Events - month view
earlier monthsJuly 2013
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
This field meeting will focus on soil management.....
August 2013
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.
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.
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
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.
September 2013
Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop
September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY
For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251
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.
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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