Lake Ontario Fruit Winter Fruit Schools provide an opportunity for growers to connect with each other, Cornell University researchers and apple industry members that sponsor the event. 

This full-day event is offered at two locations, one east and one west of Rochester, and includes lunch. Spend the day with Cornell researchers and specialists presenting updates on projects and new technologies impacting fruit quality, precision crop load management, disease and pest concerns and controls. Enjoy networking with researchers, industry members, and venders during breaks and lunch. 

DEC credits will be available.  

Dates & Locations:

January 26, 2027 at CCE Niagara, 4487 Lake Ave, Lockport, NY 14094 

January 27, 2027 at Rootstock Cider & Spirits, 3274 Eddy Rd, Williamson, NY 14589

Stay tuned for more details.