POSTPONED - Raspberries 101 Workshop

April 1, 2020


THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.

Have you ever wanted to grow raspberries, but didn't know where to start? This course, hosted by CCE Wyoming County, will help you get started, from selecting and preparing a planting site, to choosing varieties and planting them. You will also learn about trellis systemsand systems and how to prune and fertilize the plants through the seasons. This event will be taught by Esther Kibbe, Berry Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Harvest NY. Esther brings a wealth of berry background having worked for Driscoll's Inc as a plant breeder and global trainer for scientific staff, and a consultant for a number of farms in Western NY. 

Cost: $10 per farm. Register by calling Lisa at 585-786-2251 x126 or email Lisa. Or register online. Questions? Contact Don Gasiewicz at 585-786-2251 x113.

Urban Farming from the Ground Up

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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bronx, NY

Join CCE Harvest NY Specialist Karen Guzman to turn a community center into an urban farm! This is an open volunteer event.

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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Join us for a hands-on field day exploring integrated pest management and season extension tools for urban growing spaces and the opportunity to build community with local growers!

This event will focus on best practices for using row covers and rat mitigation. Check out our CCE demonstration trial using insect exclusion netting to manage swede midge, an invasive fly that causes damage to brassica crops. Explore how to identify rat activity, reduce attractants, and strengthen site management. Hear from local growers on how they manage pests with a focus on organic management and how they extend the season on their farms and gardens.