2012 Capital District Beefsteak Tomato Variety Trial
Chuck Bornt, Team Leader, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
March 20, 2013
In 2012 the CCE Capital District Vegetable and Small Fruit Program evaluated 16 different fresh market beefsteak tomato varieties for yield, overall fruit quality and other characteristics. Of these varieties, Primo Red, Red Deuce, Red Bounty, Volante, RFT 6153, Mt. Merit, Mt. Fresh and Scarlet Red showed promising yields and fruit quality. To view the entire report, please open the pdf files below.
2012 Capital District Fresh Market Beefsteak Tomato Variety Trial (pdf; 155KB)
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Indoor Mushroom Cultivation, Post-Harvest Handling, and Food Safety
June 6, 2024
Buffalo, NY
This workshop is intended for mushroom producers and those considering mushroom production. Hosted by CCE Wyoming County the workshop includes a tour and discussion of Flat#12 Mushroom production process, from substrate to sales, including their food safety plan creation, implementation, and the audit process. Alternative production methods will also be discussed.