Current Priorities
- Maintain competitiveness and profitability of NY fruit farms in a global market.
- Evaluate new technology for potential increases in efficiency through applied research.
- Assist in the adoption and implementation of appropriate technologies.
- Reduce financial, legal, labor, environmental, and health risks.
- Improve production and delivery of high quality fruit to consumers.
Current Projects
Winter Fruit School Presentations
- Spring Insecticides by Shianne Lindsay
- WAA Management for 2026 by Dr. Monique Rivera
- Ambrosia Beetle Biology and Management by Dr. Monique Rivera
- Preparing for Restrictions on Mulit-Site Fungicides and 2025 UV-C Trials by Dr. Kerik Cox
- Opportunities for Improved Profitability Now and in the Future by Dr Terence Robinson
- Issues with Fruit Color Development and Mitigation Strategies by Dr. Lailiang Cheng
- Ways to Improve Color in your Fruit/Research Updates by Craig Kahlke
- GPS 101 by Dr. Yu Jiang
Recordings
2026
2025
- Positioning Your Orchard for Tech Adoption
- Additional resources are available through Future Orchards Library
- Fruitcast Interview with Mario Miranda Sazo