Specialists
The staff of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is committed to providing grape growers in the Lake Erie Region and beyond with cutting edge, research-based information to help them improve the productivity and sustainability of their vineyards and the quality of the fruit that they produce. We work with researchers and extension staff from Cornell and other institutions to create informative extension materials and programs that help to keep grape growing a viable and profitable industry that enhances the communities of the Lake Erie Region of Western New York.
Terry Bates
Director, Cornell Lake Erie Research & Extension
Areas of Interest: Viticulture Research in the Lake Erie Grape Production Region
Andrew Holden
LERGP Business Management Educator
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Jennifer Russo
Team Leader, Viticulturalist
Areas of Interest: Viticulture
Megan Luke
PSU Viticulture and Tree Fruit Educator
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Kim Knappenberger
Extension Specialist
view details about KimUpcoming Events
LERGP Pesticide Calibration Service
April 1, 2025
April 30 - May 1, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 30, 2025
Pesticide Calibration service to growers on a first come first serve basis.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 7, 2025
Forestville, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
May 14, 2025
Ripley, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
Announcements
May 28th Coffee Pot meeting reschedule to May 27
The coffee pot meeting for Wednesday, May 28th will be held on Tuesday, May 27thSame time- same place- Paul Bencal Farm
2645 Albright Rd.
Ransomville NY 14131
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