Upcoming Events:
Master Gardener Training
The next Master Gardener training will start September 8th, 2010, and run each Wednesday evening 6:30 - 9:00 until December 8th. Class size is limited and priority is given to Niagara County residents. A one time fee of $250 covers classes and a Master Gardener Notebook. For more information about the Master Gardener Program and training contact John Farfaglia at jaf21@cornell.edu
FINGER LAKES ARTISAN CHEESE TRAIL OPEN HOUSE
May, 29th (10-5pm); July 10th (10-5pm); October 9th& 10th (10-5 pm) & Dec. 11th (10-4 pm). for a list of participing farms
http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/Events.aspx?id=1911
CORNELL SMALL GRAINS MANAGMENT FIELD DAYl
June 3 Cornell's Musgrave Research farm, Aurora, NY
Beef Workshop, Sponsored by Jr. NY Beef Producers, Niagara Co. Fairgrounds
June 5
Seed Growers Field Day
July 8: Foundation Seed Barn on Rt., 366 (Dryden Road) east of Cornell campus. Registration and refereshments start at 8:30 AM. Program: 9-Noon
July 14 - Weed Science Field Day
Thompson Research Farm, Freeville, NY
Morning program in Freeville, followed by NYSABA Summer BBQ, at the Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY at Noon. Afternoon program continues at the Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora. For further information please contact Larissa Smith at lls14@cornell.edu or call 607-255-2177.
July 22 - Aurora Farm Field Day
Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY
For further information please contact Larissa Smith at lls14@cornell.edu or call 607-255-2177.
July 22 - Pollinators & Pesticides Symposium
Alfred State College, SUNY College of Technology, 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred 10:00 - 11:30 am, 1:00 - 4:00pm (Lunch on your own)
July 29 - Cornell Fruit Field Day
The triennial event, hosted by the NY State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY, occurs in alternation with Western NY regional fruit tours. The program will include bus tours with educational stops to hear updates on cutting edge fruit research, a trade show, equipment demonstrations, and chicken barbecue lunch for attendees. Program information and registration materials will be forthcoming. Plan now to attend.
August 14 & 21 - Master Beekeeper Apprentice Level Course
August 14 – 9 am – 6 pm, Dyce Lab, Cornell University
August 21 – 9 am – 6 pm, Betterbee, Greenwich, NY
The Cornell University Master Beekeeper Program will conduct its one-day Apprentice Level Fall Workshop twice this year. This is a comprehensive course that picks up where the spring class left off. It covers summer, fall and winter management; honey removal, extraction and processing; and IPM for honey bee pests, parasites, pathogens and predators. New beekeepers and experienced beekeepers looking for a refresher course are encouraged to attend. Class runs from 9am-6pm and includes 2-hours of field work. Cost is $85. A workshop manual and refreshments are provided.
Classes limited to 24.
For registration materials visit http://www.masterbeekeeper.org/masterbeekeeper.htm.
July 14 - Weed Science Field Day
Thompson Research Farm, Freeville, NY
Morning program in Freeville, followed by NYSABA Summer BBQ, at the Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY at Noon. Afternoon program continues at the Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora. For further information please contact Larissa Smith at lls14@cornell.edu or call 607-255-2177.
July 22 - Aurora Farm Field Day
Musgrave Research Farm, Aurora, NY
For further information please contact Larissa Smith at lls14@cornell.edu or call 607-255-2177.
July 29 - Cornell Fruit Field Day
The triennial event, hosted by the NY State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY, occurs in alternation with Western NY regional fruit tours. The program will include bus tours with educational stops to hear updates on cutting edge fruit research, a trade show, equipment demonstrations, and chicken barbecue lunch for attendees. Program information and registration materials will be forthcoming. Plan now to attend.
August 14 & 21 - Master Beekeeper Apprentice Level Course
August 14 – 9 am – 6 pm, Dyce Lab, Cornell University
August 21 – 9 am – 6 pm, Betterbee, Greenwich, NY
The Cornell University Master Beekeeper Program will conduct its one-day Apprentice Level Fall Workshop twice this year. This is a comprehensive course that picks up where the spring class left off. It covers summer, fall and winter management; honey removal, extraction and processing; and IPM for honey bee pests, parasites, pathogens and predators. New beekeepers and experienced beekeepers looking for a refresher course are encouraged to attend. Class runs from 9am-6pm and includes 2-hours of field work. Cost is $85. A workshop manual and refreshments are provided.
Classes limited to 24.
For registration materials visit http://www.masterbeekeeper.org/masterbeekeeper.htm.