Megan Luke
PSU Viticulture and Tree Fruit Educatorcell 716-397-9674
email Megan
I am a Chautauqua County NY native; recently moved back to the area after 15 years in Northern California. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science and a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Integrated Pest Management and Agroecology. I've spent my career working in diverse perennial cropping systems in commercial settings and have knowledge of both conventional and organic practices. Focuses of my past research include pest and pathogen identification, mapping, and management; precision agriculture practices; improvement of monitoring and scouting practices; and determining economic thresholds for treatment.
I have had opportunities to work with commodity boards, growers, and the academic community to determine best strategies and topics in research to benefit local agricultural communities; I look forward to establishing these relationships here in the Lake Erie region. Additionally, my time as a part-time faculty member in the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico instilled a deep appreciation for the importance of educational programming, and I look forward to bringing relevant and timely content to my grower community.
Following in the footsteps of Andy Muza, I will be taking over the pest and disease scouting updates for the coming season and am excited to start spending some time outdoors. Along with updates about current conditions in our local vineyards, there will be short tutorials on using software, websites, apps, and technology to map and strategize seasonal management plans.
Upcoming Events
2026 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 8, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Training Course and Exam Registration
Portland, NY
NYSDEC training course in preparation to take the pesticide applicator exam
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration
May 6, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- Sprayer Calibration
Portland, NY
Come spend a few hours learning how to properly calibrate your sprayer and other considerations that should be taken into account for an effective spray season.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2 - NYSDEC Mock Inspection
May 13, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- NYSDEC Mock Inspection
Portland, NY
Do you wonder what a NYSDEC inspection might look like? They are going to come and show us.
Announcements
Updated Grants & Programs Available February 2026
Andrew Holden, LERGP, Penn State Business Management Educator, has updated this resource to show all grants and programs that are or will soon become available. Check out the handout here.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
LERGP POD CASTS
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell Cooperative ExtensionYour Trusted Source for Research-Based Knowledge
