Fruit Specialist - Riverhead, NY

A wide variety of agricultural commodities thrive in Long Island’s maritime climate including fruits, vegetables, field ornamentals and greenhouse crops. Agriculture plays a large role in the tourist economy of the East End of Long Island as visitors patronize wineries, farmstands, U-pick operations and agri-tainment businesses. This position will focus on applied research and educational support for wine grape, tree fruit and small fruit growers. The time dedicated to each commodity area will be approximately 70%, 15% and 15%, respectively. This position will develop and deliver research-based educational programs focused on sustainable production practices, pest and disease management, climate resiliency, soil and nutrient management, vineyard and orchard management, labor efficiency and emerging technologies.

Research and demonstration projects will be located at the Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center in Riverhead, a Cornell University 70-acre farm. The E...