Expanding Your Horticultural or Produce Operation
- Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Expanding Your Horticultural or Produce Operation
April 11, 2025
12:30-4:00 light refreshments will be served.
Willing Town Hall -1431 State Route 19 S, Wellsville, NY 14895
Open to aspiring, beginner and experienced farmers. Free to attend. Pre-registration is not required, however appreciated to assist with planning. Please contact Lynn Bliven 716-244-0290 by April 9th.
12:30 Welcome, Announcements - Lynn Bliven, Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County
Blueberry Production - Anya Stansell, Small Fruits Extension Specialist Harvest New York.
- What do blueberry plants need to produce abundant fruit? A comparison of varieties and information on preparing a site and fertilizing plants.
High Tunnel Siting - Elizabeth Buck, Cornell Vegetable Program.
- Avoid common and costly mistakes by learning what makes the best place for a high tunnel and what you need to do before building one.
Raspberry, Blackberry, and Strawberry Production - Anya Stansell.
- We have more options than ever to extend our season with strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. A review of varieties and season extension techniques (high tunnels and row covers) for high quality fruit.
2:00 PM - Break
2:15 PM: Marketing Considerations - Robert Hadad, Regional Vegetable Specialist.
- What to consider when looking to start growing and marketing fresh produce. Figure out the marketing before you plant the first seed.
Why Do Soil Testing – Lynn Bliven.
- Soil testing provides baseline information to determine plant needs. We’ll discuss when pH testing may be adequate and when a full soil analysis is a better fit.
Make the Most of Your Soil - Katelyn Miller, SWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team.
- Understanding what your soil needs is the key to growing a successful crop. By interpreting your soil results and using manure effectively, you can give your crop the nutrients it needs to thrive.
3:30 PM - Interest in Farmers Market in Willing –
- Members of the Town of Willing Planning Board will lead discussion on developing a Farmers Market in the community.
Thank you to the Town of Willing Planning Board for sponsoring this program & other sponsors below:
- CCE Harvest NY
- Cornell Vegetable Program
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Southewest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
Contact
Lynn Bliven
716-244-0290
Location
Willing Town Hall
1431 State Route 19s
Wellsville, NY 14895
Last updated April 2, 2025