The Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium will once again be presenting its Winter Fruit Meeting Series. Below you will find registration information for the 2025 series offerings.
This series is presented to you by the Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium which consists of: Ms. Elizabeth Garofalo, Extension Educator, University of Massachusetts Extension Fruit Program; Dr. Terence Bradshaw, Assistant Professor, University of Vermont; Mr. Jeremy Delisle, UNH Cooperative Extension, Merrimack County; Dr. Renae Moran, Professor of Pomology and Mr. Glen Koehler, Associate Scientist Maine Food and Agriculture Center, University of Maine; Mr. Evan Lentz Assistant Extension Educator - Fruit Production and IPM, University of Connecticut; Michael Basedow, Regional Tree Fruit Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program.
2025 Winter Seminar Series Has Concluded.
Sessions will be held (see specific dates below) from noon to 1:30. Pesticide credit(s) will be available for indicated sessions. Pre-registration is required. Please be advised, those seeking pesticide recertification credits must log in to the session individually so that we can show proof off attendance to the certifying agencies. When logging in, be sure your screen name matches the name on your license.
- Recording of February 12th's session with Brian Moyer, Penn State Extension in which he discussed "10 Common Marketing Mistakes". It is estimated that marketing activities can take up to 30% of your time. If that’s true, we want to make sure we are making the most of our marketing efforts, but there are several common mistakes that can hinder success. We’ll look at ways to avoid these common mistakes and how you can create a more effective and resilient direct-to-consumer marketing strategy for finding new customers and retaining your existing customers. No recertification credits offered.
- Recording of February 19th's session with Dr. Maria Gannett, UMass Extension Fruit and Vege Weed Specialist in which she discussed "Basic Orchard Weed ID and Management". This talk will focus on weed identification and management in perennial cropping systems, with special attention to apple production. We’ll explore strategies for identifying common and problematic weeds, including perennial and spreading species, and discuss how their life cycles and growth patterns influence management approaches. From assessing weed establishment to selecting and implementing effective tools, we’ll cover practical methods to tackle weed challenges in apple orchards. Pesticide credits applied for.
- Recording of February 26th's session with Dr. Anna Wallis, Senior Extension Associate, NYS Integrated Pest Management and Dr. Kerik Cox, Associate Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, Cornell AgriTech will dig into "Why Did My Scab Program Fail in 2024?". Pesticide credits applied for.
- Recording of March 5th's Dr. Srdjan Acimovic Assistant Professor, Tree Fruit and Specialty Crop Pathologist at Virginia Tech University. This presentation will cover the biology and environmental conditions that favor bitter rot on apples; the cultural, fungicidal, and other management options to reduce losses; and new areas of research to understand and minimize this important apple disease. Pesticide credits applied for.
- Recording of March 12th's Dr. Jason Londo, Associate Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, Cornell AgriTech and Dr. Renae Moran, Tree Fruit Specialist Professor of Pomology, University of Maine will discuss "Understanding Cold Hardiness Risks in Fruit Crops". No re-certification credits offered.
Please be sure to check out what the rest of the team is up to!