People gathering by a gravel path lined with hydrangeas at a rustic farm event venue.

2026 Central New York Summer Cut Flower Conference

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn from local growers and Cornell experts during the 2026 Central New York Summer Cut Flower Conference.

Topics include wholesale marketing, perennial crops, event planning, agritourism and more.

This event is designed to provide new and experienced cut flower growers with useful information and a time to learn from each other as well as the speakers and organizers.

Tuesday, July 28: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost: $60—includes lunch on July 28 and coffee both days.
If registration fee is cost-prohibitive, please contact Elizabeth (Betsy) Lamb at eml38@cornell.edu.

Location: The Orchards at Rocking Horse Farm, 3760 Apulia Rd, Jamesville, NY 13078.

Room blocks for July 28 and 29, 2026 are available at:

Lincklaen House for $65/night (reserve before June 27)
Cazenovia Hampton Inn for $134-$154/night

Mention "Cornell Cut Flower Conference" while booking to reserve a room at discounted pricing. Blocks are limited, so reserve your room as soon as possible.