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
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Other Events
PSA Grower Training Course
September 12
Kingston, NY
This course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.
Best Management Practices for High Tunnel Nutrition and Soil Health
September 13
Poughkeepsie, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, partnering with NOFA-NY in a New York Farm Viability Institute funded project, have been working to identify long-term soil health and fertility best management practices, and will share what has been learned.
PrecisionAg Vision Conference
October 10–12
Phoenix, AZ
Take a deeper dive into what precision agriculture will look like two to three seasons out, without losing sight of the bigger picture. This event will build on the industry’s emerging interdependence to foster better collaboration.
Breaking New Ground in Crop Protection
October 12–13
Orlando, FL
Biocontrols USA EAST, designed specifically for the Eastern specialty crop grower, offers a unique, educational focus, with in-depth conference sessions, expert advice on new biological products, hands-on workshops, and grower tours.
Marketing Your Farm as a Great Place to Work &
What Is My Job? Hiring, Training and Evaluating Farm Employees Effectively
October 25
Essex, NY
These two workshops will cover improving communication with employees and addressing staff turnover, plus developing effective tools for training and evaluating employees, or moving employees into new positions.
Great Lakes Expo
December 5–7
Grand Rapids, MI
Details and registration available September 25.
New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference
December 12–14
Manchester, NH
The premier fruit and vegetable conference in the New England, with over 30 information sessions over 3 days, plus information sharing and networking, and more than 150 vendors.
Organic Grower Summit
December 13–14
Monterey, CA
Brings together organic growers, producers, and processors to Monterey for two days of education, information, and networking opportunities with their production supply chain and support service providers.