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High Tunnel Winter Greens Workshop (Zoom Webinar)

• Monday, January 9, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For more information and to REGISTER, go to: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistrati...

Winter greens production has greatly expanded in the Northeast with increased construction of high tunnels on farms and demand for year-round local food from consumers. In this workshop, we will address common pest and disease problems that arise with winter growing, how to reduce food safety risk in your leafy greens, and tips for marketing and packaging greens to increase sales in the winter months.

1.5 DEC credits in categories 1A, 10, and 23

Agenda:

8:45 - 9:00 am: Log on early to sign in for pesticide credits

9 am - 9:10: Welcome and introductions, Elisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program

9:10 - 9:40: Managing disease in high tunnel winter greens, Margaret McGrath, Cornell Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center

9:40 - 10:10: Biological control of aphids on winter greens in high tunnels, Carol Glenister, IPM Labs

10:10 - 10:15: Break

10:15 - 10:45: Food safety considerations for leafy greens, Elisabeth Hodgdon, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program

10:45 - 11:15: Wash pack efficiency and food safety at Wild Work Farm, Lissa Goldstein, Wild Work Farm

11:15 - 11:45: Marketing, packaging, and pricing winter greens, Lindsey Pashow, CCE Harvest New York

11:45 - Noon: Final remarks and pesticide credit sign out

If you have questions or require accommodations for this workshop, please contact Elisabeth Hodgdon at eh528@cornell.edu or (518) 650-5323.

Sponsored by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program

Fee

$20 per person

Location

This event is online

Last updated December 20, 2022