2024 Eastern New York Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Event Details
Date
February 21 - February 22, 2024
Location
The Crown Plaza Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
Cost
CCE ENYCHP Member February 21st one day Pre-registration : $90.00
(addl attendee $80.00 ea.)
CCE ENYCHP Memeber February 22nd one day Pre-registration : $90.00
(addl attendee $80.00 ea.)
CCE ENYCHP Member 2-Day Pre-registration : $150.00
(addl attendee $140.00 ea.)
Non-Member February 21st 1-day Pre-registration : $130.00
(addl attendee $120.00 ea.)
Non-Member February 22nd 1-day Pre-registration : $130.00
(addl attendee $120.00 ea.)
Non-Member 2-day Pre-registration : $190.00
(addl attendee $180.00 ea.)
Host
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
We are back in person with two full days of informative sessions and 12 DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits Available!
Program Overview & DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits:
Wednesday, February 21, 2024:
- Tree Fruit Session 1, King Street Ballroom, 9:00am - 11:35am 2.0 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
- Tree Fruit Session 2, King Street Ballroom, 1:00pm - 3:50pm 0.75 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
- Small Fruit Session, Shaker Room, 9:00am - 12:00pm - 2.75 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
- Agritourism Session 1, Town Hall, 1:15pm - 3:30pm - No Credits
- Grape Session, Town Hall, 8:50am - 11:45am - 1.0 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
Thursday, February 22, 2024
- Tree Fruit Session 3, King Street Ballrooms 2 & 4, 9:00am - 11:35am - 0.75 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 22
- Cut Flowers, King Street Ballrooms 6 & 8, 8:50am - 12:00pm - 1.0 Credits in Categories 10, 1a, 24 and 25
- Vegetable Session 1, Town Hall, 9:05am - 11:15am - 1.50 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 23
- Vegetable Session 2, Town Hall, 1:15pm - 3:40pm - 1.25 Credits in Categories 10, 1a and 23
- Agritourism Session 2, King Street Ballrooms 2&4, 1:15pm - 3:30pm - no credits
When registering, please be sure to choose the correct cost option depending on your membership status with Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture and whether you will be attending one day or two.
Registration Rates: Pre-registration Extended to February 16, 2024 and is strongly encouraged and a great value.
CCE ENYCHP Member: Single day: $90 Two days: $150
Non ENYCHP Member: Single day: $130 Two days: $190
Additional Registrations from the same farm will save $10 per registration.
Walk-In Rates: (After February 14th including day of programs):
Single day: $140 Two days: $230
All registrants receive a delicious hot lunch buffet, beverages and dessert!
Lodging: Group Rate of $149.00/night per room at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
Hotel Reservations: Individual guests may call the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel directly to book rooms at the discounted rate using the local number provided below. Reservations must be received no later than February 12, 2024, to get the discounted rate. When requesting a room, guests may refer to the Group Code: FRU. Call 518-869-8100 directly to make your reservation.
2024 Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference Program (PDF; 7537KB)
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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