Anya Stansell

WNY Small Fruit Specialist

cell 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. 

Urban Tree Health: New Pest and Disease Challenges

July 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Trees in urban environments can face unexpected challenges, including new insects and diseases. Join Cornell Integrated Pest Management, in collaboration with Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Cornell Cooperative Extension, to learn how to recognize and manage some of the most pressing IPM challenges in urban forests. 

Medicinal Farm Plants Workshop

August 2, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Staten Island, NY

Join Snug Harbor for a hands-on workshop with Urban Garden Specialist, Karen Guzman, as we explore medicinal plants growing on the farm! You'll get to see, smell, taste and learn how to grow and use them safely at home. 

Rochester Soil Health Day

September 1, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rochester, NY

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY, New York State Soil Health, and Foodlink for interactive activities focused on soil health and an opportunity to get your garden soil screened for lead (reservation required).