Contact Us
Contact Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture

Chuck Bornt
Team Leader, Extension Vegetable SpecialistCCE Rensselaer County
99 Troy Road
Suite 203
East Greenbush, NY 12061
phone 518-272-4210 x125
cell 518-859-6213
fax 518-272-1648
email Chuck

Elizabeth Higgins
Team Leader, Business Management SpecialistHudson Valley Lab
3357 US Hwy 9W
Highland, NY 12528
phone 845.691.7151
cell 518.949.3722
email Elizabeth

Mike Basedow
Tree Fruit SpecialistCCE Clinton County
6064 NY-22
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
phone 518-561-7450
cell 518-410-6823
email Mike

Dan Donahue
Tree Fruit SpecialistCCE ENYCHP
3357 Route 9W
Highland, NY 12528
phone 845-691-7117
cell 518-322-7812
email Dan

Ethan Grundberg
Vegetable SpecialistCCE Orange County
18 Seward Ave, Suite 300
Middletown, NY 10940
phone 845-344-1234
cell 617-455-1893
email Ethan

Elisabeth Hodgdon
Vegetable SpecialistCCE Clinton County
6064 NY-22
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
phone 518-561-7450
cell 518-650-5323
email Elisabeth

Heather Kase
Berry SpecialistHudson Valley Research Lab
3357 Route 9W
Highland, NY 12528
cell 518-925-3089
email Heather
Jennifer Stanton
Program AssistantCCE Clinton County
6064 NY-22
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
phone 518-561-7450
email Jennifer

Teresa Rusinek
Vegetable SpecialistHudson Valley Laboratory
3357 Route 9W
Highland, NY 12528
phone 845-691-7117
cell 845-389-3562
email Teresa

Jeremy Schuster
Viticulture SpecialistHudson Valley Lab
3357 US Highway 9W
Highland, NY 12528
cell 845-372-4780
email Jeremy

Crystal Stewart-Courtens
Extension Vegetable Specialist134 Miller Road
Johnstown, NY 12095
cell 518-775-0018
email Crystal

Maire Ullrich
Vegetable SpecialistCCE Orange County
18 Seward Avenue
Suite 300
Middletown, NY 10940
phone 845-344-1234
cell 845-742-4342
fax 845-343-7471
email Maire

Sarah Elone
Program AssistantCCE ENYCHP
Hudson Valley Lab
3357 US Hwy 9W
Highland, NY 12528
email Sarah
Marcie Vohnoutka
Communications CoordinatorRensselaer County
99 Troy Road
Suite 203
East Greenbush, NY 12061
phone 518-272-4210
email Marcie

Upcoming Events
How to Diversify or Scale Up with Confidence for Profitability - Inspired by Annie's Project
February 4, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026
Do you have an idea for a new enterprise to add value to your farm? Maybe you're considering scaling up for a potential market opportunity but just aren't sure if it's a good fit for your business. Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany County, Broome County, Madison County, Onondaga County, Niagara County, Tioga County, the Niagara Small Business Development Center, and the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Team for a hybrid series on Wednesdays in February, starting on February 4th that will answer these questions and more. Annie's Project seeks to empower farm women through education, networks and resources. We welcome, and encourage, learning and sharing amongst farm women as we help you grow as decision-makers and leaders on your farm.
2026 Eastern New York Fruit and Vegetable Conference
February 25 - February 26, 2026 : 2026 Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference: February 25-26, 2026
Albany, NY
Join us for our Annual Eastern NY Fruit and Vegetable Conference with two days filled with informative sessions on Tree Fruit, Vegetables, Small Fruit, Grapes, Greenhouse and a special Food Safety Wash and Pack session! While there you can also visit with more than 50 exhibiotrs!
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
February 25, 2026 : Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
Live Webinars February 25-March 25, 2026
Five sessions, Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm
