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April 2016

Core Pesticide Training Program

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 5, 2016
9:00am-12:15pm
Portland, NY

Core Pesticide Training Program
“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

Northern Grapes Project Results: Fungicide Sensitivity & Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars
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 dioxide
pH 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

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 26, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bluff Point, NY

Tailgate Meeting
Our first tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place at Folts Farm (hosted by Mike Folts) in Bluff Point.

Effective Vineyard Spraying

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 27, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Geneva, NY

Effective Vineyard Spraying
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 4, 2016
10:00am
Westfield, NY

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
Come join the LERGP team and fellow growers for open discussion of what's going on in your vineyard right now.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 10, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Interlaken, NY

Tailgate Meeting
Our second tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 10 at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 11, 2016
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.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 18, 2016
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.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 24, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting
Our third tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on May 24 at Gene Stanbro's farm in Naples.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 25, 2016
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 25, 2016
3:00pm
North Collins, 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 2016

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 1, 2016
10:00pm
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 1, 2016
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.

Tailgate Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 7, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting
Our fourth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 7 at Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 8, 2016
10:00pm
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 8, 2016
3:00pm
Ransomville, 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.

2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference

June 11, 2016
9:00am-4:00pm
Portland, NY

2016 Hops Production in the Lake Erie Region Conference
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 15, 2016
10:00pm
Perrysburg, 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 15, 2016
3:00pm
Ripley, 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 21, 2016
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting
Our fifth tailgate meeting of 2016 will take place on June 21 at Chateau Lafayette Reneau in Hector.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 22, 2016
10:00pm
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 22, 2016
3:00pm
Hanover, 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 29, 2016
10:00pm
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.

LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 29, 2016
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.

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.   

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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.

View LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2 Details

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.

View LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #3 Details

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. 
https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/cultural_practices.php?season=summer
https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/business_management.php?season=winter


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