Specialists

Nancy Glazier
Small Farms & Livestock Specialist
Areas of Interest: Grazing, Production, Management, and Marketing to Enhance the Viability of Family Farms

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

Jodi Letham
Field Crops & Soils Specialist
Areas of Interest: Agronomy, Forage Quality, Nutrient Management, Soil Health & Fertility, and Industrial Hemp.

Kaitlyn Lutz, VMD
Bilingual Dairy Management Specialist
Areas of Interest: Dairy, Dairy Management, Bilingual

Margaret Quaassdorff
Dairy Management Specialist
Areas of Interest: Dairy Production and Nutrition Management, Precision Dairy, Value-Added Dairy, Beef x Dairy

Mike Stanyard
Team Leader and Field Crops & IPM Specialist
Areas of Interest: Crop Production & Storage, Insect, Disease & Weed Management.
Upcoming Events
Science-Based Strategies for Equine Pasture Management in the Northeast Series
March 5, 2025 : Session One: Introduction & The Role of Pastures in Equine Health & Nutrition
March 19, 2025 : Session Two: Soil Health & Fertility Management & Forage Selection & Establishment
April 2, 2025 : Session Three: Grazing Management Strategies & Weed & Pest Management
April 16, 2025 : Session Four: Manure & Nutrient Cycling & Seasonal & Long-Term Pasture Maintenance
April 30, 2025 : Session Five: Real-World Applications & Expert Insights & Conclusion & Actionable Steps
Caledonia, NY
Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
May 31, 2025 : Small Ruminant Parasite Management and Husbandry
Warsaw, NY
Learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification.