
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
Eden Area Winter Vegetable Meeting
February 4, 2026
North Collins, NY
Join us for a mix of industry updates, crop protection talks, pesticide safety programming, and fertility management discussions. This meeting is jointly hosted by the Cornell Vegetable Program and Timac Laing-Gro.
1.25 DEC credits available in CORE plus 1.75 in 1a and 23.
Orleans Regional Winter Vegetable Meeting
February 9, 2026
Albion, NY
Topics include: Breeding and evaluating tomatoes to control disease and improve yield, jar testing and ensuring spray water quality, breaking down organic matter, FSMA updates and Q&A with Ag & Markets, and industry updates. Includes hands-on learning, coffee break, and sponsor booths.
DEC credits available: 1.0 in CORE plus 0.5 in 1a, 10 or 23
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Food Safety Training
March 10, 2026
Newark, NY
Learn about food safety on the farm! This event hosted by the Cornell Vegetable Program, Cornell Lake Ontario Fruit Team, CCE Wayne County, and the NYS Department of Agriculture, will cover good agricultural practices (GAPs) to help reduce the risk of microbial contamination on the farm, keeping food and consumers safe.