2014 Empire State Producers Expo

January 20 - January 23, 2014


Formerly known as the Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, the Empire State Producers Expo includes a one-day Becker Forum (Jan. 20), a three-day trade show, and three days of concurrent educational sessions (Jan. 21-23). The educational sessions are organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators from across New York State. Attendees can expect information on tree fruits, berries, vegetables,  greenhouse floral production, business and marketing, and general interest topics relevant to the agricultural industry. The Expo offers both DEC and Certified Crop Advisor credits.

The Expo Trade Show includes over 160 companies representing a variety of products and services from equipment and inputs to software, packaging, bakery supplies and much more.

The full meeting agenda and information can be found on the NYS Vegetable Growers Association website.

You can register on-line at EXPO ON-line Registration.

DEC Credits for 2014 EXPO - Bring your DEC Applicator License with you
Tree Fruit and Berry Sessions
Date                     Session                                                       Credits
Jan 21 - AM          Tree Fruit IPM                                                   1.75
Jan 21 - PM          Precision Thinning - Part 1                                 1.25
Jan 22 - AM          Honeybees, CCD, and Wild Pollinators                 .75
Jan 22 - AM          Berry Session                                                     .25
Jan 22 - Mid-day   Berry Session                                                    .75
Jan 22 - Mid-day   Getting a fast start in SnapDragon/RubyFrost       .75
Jan 22 - PM          Day Neutral Strawberry Intensive                       1.25
Jan 23 - AM          Spotted Wing Drosophila                                   1.75
Jan 23 - Mid-day   Spotted Wing Drosophila                                   1.75