Anya Stansell

Anya Stansell

WNY Small Fruit Specialist

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Anya has a broad background in berry and small fruit production and works in close collaboration with the New York State Berry Growers Association and other fruit specialists to develop and implement programs and trouble-shoot issues with berries and small fruit on commercial farms. She earned her M.S. in Horticulture from Cornell University with Dr. Marvin Pritts, focusing on field management and site characteristics and their effects on strawberry quality issues and fruit yield on New York State berry farms. Anya earned her B.A. in Botany and Russian Studies from Miami University. 

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Upcoming Events

2024 Cornell High-Cannabinoid Hemp Cannabis sativa Field Day

Event Offers DEC Credits

September 13, 2024
8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Geneva, NY

Join us for a full day of learning and discussion, connecting and having fun! The Cornell Cannabis sativa L. (Hemp) Field Day features interactive workshops, demonstrations, and panel discussions on the latest industry advancements for New York growers and other stakeholders. Topics include:
  • economics and good manufacturing practices
  • controlled environment agriculture
  • soil health and composting
  • disease management and tissue culture
  • post-harvest, drying, and curing
  • USDA field updates
  • NYS Office of Cannabis Management fireside chat

Announcements

NYS Urban Growers Pest Management Needs Assessment

As part of a multi-year project exploring non-spray pest management options that are economically and environmentally sustainable for urban farms, we conducted a needs assessment with urban growers across New York State. The New York State Urban Growers Pest Management Needs Assessment presents findings on current pest management practices, challenges, and topics of future interest.