This year's conference will have sessions devoted to tree fruit, vegetables, grapes, small fruit, agritourism, and cut flowers. Topics Topics include winter protection for strawberries, soil-borne disease management, SWD and other pests, fungicides, and updates on spraying. There will also be a trade show both days, so you can see the newest products from your favorite vendors.
Wednesday, February 21
Small fruit session 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tree fruit session 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Grape session, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Agritourism session, 1:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 22
Tree fruit sessions, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Vegetable sessions, 9:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
Cut flower session, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Agritourism session, 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Register for the conference here.
More details:
DEC pesticide recertification credits will be available for multiple sessions. Attendance throughout the entire session is required for DEC credits.
Trade show vendors will be set up in the Fort Orange Courtyard and the King Street Courtyard. Over 20 exhibitors will be present to visit with growers from 8:00am until 5:30pm on February 21 and 8:00am until 2:00pm on February 22.
Lunch. A hot buffet lunch will be available in the Fort Orange Ballroom. Lunch is included with your conference registration.
Lodging. Individual guests may call the hotel directly to book rooms at the discounted rate using the local number provided below. Reservations must be received no later than Monday February 12, 2024, to get the discounted rate. When requesting a room, guests may refer to the Group Code: FRU. Call 518-869- 8100 directly to make your reservation.
Additional hotels in the area include:
The Hilton Garden Inn, 800 Albany Shaker Rd. | 518-464-6666
Red Roof Inn, 188 Wolf Rd. | 518-459-1971
Best Western Albany Airport Inn, 200 Wolf Rd. | 518-458-1000