COCHECTON, NY — A free educational Corn Plot Field Day for producers will be offered on Monday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The day includes lunch. The site and demonstration plot are located near Cochecton Mills on My Place Road.

Participants will earn 2.0 pesticide credits within Department of Environmental Conservation categories 1A, 10, 21, and 23. Area farmers can learn how to effectively manage crop fields, including corn plots, with lessons on pesticide use. Ken Wise, Cornell University Integrated Pest Management (IPM) professional, will cover corn rootworm IPM and new insects, pests and diseases of the field corn.

Pre-registration is encouraged by calling CCESC at 845/292-6180 or emailing ag community educator Michelle Lipari at mml249@cornell.edu. This free program is sponsored by CCESC, Cochecton Mills, Delaware Valley Farm & Garden and Penn State Cooperative Extension Wayne County.