Specialists
Nicole Tommell
Nicole is the farm business management specialist and team leader. She received her Bachelor of Technology degree from SUNY Cobleskill in Agricultural Business. She also holds a Masters in Agricultural Education from North Carolina State University.
Nicole is the farm business management specialist and team leader. She received her Bachelor of Technology degree from SUNY Cobleskill in Agricultural Business. She also holds a Masters in Agricultural Education from North Carolina State University.
Daniela Gonzalez Carranza
Daniela is the dairy management specialist. She received her degree in Veterinary Medicine and was in the Mexican Army as a Veterinarian Soldier working with dairy cattle for two years. Daniela holds a Masters of Professional Studies degree from Cornell University in Animal Science with a concentration in dairy business management.
Ashley McFarland
Ashley is the livestock specialist. She received her Animal Science BT degree at SUNY Cobleskill and BS at The Ohio State University. Previously, she was a herd health manager for a beef operation and worked for Agri-King Nutrition as a dairy nutrition consultant.
Erik Smith
Erik is the field crop specialist. Erik earned his BA from SUNY Oswego in Biology and his MS and PhD from Cornell University in Entomology.
Daniela Gonzalez Carranza
Dairy Management Specialist
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Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader
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Area Livestock Specialist
Areas of Interest: Livestock
Erik Smith
Area Field Crop Specialist
view details about ErikUpcoming Events
Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course
March 27, 2024 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Johnstown Location
Johnstown, NY
Lunch will be provided
March 29, 2024 : Pesticide Applicator Exam Prep Course - Earlville Location
Earlville, NY
Lunch will be provided.
Corn and/or Dairy Days 2024
February 21, 2024 : Corn Day 2024
Cooperstown, NY
2.25 DEC Pesticide recertification credits available, and 3.0 CCA CEU credits available. Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.
April 3, 2024 : Dairy Day 2024 (Otesaga)
Cooperstown, NY
Dairy Day at the Otesaga. Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.
April 4, 2024 : Dairy Day 2024 (CCE Saratoga)
Ballston Spa, NY
Dairy Day at CCE Saratoga County. Coffee Hour & Lunch included. Trade Show.
Parasite Fecal Analysis Roadshow
March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024
April 5, 2024
April 12, 2024
For Small Ruminants. Eight locations & times to choose from. $5 per sample, by appointment.
Announcements
Cash Rent and Custom Harvest Survey
To date, there is limited information available about rental rates and fees for crop harvesting. Farms can use this valuable information for their farm business planning to help improve decision making and profitability.The data that is collected, and the subsequent reports/findings/resources will be helpful for all of us to answer that call of "What's the average rental rate in my area?" and "How much do people charge to combine oats?"
Farmers Can Join MeatSuite For Free!
MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
1. It's free and easy!
2. Connect with more local customers. In the past year the MeatSuite.com farm directory had 8,300 visits from New York consumers. Farm profiles get as many as 25 views per month from potential local customers. We also spotlight MeatSuite farms on social media and bring attention and purchases to farms through highlights and giveaways.
How do I join?
Farmers can visit https://www.meatsuite.com/farmers/ to create a free farm profile. You must list at least one product for your farm's profile to go live. You'll also have access to Cornell's free Meat Price Calculator, a helpful tool for pricing your meat to make a profit.
While you're on MeatSuite, check out the "Creating Consumer-Friendly Bulk Meats" publication on the log-in page. It has tips on how to create bulk meat products that are easier for first-time buyers to say "yes" to.
If you have any questions as you create your farm profile or products, we're here to help! Please email Matt LeRoux at mnl28@cornell.edu.