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earlier monthsDecember 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
January 2021
EnoCert 202: Tasting Room Sales Strategies
January 25, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Most consumers' first contact with the New York wine industry is in a tasting room, so understanding their interests, motivations, and educational needs is key to promoting the industry as a whole and increasing individual sales. In this course, participants will learn how to engage guests to create a fun and profitable tasting room experience.
More information can be found at https://cals.cornell.edu/enocert-202-certification-course-tasting-room-sales-strategies
EnoCert 101: Intro to Viticulture & Enology
January 26 - January 27, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This course will cover the basics of grape growing from the ground up. Through live interactive lectures, participants will understand how vineyard site, climate, and trellising systems impact grape production and quality. Participants will also expand their understanding of production steps for specific wine types. Upon completing this course, attendees will learn how different wine types (white, red, ros?, sparkling) are produced, and the key decisions that need to be made to influence wine style.
More information at https://cals.cornell.edu/enocert-101-certification-course-basic-viticulture-enology
February 2021
2021 Pesticide Training and Recertification Series
February 2 - February 23, 2021
7:00pm-9:30pm, Exam 6:00pm-10:00pm
Canandaigua, NY
2021 Research Reporting Session
February 11, 2021
10:00am-1:30pm
https://nywgf.zoom.us/j/7591657459
This grape research reporting session will focus on both viticulture and enology projects receiving total or partial funding from the New York Wine and Grape Foundation during 2020-2021 and new project proposals for 2021-2022.
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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