
Lori Koenick
Extension Support Specialistcell 585-469-5798
email Lori
Areas of Interest
Fresh Market Vegetables, Mushrooms, Urban Agriculture
For three years prior to joining the Cornell Vegetable Program, Lori worked in extension roles with Cornell Garden-Based Learning and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County developing community programs focusing on horticulture and food system topics. Lori earned a B.S. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology at West Virginia University followed by a M.S. in Plant Pathology at Cornell University studying disease management strategies in New York table beet production systems. Lori originally joined the Cornell Vegetable Program as a Project Assistant before becoming an Extension Support Specialist in 2024 focused on fresh market vegetables, mushroom, and urban agriculture.

Upcoming Events
2025 Potato Advisory Meeting
December 16, 2025
Canandaigua, NY
Come hear the latest on insect pest control and fertility management in potatoes from Cornell University experts. Potato variety trial updates will be shared too. After lunch will be the Empire State Potato Grower's Meeting. 1.5 DEC credits in 10, 1a, and 23.