Michael Basedow

Regional Tree Fruit Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension

About

Mike is an extension associate and regional tree fruit specialist with the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program serving commercial growers in 17 counties in Eastern NY, with an emphasis on the Champlain Valley, Mohawk Valley, and Capital District. He also teaches an online beginning orchard course through the Cornell Small Farms Program. Prior to joining the ENYCH team in 2017, Mike was an extension educator with Penn State University.

Education

MS Horticulture, Penn State University

Interests

Fruit thinning

Applied pest management

Weed management

Contact Information

6064 Route 22 Ste 5
Plattsburgh NY 12901

(518) 410-6823

mrb254 [at] cornell.edu

Michael in the news

News

February 19, 2025

Faces of Extension: Mike Basedow

An early childhood love of plants, fostered by his grandfather, blossomed into a career for Mike Basedow, tree fruit specialist with Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture team.

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Fruits