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Expanding Your Horticultural or Produce Operation

• Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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 by April 9th.

Agenda:
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.

Location

Willing Town Hall
1431 State Route 19
Wellsville, NY 14895

Last updated March 31, 2025