As dramatic weather events increase, pest pressure intensifies, and local markets vitalize, New York berry growers are looking for ways to protect their crop and lengthen their season. Growers and educators are trialling techniques for growing berries under cover. Berry farmers across New York can attend one of three regional workshops offered by the New York State Berry Growers Association (NYSBGA) this winter to learn more about these innovations in berry growing. These day-long workshop will feature multiple short presentations, hands-on or interactive activities, and words from growers discussing the newest research in tunnels and exclusion netting.

The workshops are sponsored by the NYS Berry Growers Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with funding support from the NYS Legislature

Three opportunities to attend:

December 14, 2016: CLEREL (Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY, 14769 Register by December 7th Postponed to Feb. 28

January 17, 2017: Oncenter Convention Center Syracuse, NY at the Empire State Producers EXPO to attend this workshop, register at https://nysvga.org/expo/information/ 

February 28, 2017: CLEREL (Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab) 6592 West Main Road Portland, NY, 14769 Register by February 21.

March 7, 2017: Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Extension Education Center 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100 Riverhead, New York 11901-3071 Register by Feb 28th

Visit the New York Berry Growers Association website for more information.