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
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NO COFFEE POT MEETING

July 9, 2025 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

July 16, 2025
Portland, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

July 23, 2025
Burt, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
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