Serving the research and extension needs
of Long Island's horticultural industries.

Contact:
3059 Sound Ave.
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-3595
(631) 727-3611 (fax)
Dr. Mark Bridgen, director
mpb27@cornell.edu

Advisory Council

Cornell University's Advisory Council for the Research Laboratory in Riverhead from left to right: Carl Key (Marketing), Bill Zalakar (Greenhouses), Jeff Rottkamp (Vegetables), John Raynor (potatoes), Jim Warner (Nursery), Tom Germano (Agri-Business), Bob Strubel (Landscape), Mark Bridgen (Cornell University), and Don Wilcenski (Turf). Missing from photo: Jim Glover (Herbaceous Perennials), Allan Connell (Agency), and Steve Bate (Grapes/Wine). Larger image

The Advisory Council for Cornell University's Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center (LIHREC) met on December 15, 2005 in Riverhead. The Advisory Council consists of representatives from each of the major commodity groups and constituencies with whom the Center interacts and serves. Members of the Council provide advice concerning research and extension programs at the LIHREC, as well as broad matters of policy and planning. The Advisory Council serves as a two-way communication device between the Director and the stakeholders and brings issues and concerns from the horticultural industry to the attention of the Director. The Council members act as advocates for the Research Lab and develop recommendations for long-term strategic planning. Members of the Council contribute their time to two- or four-year terms.

Mr. Robert Strubel accepts a plaque from Dr. Mark Bridgen, Director of Cornell University's Research Lab, in recognition of his four years as Chair of the University's Advisory Council. Larger image.

Dr. Mike Hoffmann, the Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS) came down from Ithaca to attend the meeting and to update the Advisory Council about activities at the main campus. Dr. George Hudler, Chair of the Department of Plant Pathology, and Dr. Christopher Watkins, Associate Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, also visited from Ithaca and addressed the group.

During the meeting on December 15, members of the professional staff at the LIHREC made brief presentations on their research and extension programs. Dale Moyer from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and Julie Seghrouchni from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County reported for each of their respective county programs.

At the end of the meeting, Dr. Hoffmann presented Margery Daughtrey with the Excellence in IPM Award for her contributions to statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Bob Strubel received a Certificate of Appreciation from Dr. Bridgen for his leadership in Chairing the Advisory Council for the past 4 years.

More info, contact:

Dr. Mark Bridgen
mpb27@cornell.edu
Cell phone: 631-921-4941
Office: 631-727-3595