Kwesi Joseph

Kwesi Joseph

Urban Gardens Specialist

cell 718-809-2781


Areas of Interest
NYC urban gardening, cover crops, compost management, IPM

Kwesi is the Urban Gardens Specialist in the metro NYC area. He is experienced in vegetable production, IPM and compost production, and has been the Compost Manager at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden in Brooklyn. He also has been engaged in educational programs at the gardens and is a STEAM educator.

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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.