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December -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration


January -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.



February -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.



March -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.



April -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!


May -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!


June -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 8th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.

Tailgate Meeting July 22

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!


July -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 8th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.

Tailgate Meeting July 22

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 5th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 19th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!


August -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 8th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.

Tailgate Meeting July 22

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 5th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 19th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134. 


September -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 8th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.

Tailgate Meeting July 22

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 5th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 19th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134. 

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production

October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.


October -19814

In-Person Tailgate Meetings 2021

November 30, -0001

FLGP Tailgate Meeting #1

December 31, 1969

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 8th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.

Tailgate Meeting July 22

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 5th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 19th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134. 

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production

October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.


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Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Event Offers DEC Credits

April 30, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Penn Yan, NY

Tailgate Meeting April 30th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!



Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 14, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 14th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 28, 2013
5pm - 6:30pm
Naples, NY

Tailgate Meeting May 28th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 11, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY

Tailgate Meeting June 11th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 2, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hammondsport, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 2nd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 9, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 9th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Demonstration: Crop Estimation and Thinning in Concord

July 22, 2013
4:00 PM
Branchport, NY


The FLGP will be hosing a field demonstration focused on how to mechanically estimate Concord crops and to thin them down, if necessary.

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 23, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY

Tailgate Meeting July 23rd

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Field Meeting on Soils & Compaction

July 30, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Penn Yan, NY


This field meeting will focus on soil management.....

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 6, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Dundee, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 6th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Cultivar Region: An NE 1020 Variety Trial Tasting

August 15, 2013
8:30am - 5:00pm
Geneva, NY


Curious about new cultivars? Interested in the effects of terroir on varietal character? Then join us for a cross-regional tasting of varietal trial wines!

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Romulus, NY

Tailgate Meeting August 20th

Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

August 22 - August 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

New Grower/New Winery Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about key aspects of grape growing and winemaking for those interested in starting a new vineyard or winery business. Attendees will learn about the decisions that need to be made in preparation for planning or starting a new vineyard or winery, and also once production has begun. The workshops will include a tour of a vineyard and winery. 


Farm Brewery or Cidery Start-up Workshop

September 7, 2013
8:30am - 4:30pm
Waterloo, NY


For more information contact Derek Simmonds @ 315-539-9251

Brewing Science & Technology Workshop

September 20, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Geneva, NY


This short course includes information about barley and malt, hops, brewing water, adjuncts, brew house operations, brewing yeast and brewery fermentation, maturation, finishing and beer styles.

2014 Becker Forum: Building the Agricultural Workforce of the Future

January 20, 2014
East Syracuse, NY


Visit for NYSVGA website for  program and registration infomration

Winter Injury Field Meeting

February 13 - February 14, 2014
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Winter Injury Field Meeting

This meeting will focus on evaluating winter injury in vineyards, and how growers can adapt their pruning practices in response.

Pruning Workshop

February 14, 2014
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Geneva, NY


Pruning Workshop, Friday February 14, 2014
Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30 per person, class limited to 25 people.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring your own pruning sheers.

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

Event Offers DEC Credits

February 27 - March 1, 2014
All day event
Waterloo, NY

2014 B.E.V. NY Conference

We are happy to announce that Finger Lakes Grape Growers Conference and Trade Show has merged with Cornell annual NY Wine Industry Workshop to create a new event called B.E.V. NY, which will be held February 27, 28 and March 1, 2014 at the Waterloo Holiday Inn, on Route 414 just north of Routes 5 & 20 in Waterloo, NY.

Click here to go to the B.E.V. NY website for registration and program information.

Tailgate Meeting May 13th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 13, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Penn Yan, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 22, 2014
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Hector, NY

2014 Finger Lakes Grape Spring IPM Meeting

Our annual Finger Lakes Spring Grape IPM meeting will be held this year on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Standing Stone Vineyards, 9934 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841. Hosted by Tom and Martha Macinski.

Tailgate Meeting May 27th

Event Offers DEC Credits

May 27, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Rockstream, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

June 5, 2014
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Geneva, NY

Special Seminar: Lessons Learned from the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing

Please join us for a presentation by Matthew Hoffman, Grower Program Coordinator for the Lodi Winegrape Commission, about the Lodi grape industry's experience with their sustainability certification program, The Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. This program was the first sustainability certification program developed for grape growing in the United States, and has served as a model for a number of other programs that have developed since then, including the VineBalance program here in New York. Dr. Hoffman will talk about some of the pros and cons of creating a third party certification program like the Lodi Rules, and what kinds of impacts the program has had for the industry out there.

Tailgate Meeting June 10th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 10, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Interlaken, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting June 24th

Event Offers DEC Credits

June 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Naples, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting July 8th

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 8, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Prattsburg, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

July 10, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Vineyard Equipment Demonstration

The FLGP will be hosting a demonstration of a new type of mechanical leaf remover and a cultivator to remove weeds from under the trellis.

Tailgate Meeting July 22

Event Offers DEC Credits

July 22, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Ovid, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 5th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Branchport, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Tailgate Meeting August 19th

Event Offers DEC Credits

August 19, 2014
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hector, NY


Mike and Hans will bring some timely topics and information to discuss at the meeting, but there will also be time to talk about whatever else is on growers' minds. Hope to see you there!

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

September 8, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Penn Yan, NY

Pinot Noir and Burgundy: Still Made For Each Other?

Dr. Benjamin Bois (University of Burgundy) will be giving an informal presentation on Pinot noir production in the Burgundy region of France and how changes to the regional climate might impact that. There is no fee to attend, but we ask everyone to register ahead of time on our website or call our office at (315) 536-5134. 

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production

October 21, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Geneva, NY

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen: How soil, climate and vineyard management influence Cabernet Franc production

Dr. Kees van Leeuwen is a leading viticulture researcher in Bordeaux, and the viticulture consultant for Chateau Cheval Blanc in St. Emilion, one of the premier producers in Bordeaux, which uses a high percentage of Cabernet Franc in its wines. Dr. van Leeuwen has graciously agreed to share his extensive experience working with Cabernet Franc with our industry while he is visiting.



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