. We are pleased to welcome Andrew Holden to our team. Here is a brief introduction with a little background. Please stop in to say hello and introduce yourself. Bring questions- he is ready to get to know you and your farm operation!The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program welcomed Andrew Holden, LERGP's Business Management Specialist, to our team on March 1, 2024, filling the vacancy since May 2023. Andrew pursued his education at Ohio State University, earning a B.S. in Agribusiness and Applied Economics and later obtaining an M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education. In his previous role he served as the Ashtabula County Agricultural Extension Educator with Ohio State University Extension for the past 5 years. Andrew is eager to bring his passion for agriculture, grapes, and wine along with his economic knowledge to this new position and to the growers in the Lake Erie Grape Region. He is looking forward to engaging with growers to help him understand their needs to ensure that his role equips them with the tools needed for success. His office is located at the Cornell AgriTech campus in Portland, NY (CLEREL).
Commercial Vehicle Awareness slide presentation
NYS Trooper, Matt Luft, presented on Commercial Vehicle Awareness at CLEREL on Thursday, August 2nd. He has given us the permission to share his slides for you to reference at your convenience to share with others or to review. Please reference this link.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
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