2024 Finger Lakes Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting
Event Details
Date
January 4, 2024
Time
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Finger Lakes Produce Auction
3691 NY-14A
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Cost
FREE!
Host
Cornell Vegetable ProgramJudson Reid
585-313-8912
email Judson Reid
This annual meeting will present information on insect and disease management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables, primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. Of special note, there will be a grower panel from Buffalo Valley Produce Auction. Other topics include garlic and strawberry pest management. A general session will include updates from the Food Safety Modernization Act. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program along with CCE staff will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learnings.
DEC recertification credits offered:
- 2.0 credits in categories 10, 1a, 24
- 1.5 credits in category 23
- 0.75 credits in category 22
Bring your questions! Lunch on-site. For more information on this FREE event, contact Judson Reid.
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