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. 

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

Daniela Gonzalez Carranza

Dairy Management Specialist

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Nicole Tommell

Nicole Tommell

Area Ag Business Management Specialist/Team Leader

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Ashley McFarland

Ashley McFarland

Area Livestock Specialist

Areas of Interest: Livestock

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Erik Smith

Erik Smith

Area Field Crop Specialist

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Upcoming Events

Baskets to Pallets Virtual Event

March 21, 2024
March 28, 2024

Are you looking to diversify sales beyond the farmers' market, CSA, and farm stand? Food hubs, grocery stores, restaurants and cooperatives are looking for your products to meet growing consumer demand for local and sustainably produced food. However, successful business with wholesale buyers requires planning and preparation.  Two-day event. 

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.

Dairy Greenhouse Gas Webinars

March 15, 2024
March 22, 2024

Join for two webinars on dairy greenhouse gas (GHG) sponsored by Northeast Dairy Producers Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension,  PRO-DAIRY, and NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

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Spotted Lanternfly

Lycorma delicatula, or Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive plant hopper from Asia and is an agricultural pest. In the United States, it was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State on Staten Island, all New York City boroughs, Long Island, Port Jervis, Sloatsburg, Orangeburg, Ithaca, Binghamton, Middletown, Newburgh, Highland, and the Buffalo area. SLF threatens the agriculture and forestry industries, and is also a nuisance pest. The nymphs and adults feed on over 70 different plants, but is especially detrimental to grapes, a black walnut, hops, maple trees and apples. New York State Ag and Markets supported CCE efforts to help bring awareness to communities and we developed this Public Service Announcement and would appreciate you sharing it with your member lists. 



CCE Livestock Program Work Team

See the Livestock Program Work Team website for news, upcoming programs, and NYS Slaughterhouse Map.