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August 2013

Fruit Field Day

August 1, 2013
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Fruit Field Day
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.

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 8, 2013
3:30pm - 7:00pm
North East, PA

Grape Twilight Meeting & Erie Co. Horticultural Society's Annual Chicken BBQ
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.
  • 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

WINEMAKER'S ROUNDTABLE: Vinifera Reds
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

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th
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

LERGP Twilight Meeting and Thompson Ag Pig Roast
NO Pesticide Credits Available
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

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

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.

October 2013

No Events Scheduled at this Time


Upcoming Events

LERGP Pesticide Calibration Service

April 1, 2025
April 30 - May 1, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 30, 2025

Pesticide Calibration service to growers on a first come first serve basis.

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LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 7, 2025
Forestville, NY

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

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LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2025
Ripley, NY

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

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Announcements

May 28th Coffee Pot meeting reschedule to May 27

The coffee pot meeting for Wednesday, May 28th will be held on Tuesday, May 27th
Same time- same place- Paul Bencal Farm
2645 Albright Rd. 
Ransomville NY  14131


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