Cornell Specialty Teams Info Session

Each year, many Cornell Cooperative Extension offices conduct an Agriculture Enrollment to connect local farmers with regional Specialty Team Programs. The enrollment grants farmers access to expert guidance from Cornell Specialist Teams, offering a wide range of services throughout the growing and off-season. The specialists, trained in livestock, dairy, field crops, vegetable, and grape production, provide valuable insights on soil health, pest and disease management, crop planning, market trends, and more. In Monroe County, enrolled farmers can take advantage of these high-quality services for an annual fee of $65.

To help growers better understand the benefits of these programs, CCE Monroe and CCE Ontario County are hosting a Cornell Specialty Teams Information Session on Tuesday, February 25, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. The webinar is free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register at https://forms.gle/LNj37svnWzc6V3n69.

Four team leaders will present on available farmer support and its impact:
•Mike Stanyard, Team Leader, Senior Extension Associate, NWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field
Crops Team
•Julie Kickert, Team Leader, Extension Vegetable Specialist, Cornell Vegetable Program Team
•Craig Kahlke, Team Leader, Fruit Quality Management, Lake Ontario Fruit Team
•Hans Walter Peterson, Team Leader, Senior Extension Associate, Viticulture & Enology

Re-enrolling and new farmers are encouraged to attend. Re-enrollees can revise their past enrollments and see if there are more or other services they’d like to add to their operation. New farmers can explore their options and consider enrolling to help strengthen their farm’s performance.

For more information, visit https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/02/25/cornell-specialty-teams-info-session. Those with questions may contact Jarmila Haseler, Ag and Food System Educator, CCE Monroe, at jh954@cornell.edu.

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