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earlier monthsOctober 2021
Fall Strawberry Workshop
October 20, 2021
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fillmore, NY
Deb Wagoner of Wagoner Bees and Produce will lead a discussion of weed control techniques including types of plastic mulch and how they are used to prevent weed infestation in strawberry systems. She will share her experience with irrigation scheduling and a labeling system used for cultivar tracking. She'll also share information about her strawberry harvester with a description of item cost and functionality.
Attendees will also hear from Integrated Weed Management Specialist, Bryan Brown, and WNY Berry Specialist, Anya Osatuke, as they review late-fall pests, fertility management, and seasonal factors determining when to apply a winter mulch to a strawberry planting.
1.0 DEC credit in categories 10, 1a, 21, 22, and 23 will be offered.
Attendees will also hear from Integrated Weed Management Specialist, Bryan Brown, and WNY Berry Specialist, Anya Osatuke, as they review late-fall pests, fertility management, and seasonal factors determining when to apply a winter mulch to a strawberry planting.
1.0 DEC credit in categories 10, 1a, 21, 22, and 23 will be offered.
November 2021
Conservation Biocontrol on Urban Farms in NYC
November 1, 2021
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for an overview of our 3-year project with NYS IPM to help urban NYC growers improve their pest management.
December 2021
No Events Scheduled at this Time
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