Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Twilight Meeting: Thursday, May 30 in Lockport

Join specialists Anya Osatuke, Janet Van Zoeren, Anna Wallis, and Robert Haddad for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management and food safety.

This series of monthly meetings will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings. Robert Haddad joins us to cover food safety for berry and fruit growers, from water testing to food packaging.

Meetings will now be held from 6:30PM – 8:30PM on the last Thursday of every month, from April through July. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures or descriptions of pests they are concerned about on their farm.

1.5 DEC credits will be offered in categories 1a, 10, and 22. Please arrive at 6:30PM to sign-in for DEC credits.

Thursday, May 30, 2024, 6:30PM – 8:30 PM

Coulter Farms

3871 N Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094

This event is free to attend, and no pre-registration is required. Pizza and refreshments provided by Valent. Questions? Please contact aco56@cornell.edu

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Lakeview Apple Orchards

2336 Barnes Rd., Penn Yan

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6018 State Route 3, Mexico, NY