Events - month view
earlier monthsAugust 2014
Tailgate Meeting August 5th
August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, 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!
Tailgate Meeting August 19th
August 19, 2014
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!
Thompson Ag Pig Roast and Twilight Meeting
August 20, 2014
3:00-5:00pm
Silver Creek, NY
Come enjoy an evening of vineyard information and good food. The program is offered by LERGP, followed by the Thompson Ag Annual Pig Roast.
Please RSVP by calling Donna Merritt at 934-3808 between 8am and Noon.
Don't forget to bring a chair!
September 2014
Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?
September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY
Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134.
October 2014
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production
October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY
Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.
Upcoming Events
2026 LERGP Winter Grape Grower Conference
March 19, 2026 : 2026 LERGP Annual Winter Grape Grower Conference
Fredonia, NY
2026 Winter Grower Conference
2026 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 8, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Training Course and Exam Registration
Portland, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration
May 6, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- Sprayer Calibration
Portland, NY
Come spend a few hours learning how to properly calibrate your sprayer and other considerations that should be taken into account for an effective spray season.
Announcements
Updated Grants & Programs Available February 2026
Andrew Holden, LERGP, Penn State Business Management Educator, has updated this resource to show all grants and programs that are or will soon become available. Check out the handout here.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
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