The NWNY Team Specialists work together with Cornell faculty and extension educators statewide to address the issues that impact the dairy, livestock and field crops industry. Our Specialists have varying areas of expertise but work as a team to provide educational programs and information to commercial producers and agri-business professionals in our regions.

Mike Stanyard

Team Leader, Field Crops

Areas of Interest: Crop Production & Storage, Insect, Disease & Weed Management.

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Jodi Letham

Field Crops

Areas of Interest: Forage Management, Nutrient Management and Soil Health & Fertitity

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Jerry Bertoldo

Dairy

Areas of Interest: Calf Care, Forage Management, Dairy Skills Training Programs and Animal Health

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Libby Eiholzer

Bilingual Dairy

Areas of Interest: Employee Management, On-farm Training and Meeting Facilitation, Document Translation

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John Hanchar

Farm Business Management

Areas of Interest: Economic Analysis, Farm Financial Management Education, Family Business Transition

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Joan Sinclair Petzen

Farm Business Management

Areas of Interest: Financial Analysis, Taxes, Business Succession Planning, Managing & Motivating Employees

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Nancy Glazier

Small Farms

Areas of Interest: Grazing, Production, Management, and Marketing to Enhance the Viability of Family Farms

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Soil Health Workshop with Cover Crop Interseeder & Herbicide Demonstration

August 22, 2017
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Albion, NY

In the afternoon we will have a field demonstration of a test plot with 8 drilled interseedings of cover crops in field corn combined with a test of 4 different pre-emerge herbicides, in addition to Wendy Taheri demonstrating soil health features from a soil pit. 

CCE Adirondack Railroad Excursion (Extension Employees & Family ONLY)

August 26, 2017
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Utica, NY

Back by popular demand the Adirondack Summer Excursion will roll again on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, The New York State Association of County Agricultural Agents (NYSACAA) is once again hosting this summer adventure. This event is open to all county, regional and campus CCE employees and their families. You do not have to be a member of NYSACAA to attend.

Last year's trip reviews were very positive. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a day full of great scenery, comradery and networking with other CCE folks from around the state. 

Summer Dairy Research Update: Heifer Reproduction & Hypocalcemia

September 6, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Batavia, NY

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Latest Dairy Market Watch

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