Specialist Ag Teams Work in Wayne County

Wayne County farmers have access to more than 15 specialists (New for 2005!) who provide up to date research based information to growers through on farm visitis, educational workshops, demonstrations and field research.

To get the latest information from each of the agriculture teams please download an 2008 enrollment form. Just complete the form, enclose a check, and forward to the office.

Lake Ontario Fruit Program:

This team of four specialists seeks to foster the growth, development and profitability of the commercial fruit industry by encouraging the adoption of research –based Topics of research and education include, but are not limited, to: integrated pest management, business management and economics, cultural practices program, and the harvesting and marketing program. The team produces several communication pieces: Fruit Notes, is the general newsletter, Fruit Fax is a weekly fax for cultural and pest management concerns during the growing season and Harvest Fax provides weekly updates for fruit maturity reporting. Specialists are also available for on farm visits, educational workshops and other seminars.

NWNY Dairy, Livetock and Field Crops Team:

This team consist of six specialists who provide lifelong education to build the capacity of dairy, livestock and field crops producers so that they may accomplish desired outcomes. The seven specialists cover the areas of dairy production, field crop production, farm business management, small farm management and livestock production. The team offers on farm and group workshop education on water quality management, financial business analysis, and has several newsletters covering timely and local agriculture news. Field research projects help local farms determine the best new varieties of crops for local growing conditions, reduce odor emission, and increase use of on-farm composting.


Regional Vegetable Program - New and Expanded Cornell Vegetable Program:

We are excited about our expanded regional vegetable program covering eight counties across WNY. This five member team provides commercial vegetable growers weekly production updates, marketing information and research and practices for improving the profitability of vegetable growers. Main crops include dry beans, potatoes, onions, cabbage, vine crops and sweet corn but educational opportunities are available for other commodities. In addition, the team can also answer questions regarding greenhouse and organic vegetables. Check out their new website by clicking on the title above. We welcome your comments on this new and expanded team!