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.
NYSBGA Events
Other Events
Wednesdays through July 9
Berry Office Hours
Virtual
Join berry specialists Anya Stansell and Heather Kase over Zoom to discuss berry production. Our office hours this year will be held every Wednesday morning from 8:00-8:30am. More information and Zoom link at tinyurl.com/47m7r235.
May 21 & 22
Respirator Fit Testing Clinics
Register early as these slots will fill up! Call 1-800-343-7527 or email fittest@bassett.org
May 21,12:30 PM-4 PM- Pine Island Fire House,684 County Route 1,Pine Island, 10969
May 22, 8 AM -12 PM- Pine Island Fire House,684 County Route 1,Pine Island, 10969
June 21
Boosting Local Food Economies: How to Support Your City or Town
Designed for DDAs, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Agencies, and other local leaders, but free to all who would like to attend, this webinar will cover:
- Why local food marketing support is a smart investment for your town’s economy
- Easy ways to help farms and food businesses get the word out
- Creative ideas for events, promotions, and partnerships - Real-life examples of
- How you can be a connector and champion for local food
July 9
Produce Local Supplier Summit
Edison, NJ
Wakefern Food Corp., the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market and Di Bruno Bros. banners, is seeking local farmers to join its network of suppliers and participate in a Produce Local Supplier Summit. The application process to join the summer summit and be considered as a Wakefern supplier kicks off on April 22, 2025 through the RangeMe platform, and farmers and growers who apply should be based in the Northeast.
July 15-16
NAFDMA Agritourism Farm Tour
Ontario, Canada
Learn from operators and innovators in the agritourism industry! Join us for two jam-packed tour days featuring 7 tour stops. You will explore a variety of business models with focus areas in the following categories: Food & Beverage, Pick-Your-Own, Agritainment, Retail, Hosting Events. More info and register here.
August 18-20
NAFDMA Agritourism Retreat
Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Join us for NAFDMA’s Agritourism Learning Retreat (ALR) a multi-day intensive that connects attendees with premier agritourism operations in North America. Stepping out of the classroom and onto the farm, the ALR offers immersive, hands-on education in best operational practices for farms and attractions. More info and register at agritourismlearningretreat.com.
October 8-10
The Blueberry Convention 2025
Seattle
The Blueberry Convention provides blueberry growers, marketers, suppliers and stakeholders with the information and products they need to succeed. The blueberry industry has never been more dynamic: high consumer demand, strong pricing and robust industry innovation. Learn more about the event at nabc.blueberry.org/events/the-blueberry-convention-2025.
On demand
Tackling Heat Stress in Fruit Production – Innovative Strategies for a Changing Climate
Rising temperatures pose a serious challenge to fruit production, impacting plant health, yield, and quality. This discussion will explore the science behind heat stress, its effects on fruit crops, and groundbreaking solutions to mitigate damage. Learn how strengthening plant cuticles can be a game-changer in protecting against extreme heat, ensuring resilience and productivity in an unpredictable climate. More info & register at https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1711254&tp_key=6ca8dd6e8a.
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.
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.