Webinar Schedule and Participants' Guide

Webinar Dates

Live instruction for 2024 has concluded. You are welcome to complete this course on a self-paced schedule and join our next live session in Winter 2025.​​ All webinars are recorded and posted here in your online classroom to watch anytime. Once enrolled in this course, you will retain access to all materials indefinitely and may return to participate in future live offerings of the course as well. Please join us!

Weekly Topics

Week 1: Integrated Pest Management

This week we will discuss the importance of insect pest identification and tools for sustainable management of common vegetable insect pests.

Week 2: Soil Fertility Management

This week we will discuss how to use soil tests and the vegetable guidelines to tailor your fertility program.

** Week 3: Weed Control Options - Note: this live session will be held in the morning, from 9-10:30am to accommodate our speakers.

This week we will discuss weed management options including cultivation, mulching and flaming.

Week 4: Common Vegetable Diseases

This week we will discuss the common vegetable diseases in New York and their management.

 Week 5: Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling

This week we will discuss the importance of harvest and post-harvest BMP's (best management practices) in vegetables. 

Week 6: Wrap Up and Final Questions

How to Join Zoom

Review the document below for more detailed instructions on how to use the webinar technology.