Program Staff: Timothy H. Weigle

Grape IPM Extension Area Educator (since 1989) Taschenburg Lab, Fredonia, 716.672.6830 thw4@cornell.edu

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• M.S., Horticulture, Iowa State University, 1989

• B.A., Plant Pathology and Pest Management, Iowa State University, 1984

• Worked as commercial fruit extension agent, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 1988-89.

• Worked as research fruit technician, Iowa State University Hort Research Station, 1984-1988.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide and regional leadership for planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive educational and applied research program in Integrated Pest Management for the commercial grape industry.

• Interim Fruit IPM Coordinator

Current/Ongoing Projects

• Development and implementation of distance learning network to aid adoption of IPM in grapes.

• Alternative management strategies for grape berry moth.

Accomplishments (Past Five Years)

• Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program website and distance learning center.

• Provide leadership in development and continuation of the Electronic Crop Update e-mailed to subscribers three times a week during the growing season.

• Co-editor of the New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Recommendations for Grapes.

• Instrumental in the development of crop, pest, and pesticide profiles for use in the Food Quality Protection Act review.

• Instrumental in forming the Northeast Weather Association (NEWA), which provides growers and other members with specific and timely weather information.

MEMBERSHIPS & SERVICE

• Fruit IPM Coordinator Search Committee

• Fruit Program Work Team

• National Association of County Agricultural Agents

• Northeast Weather Association — Vice President