Raúl E. Lemus Garza

Bilingual Project Specialist, NYS Integrated Pest Management

About

Raúl E. Lemus Garza is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture and community development. He has extensive experience working with socially disadvantaged farmers. In his role as bilingual project specialist for the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, he focuses on promoting sustainable pest management practices in Spanish-speaking communities. His work combines technical expertise, outreach and education to support agricultural productivity and improve community livelihoods while fostering environmental management. He is also involved in nonprofit efforts to uplift Latino communities in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Agronomy; Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala City, GT

Interests

Agronomy

Food Systems

Contact Information

rel267 [at] cornell.edu

Raúl E. in the news

Raul Lemus Garza speaking to a group of people outdoors

News

October 24, 2024

NYSIPM Hires Bilingual Program Specialist

A native of Guatemala, Lemus Garza will build on an impressive background of extension and outreach to lead NYSIPM’s efforts to bridge language and cultural barriers to promote sustainable pest management practices among Spanish-speaking...

New York State Integrated Pest Management