Farm Transfer Meeting

CCE Seneca County in collaboration with the Lodi Agriculture Advisory Committee will host a meeting on Farm Estate Planning and Business Transfer for farm families and agribusiness employees who work with farm families throughout Seneca Countyt and the Finger Lakes region. Free and open to public. Registration appreciated.

When: January 31st, 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Where: Lodi Town Hall

Please click here for further details or call 315-539-9251 for more information or to register.

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CORE TRAINING FOR NYSDEC PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE

February 14 and 21, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm (lunch provided)
This training is to assist those people who are preparing to pass the Pesticide Core and Category for Certified Private or Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License.  There are no continuing education credits or are these classes a substitute for the 30-hour class.

Training materials should be ordered through CCE Seneca Co. by February 9th.  For more information and to register please click here.

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Farm Market Merchandising:
The Keys to Incredible Sales
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Jordan Hall, NYS Agricultural Experiment Station
630 West North Street, Geneva, NY  14456

If you are a farm market vendor, CSA farmer, or run a seasonal market at your farm, you can tap into better profits if you merchandise like the pros.  This workshop will give you insights about produce sales techniques and show you how to dress up and arrange your stand to increase sales without a lot of effort.  Extension marketing specialist Eric Barrett from Ohio State University will share his observations from a recent tour of Upstate New York farm markets.  He has developed a list of key strategies for farm market vendors as an independent witness to what local farmers are doing well - and poorly.  Eric Voigt, a professional produce merchandising consultant (think “major grocery chains”) will explain the best steps for building sales and making an impression that brings more loyalty from your customers. He will share tips based on consumer research on maximizing your display quality.  Both presenters will take questions and respond to your merchandising ideas.

Even in competitive, multi-farm markets where everyone is selling their best, you can have an edge if you make the most of merchandising.  This very special workshop is directed to experienced and new farmers throughout New York State who are trying to garner the best sales possible.

Fee: $25.00 per person includes lunch, handouts, and expert advice on farm market merchandising.

Pre-registration is required by February 20, 2012 by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 x427 or e-mail Nancy Anderson with your full contact information to nea8@cornell.edu

Support provided by the Genesee Valley Regional Marketing Authority

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Let's Garden! Day

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Where: Vince's Park Pavilion, Routes 318 and 5&20, Seneca Falls

Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners present a day of speakers, food and gardening information to help you prepare for your gardening projects this spring and beyond.

Topics include:

• Berries For The Home Garden
• Maximizing Space in Small Areas (raised beds, containers, vertical gardening, square foot gardening)
• Bird Friendly Gardening the Natural Way

For just $25.000 you can hear interesting speakers, enjoy a buffet lunch, beverages & refreshments at morning break, handouts, free seeds and door prizes.

For more information or to register, call us at 315-539-9251 or click here for a brochure.

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2012 CORNELL GUIDELINES AVAILABLE

The Cornell Pesticide Management Education Program (PMEP) has the 2012 editions of the following guidelines available: Field Crops, Vegetable Crops, Berry Crops, Tree Fruit, Herbaceous Perennials, Turfgrass, Grapes, Trees & Shrubs, and Greenhouse Floral Crops .  To order your copy, please contact our office at 315-539-9251.

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UPCOMING AG RELATED EVENTS:

January 24-26, Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo & Farmers’ Direct Marketing Conference, OnCenter, Syracuse, NY Seminars and fruits, vegetables, direct marketing, some sessions in Spanish.  CCA and DEC credits available.  For more information:  https://nysvga.org/expo/

January 25-26 Northeast Pasture Consortium Meeting, Latham, NY  Pasture nutrient management, pastureland conservation, Plant Diversity, IPM strategies, Organic Pasture Standards.  For more information:  http://grazingguide.net/2011/11/nepc-meeting-jan-25-26-2012-latham-ny/

January 26 NY Corn & Soybean Expo, Holiday Inn, Liverpool, Global Economics, Positioning Your Business, 12 Best Management Practices –presenters Dr. David Kohl and Dr. Danny Klinefelter  Cost:  $50-$60 members, $75-$85 non-members.  For more information click here.

January 27-28 Winter Green Up, Grass-Fed Grazing Conference, Latham, NY, Training animals to eat weeds, grass-fed sheep management, branding your farm products.  Cost $110+.  For more information:  http://www.ccealbany.com/Wintergreenupgrazingconf2012edited.pdf

February 7 (10:00–11:30 am) Marketing for Profit, Exploring Marketing Channels, What’s Out There, Free webinar to be held at CCE Seneca Co. Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Main St. Shop Centre, Waterloo.  Learn how to brand your market.  For more information, express need for accommodations, and to reserve your place, contact Bobbie Harrison at 315/539-9251 or email at rmh27@cornell.edu

February 9 Soybean and Small Grain Conference, Waterloo Holiday Inn, for more information:  http://www.nwnyteam.org/UpcomingEvents.htm

February 23-25 NYS Farm Show, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY Free if you secure tickets from area equipment dealers.  For more information:  http://farmprogress.com/new-york-farm-show-story-welcome-to-new-york-farm-show-2012-28-54236

March 7-8, Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Conference,  To learn more about the latest thinking and issues impacting the dairy industry.   For more information:  http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/prodairy/nedpa/index.html

March 28-29 GAPs Producer Training for food safety on the farm in conjunction with Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY.  To be held in the Syracuse, Finger Lakes area.  For more information, contact Bobbie Harrison at 315.539-9251 or email at rmh27@cornell.edu