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Daniel Sprague Jr.

Daniel Sprague Jr.

Field Coordinator

CLEREL
6592 West Main Rd
Portland, NY 14769

phone 716-792-2800


Daniel Sprague Jr.Dan will be responsible for creating and maintaining a research project management system for all current projects; to take a lead role in directing and performing general vineyard, farm and laboratory activities to complete team research objectives; to oversee building maintenance; and to assist with pesticide reporting all while maintaining a safe workplace for staff and visitors as well as protecting the natural environment.<br>Dan is a fourth generation grape grower, and as such, comes to this position with a vast amount of experience. He comes from Perrysburg, NY where he grew up working on a dairy and grape farm. He currently resides in Perrysburg with his wife and family and is the sole proprietor of Dan Sprague Jr. Farms, which consists of 45 acres of Welch contracted Concord grapes. &nbsp;<br>

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2026 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course

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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

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LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration

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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.

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LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2 - NYSDEC Mock Inspection

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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.

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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.



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