Contact Information
Contact Harvest New York

Sam Anderson
Urban Agriculture Specialist55 Hanson Place, Suite 350
Brooklyn, NY 11217
cell 781-366-5939
email Sam

Kristy Apostolides
Farm to School Coordinator, Lower Hudson Valleyphone 845-429-7085 x106
email Kristy

Cheryl Bilinski
Local Food Systems Specialist, Farm to School Leadphone 607-592-9507
email Cheryl

Amy Bly
Farm to School Coordinator, Long IslandCCE office
Long Island, NY
phone 631-827-1015
email Amy

Lizzy Cooper
Farm to School Coordinator, Central NYCentral NY
phone 315-630-0405
email Lizzy

Meghan Dohman
Farm to School Coordinator, North CountryCCE Essex County
cell 518-791-1888
email Meghan

Makela Elvy
Urban Garden Leadership Curriculum Specialistcell 347-804-5820
email Makela

Yolanda Gonzalez
Urban Agriculture Specialist55 Hanson Place, Suite 350
Brooklyn, NY 11217
cell 516-305-0358
email Yolanda

Karen Guzman
Urban Gardens Specialistcell 929-468-5179
email Karen

Mallory Hohl
Urban Gardens Specialistcell 716-880-0275
email Mallory

Kwesi Joseph
Urban Gardens Specialistcell 718-809-2781
email Kwesi

Kyle Karnuta
Urban Ag Curriculum Development Specialistcell 310-739-8735
email Kyle

Lori Koenick
Extension Support Specialistcell 585-469-5798
email Lori

Bridget O'Brien Wood
Buffalo Farm Shares Coordinatorcell 716-536-3887
email Bridget

Becky O'Connor
Farm to School Coordinator, WNY & Finger LakesCCE Erie County
cell 845-706-0293
email Becky

Kitty O'Neil
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialistcell 315-854-1218
email Kitty

Lindsey Pashow
Ag Business Development & Marketing SpecialistCCE Clinton County
6064 NY-22 #5
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
cell 518-569-3073
email Lindsey

Kate Preston
Farm to School Education Specialistemail Kate

Judson Reid
Extension Vegetable Specialist, Team LeaderCCE Yates County
417 Liberty Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
phone 315-536-5123
cell 585-313-8912
fax 315-536-5117
email Judson

Katie Sheehan-Lopez
Farm to School Coordinator, Upper Hudson Valleyphone 845-340-3990 x334
email Katie

Savanna Shelnutt
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialistcell 518-651-9617
email Savanna

Anya Stansell
WNY Small Fruit Specialistcell 607-752-2793
email Anya

Daniela Vergara
Emerging Crops SpecialistCornell AgriTech
Geneva, NY
cell 812-219-0172
email Daniela

Sara Jean (SJ) Whelan
Farm to School Coordinator, New York CityNYC Dept of Education office
Long Island City, NY
cell 929-895-2257
email Sara Jean (SJ)
Upcoming Events
Community Garden Leadership Program Information Session - June 4
June 4, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Community Garden Leadership Program is an online program that prepares individuals to enhance their leadership skills to strengthen community gardens throughout New York State. You will learn management best practices and operational skills. It is a year-long program requiring participants to meet as a cohort each month and connect with experienced professional, subject matter experts, and faculty to foster a supportive distance learning experience. To learn more about the program, we are offering virtual informational sessions in June!
Intercropping with Mushrooms
June 8, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bronx, NY
Join us for an afternoon of hands-on learning at Morning Glory! This free community workshop, led by Urban Agriculture Specialists Karen Guzman and Yolanda Gonzalez from Cornell Cooperative Extension, is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their garden harvest by interplanting with mushrooms. Learn how to maximize your garden space with small-scale techniques to increase productivity. You'll get guidance on growing three different types of mushrooms, from site selection to harvest. A food demo from a local chef will also explore the versatility of cooking with mushrooms! Community Garden Leadership Program Information Session - June 12
June 12, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Community Garden Leadership Program is an online program that prepares individuals to enhance their leadership skills to strengthen community gardens throughout New York State. You will learn management best practices and operational skills. It is a year-long program requiring participants to meet as a cohort each month and connect with experienced professional, subject matter experts, and faculty to foster a supportive distance learning experience. To learn more about the program, we are offering virtual informational sessions in June!
Announcements
Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Accepting Applications
Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens. CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge.The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Technical support and education for participating growers will be provided by the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2025 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.