A sixth-generation Empire State farmer, Mike has dedicated his entire career to New York’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. He spent 25 years as a regional field crop specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s North Country Regional Ag Program before joining the NYSIPM team, where he works with diverse audiences to inspire and encourage adoption of integrated pest management practices in field crops across New York. A Certified Crop Adviser and NYS Commercial Pesticide Applicator, Mike represents Cornell University on the New York State Agribusiness Association Board of Directors.
Mike’s areas of interest include corn and soybean weed control, herbicide resistance management, field crop insect, and disease control.