Abby Seaman

Extension Support Specialist, Cornell Integrated Pest Management

In collaboration with colleagues at Cornell, throughout the Northeast and beyond, Abby promotes and supports the use of integrated pest management practices with conventional and organic vegetable farmers through a combination of applied research, demonstration projects, educational programs and networking. Abby has provided hundreds of workshops and trained thousands of growers.

Education

M.S., Entomology, Cornell University
B.S., Plant Protection, Cornell University

Interests

Vegetables

Organic Production

Contact Information

IPM House
607 W North Street
Geneva, NY 14456

(315) 787-2422

ajs32 [at] cornell.edu

Websites
- Cornell Integrated Pest Management
- Vegetable IPM

Abby in the news

News

February 4, 2025

Retired NYSIPM Associate Director Recognized by NEIPM Center

Capping an impressive 30-year career with Cornell University’s New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM), Abby Seaman has received the 2025 Outstanding Achievements in Integrated Pest Management Award from the Northeastern IPM...

Cornell Integrated Pest Management

Field Note

February 1, 2023

Targeting Striped Cucumber Beetle Larvae With Beneficial Nematodes & Fungi

NYSIPM’s vegetable specialists are conducting innovative research designed to mitigate these challenges. Our research is examining whether beneficial nematodes and fungi, applied directly to soil, can reduce striped cucumber beetle populations...

Cornell Integrated Pest Management

Abby Seaman

Contact Information

Websites

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