Finger Lakes Grape Program
Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Ontario & Yates Counties
Cornell University
Cooperative Extension
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Finger Lakes Grape Program Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Ontario & Yates Counties |
Cornell University
Cooperative Extension |
2009 Calendar of Events
| November | |||
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Crop Insurance Meeting | 6:30 - 9:00 PM |
The New York State Horticultural Society and Crop Growers will be co-sponsoring a meeting to update growers on new provisions regarding crop insurance for vineyards. There are some important changes specific to grape policies that all growers should be aware as they are making their decisions regarding whether or not to purchase crop insurance for next year. The meeting will include a short presentation summarizing the changes, and then ample time for discussion and questions from growers. The meeting is open to all growers, regardless of who you purchase crop insurance from or if you have any at all. This is an informational meeting, so bring your questions. Please make your meeting reservation before 10/27 by calling the Geneva Farm Credit office at 1-800-929-7102. Indicate your dinner choice when making your reservation from the list below- |
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Recent Advances in Viticulture Research | Shisler Conference Center - OARDC Wooster, Ohio |
The OSU Viticulture program is pleased to announce the organization and hosting of a “Fall Viticulture Conference”. The conference theme will be on “recent advances in viticulture research” to be presented by an outstanding “Dream Team” of viticulturists from across the country, who happen to be in Ohio for a national business meeting (NE-1020). Speakers will include Dr. Nick Dokoozlian (E&J Gallo), Dr. Stan Howell (Michigan State, emeritus), Dr. Justine Vanden Heuvel (Cornell), Dr. Bruce Reisch (Cornell), Dr. Paolo Sabatini (Michigan State), and Dr. Dan Ward (Rutgers). Program and registration information can be found in the attached announcement. Early registration deadline is October 31. |
17-18 |
NYSERDA’s 9th Annual Innovations in Agriculture Conference | Hilton Garden Inn, Troy NY | Greater attention to green power production and rising prices in energy, fertilizer, and feed present challenges to New York State’s economic prosperity. The Innovations in Agriculture conference is designed to assist New York farms in integrating energy-efficient and sustainable production methods to profit from new opportunities arising from these challenges. This year’s conference will greatly expand the scope of energy as it relates to agriculture compared to previous years. Topics include: how future farms will adapt to climate change; agriculture’s role in the development of renewable fuels for heating & transportation; the spectrum of controlled environment agriculture: current research and best practices; energy efficiency opportunities for farms; the current status of the Anaerobic Digester program; and federal and state funding opportunities. For more information, please visit: http://www.nyserda.org/InnovationsInAgriculture/default.asp |
| December | |||
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Protecting Agricultural Lands in the Finger Lakes III: Tools and Options for Landowners and Communities | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Jordan Hall, NYS Ag Experiment Station Geneva NY |
Increasing demand for land by developers and individuals has led to high agricultural land values and pressure to sell, edging the Finger Lakes region closer to “suburbanization”. For example, much of the land along the lakes is prime lake-view property and highly desirable for home building. Yet, land on the slopes surrounding the Finger Lakes is uniquely and ideally suited for grape production. Competition for the limited amount of land suitable for grape production and lake-view development represents a challenge to the long-term viability of the wine industry in the Finger Lakes. |
| February | |||
| 16 - 20 | Viticulture Show | Rochester, NY | Details have not been released yet www.newyorkwines.org |
Pesticide Management Education Program
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