
Anya Stansell
WNY Small Fruit Specialistcell 607-752-2793
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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.
Upcoming Events
Intercropping with Mushrooms
October 14, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poughkeepsie, NY
Join us for an afternoon of hands-on learning at Pershing Community Farm, led by Urban Agriculture Specialist Yolanda Gonzalez.2025 Agroforestry Field Day Series -- Agroforestry Implementation and Management
October 23, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Highland, NY
Interested in incorporating agroforestry practices into your farm? Join us for a series of workshops co-hosted by CCE Ulster, Orange, and Harvest NY with Mastwood Farms, Black Creek Farm and Nursery and Scenic Hudson. On October 23, we'll return to Erik Schellenberg's farm, Black Creek Farm and Nursery, for a Fall tour of their agroforestry plantings. Erik will talk about harvesting and managing plantings while we see some seasonal crops and installations of different ages and types. There will be time for questions and discussion as we wrap up the series. covered.