UPCOMING EVENTS:
NYSDEC How to Get Certified Training Course and Exam Registration
Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Cost: $25.00 per attendee
This is a 2-hour course instructed by the NYSDEC in preparation for the pesticide applicator test that will be given at the same location the following week on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to check-in.
Attendees of this class will be able to register for the test during this course. They must bring a valid NYS ID card and a check made out to the NYSDEC for $100.00. A notary will be on-site for notarization of documents.
Pre-Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM
Paper Registration Form (PDF; 50KB)
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting Schedule
Enjoy a morning of educational conversation with fellow growers and the LERGP team. Have a cup of coffee and a donut and settle in for some discussion on current vineyard issues, successes, and relevant topics. NYSDEC and PDA points are available.
May 6, 2026 - Sprayer Calibration
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: CLEREL- 6592 W Main Rd, Portland, NY 14769
May 13, 2026 - NYSDEC Mock Inspection Meeting
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: CLEREL- 6592 W Main Rd, Portland, NY 14769
May 20, 2026 - Peter Smith, Niagara Landing
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 4472 Van Dusen Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
May 27, 2026 - Gary Youngs
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 8401 Gulf Rd, North East, PA 16428
June 3, 2026 - Betts’ Farm
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 7366 East Rte 20, Westfield, NY 14787
June 10, 2026 - Sprague Farm
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 12435 Versailles Rd, Irving, NY 14081
June 17, 2026 - No Coffee Pot Meeting
June 24, 2026 - LERGREC Field Day
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 622 N. Cemetery Rd, North East, PA 16428
July 1, 2026 - Kaczor Farm
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 10468 Lake Shore Rd, Irving, NY 14081
July 8, 2026 - Mason Farms
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 8603 West Lake Rd, Lake City, PA 16423
July 15, 2026 - Jim Baker, Chateau Niagara Winery
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 2466 West Creek Rd, Newfane, NY 14108
July 22, 2026 - Chess Farm
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
Location: 10289 West Main Rd, Ripley, NY 14775
Erie Horticultural Society Chicken BBQ
Date: July 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Gravel Pit Park, 10300 W. Main St., North East, PA 16428
