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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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.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #3
May 20, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #3
Lockport, NY
Back to our regular coffee pot meetings at grower locations- bring a chair, some good questions and a smile.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #4
May 27, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #4
North East, PA
Back to our regular coffee pot meetings at grower locations- bring a chair, some good questions and a smile.
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