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IPM Workshop for Cut Flower Growers

• Thursday, August 14, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

In today’s environment, pest pressure on cut flower crops is increasing—and so is the need for smarter, more sustainable pest control strategies. Join us for a field-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop, designed specifically for cut flower growers in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Hosted at Stars of the Meadow, a working flower farm using organic, no-till practices, this workshop will offer practical, research-based solutions to managing pests while protecting the health of your crops, your soil, and your local ecosystem.

Integrated Pest Management is not just about fighting pests—it's about making informed decisions that balance crop protection, environmental stewardship, and long-term farm viability. This workshop is an opportunity to take your pest management practices to the next level—by learning directly from experts and seeing successful strategies in action.

Workshop Highlights

-IPM for Ornamentals
Begin the evening with a targeted presentation from Dr. Elizabeth Lamb, Senior Extension Associate and Ornamentals IPM Coordinator with Cornell NYS IPM. Drawing on years of fieldwork and research, Dr. Lamb will share effective pest management approaches for cut flowers—tailored to small and diversified operations.

-On-Farm Tour & Grower Practices
Tour Stars of the Meadow with grower Marybeth Wehrung, who will walk attendees through her organic, no-till farm, and discuss how she manages floral crops without the use of machinery or synthetic chemicals.

-Open Q&A with Dr. Lamb
Bring your specific pest questions to an interactive session where Dr. Lamb will offer recommendations and help growers troubleshoot their unique challenges.

About the Speakers

Dr. Elizabeth Lamb is a Senior Extension Associate and Ornamentals IPM Coordinator with the Cornell Integrated Pest Management (Cornell IPM) Program. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As a specialist in ornamental crops, Dr. Lamb works closely with growers to develop pest management strategies -emphasizing sustainable, effective, and economical approaches.

Marybeth Wehrung is a cut flower grower and the owner of Stars of the Meadow farm, where she cultivates blooms using organic, no-till methods and no machinery. Her mission is to produce high-quality floral material while supporting the development of a resilient, regional floral supply.

Fee

$12

Register

https://www.cceevents.org/e/ipm-workshop-for-cut-flower-growers

Location

Stars of the Meadow
28-287 Tongore Rd
Eddyville, NY 12401

Last updated June 10, 2025