Specialists
Sam Anderson
Urban Agriculture Specialist
Areas of Interest: urban agriculture, IPM, soil management
Kristy Apostolides
Farm to School Coordinator, Lower Hudson Valley
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Cheryl Bilinski
Local Food Systems Specialist, Farm to School Lead
Areas of Interest: farm to institution, supply chain development, farm-based beverages
Amy Bly
Farm to School Coordinator, Long Island
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Lizzy Cooper
Farm to School Coordinator, Central NY
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Meghan Dohman
Farm to School Coordinator, North Country
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Makela Elvy
Urban Garden Leadership Curriculum Specialist
Areas of Interest: NYC community garden leadership, soil health, and composting
Vicki Giarratano
Assistant Director for Food Systems
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Yolanda Gonzalez
Urban Agriculture Specialist
Areas of Interest: urban agriculture, marketing, mushroom production
Karen Guzman
Urban Gardens Specialist
Areas of Interest: community gardens, IPM, native plants, sustainable growing methods
Mallory Hohl
Urban Gardens Specialist
Areas of Interest: nutrition, farm to school initiatives, youth engagement, local food systems, WNY urban gardens
Kwesi Joseph
Urban Gardens Specialist
Areas of Interest: project management, garden design, rock dust, biochar, soil health and plant nutrient density
Kyle Karnuta
Urban Ag Curriculum Development Specialist
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Lori Koenick
Extension Support Specialist
Areas of Interest: mushrooms, urban agriculture, fresh market vegetables
Becky O'Connor
Farm to School Coordinator, WNY & Finger Lakes
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Kitty O'Neil
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist
Areas of Interest: soil health
Lindsey Pashow
Ag Business Development & Marketing Specialist
Areas of Interest: agritourism, marketing, craft beverage industry, produce auctions
Sara Jean (SJ) Peterson
Farm to School Coordinator, New York City
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Kate Preston
Farm to School Education Specialist
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Judson Reid
Extension Vegetable Specialist, Team Leader
Areas of Interest: greenhouse production, small farming operations, produce auctions
Katie Sheehan-Lopez
Farm to School Coordinator, Upper Hudson Valley
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Savanna Shelnutt
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist
Areas of Interest: integrated grazing systems and soil carbon sequestration
Anya Stansell
WNY Small Fruit Specialist
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Daniela Vergara
Emerging Crops Specialist
Areas of Interest: hemp, hops, new crops to NYS
Upcoming Events
Whole Farm Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Planning (CAMP) Series
January 27 - February 17, 2026
Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Feb 17 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Please join Ulster County CCE and CCE Harvest New York for a free four-part webinar and workshop series focused on building climate resilience on your farm. We will cover climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, learn how to access locally relevant historical climate data, and begin a climate adaptation plan or disaster preparedness plan for your farm.By the end of the series, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to identify vulnerabilities in their operations, determine which strategies best address the issue, and secure funding to support project implementation.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Pruning & Fruit Tree Health 101 (Flushing, NY)
February 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Flushing, NY
Join us at Ridgewood Community Garden for a free, hands-on workshop with CCE Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialist Karen Guzman. Participants will learn about basic tree maintenance and pruning techniques. Proper winter care helps trees conserve energy, prevent damage from cold weather, and prepare for growth in the spring. NOTE: This event was postponed from January 25 to February 22 due to the weather.
Announcements
2025 Year in Review
2025 was another year of growth and accomplishment for CCE Harvest NY! Our 2025 Year in Review highlights our impacts and details our work.- Farm to School Local Procurement by the Numbers
- Biochar in the NYC Urban Agriculture Landscape
- Harvest New York Supports Farmer-Led Research Advancing Upland Rice Production in New York State
- Community Garden Soil Testing Program Yields Great Results
- Regional Roots: Culinary Training to Enhance School Meals with Local Foods
- Rooted in Learning: Strengthening Farm to School Connections Across New York
- South Lawn Farm Expands Fresh Food Access and Urban Farming Opportunities
- NYS Summit Advances the Mushroom Industry
- Research to Manage Pests in Blueberries with Less Sprays
- Building a Research and Extension Hub at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- A Successful Community Garden Leadership Program Pilot
- Farm to School Events Deliver Education, Culinary Training, and Business to Business Opportunities
- A Trusted Source of Science-Based Information for the Cannabis sativa Hemp Industry
- Sustainable Pest Management for New York Urban Farmers
- Cultivating Resilience: Harvest New York Drives the State's Climate Goals Through Research and Outreach
- Expanding Agritourism Outreach Across New York State
- Coordinating City Agencies, Academia, and Community Gardens to Improve Urban Soils
- USDA Urban Agriculture Training Development Complete