Your success is our success! We host a variety of educational workshops and Field Days to give berry growers like you the tools you need to protect and improve your crops, learn the latest in farming techniques, and market your business. We also keep you up-to-date on other industry events.

Other Events

Various dates in 2024

2024 Agritourism Webinar Series

Virtual

Join CCE Extension educators for a series of lunchtime webinars on agritourism topics! This series is free and meets on the second Tuesday of every month from noon-1:00 p.m. 

• 4/9 - Working with Your Local Tourism Office

• 5/14 - Overview of Agritourism Business Plan in AgPlan

• 6/11 - How To's: Livestock Operations (not a petting zoo)

• 7/9 - Urban Agritourism

• 8/13 - TBD

• 9/10 - Handling Difficult Customers

• 10/8 - Creating Value-Added Items/Experiences

• 11/12 - Implementing Outdoor Recreation on the Farm

• 12/10 - Agritourism Accessibility

Webinar series made possible from USDA NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program. Register here.

July 7-12

24th International Farm Management Association Congress

Saskatoon, Canada

IFMA24 is less than a year away. In July 2024, we will gather in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to connect, network, and discuss all things farm management and agriculture. The province of Saskatchewan has strong agricultural roots, industries, and research. Congress attendees will learn about the resilience and innovative solutions of our province's agricultural past and present. Register here.

On demand

NAFDMA Virtual Agritourism Workshop

Helene’s Hilltop Orchard transitioned a family dairy farm into an orchard in 1979 and added a bakery in 1992. As the apples grew, so did their business. Today, the orchard is owned by Mark and Olivia Telschow. Olivia shares her knowledge of the bakery as she learned it working hands-on in the kitchen, adding the commercial bakery operation to their agritourism farm. Everything from production tips to equipment to operational checklists will be shared. Register here.

On demand

Employee Engagement Virtual Workshop

Regardless of size or seasonality, every agritourism business seeks to create a culture that attracts, nurtures, and keeps employees engaged in their operation from year to year. This Virtual Workshop highlights three farms that illustrate a level of successful employee culture that we can all take lessons from to emulate in our own operations. More info & register here.

Mondays, throughout the season

Tree Fruit Pest Management discussions

Hudson Valley Research Laboratory entomologist Peter Jentsch, friends, and guests invite you to join in discussions on Tree Fruit Pest Management from 6:00-7:00 a.m. each Monday morning through the season via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will open at 5:45 a.m. for you to link into the meeting and get your coffee. More information at https://tinyurl.com/2vebwmnu.

On demand

Pruning & Training of Berries, Kiwifruit, and Grapes

Webinar series

Join Bernadine Strik, professor of horticulture at Oregon State University, for this multicourse, on-demand series. Designed to provide all the information you need to prune and train berry crops, the series includes 4 to 8 self-paced narrated lectures totaling up to 2.5 hours on table grapes, kiwifruit, and berries—including raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Register for just one module or get a discount on the series.

On demand

Rural Resilience: Farm Stress Training

Webinar series
In this free, self-paced, online course, you’ll learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, ways to effectively communicate with people under stress, and how to reduce stigma related to mental health concerns. The course, created by Extension professionals at Michigan State University, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, Montana State University, and South Dakota State University, better equips farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in time of need. Register here.