Specialists

The Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops specialists work together with Cornell faculty and extension educators statewide to address the issues that impact the dairy, livestock and field crops industry. Our Specialists have varying areas of expertise but work as a team to provide educational programs and information to commercial producers and agri-business professionals in our regions.


Amy Barkley

Amy Barkley

Team Leader & Livestock Specialist

Areas of Interest: Beef, sheep, goat, and poultry production; product quality and consistency

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Katelyn Miller

Katelyn Miller

Field Crops and Forage Specialist

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Katie Callero

Katie Callero

Dairy Management Specialist

Areas of Interest: Dairy, calf management, cattle welfare, herd health

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Kate McDonald Polakiewicz

Kate McDonald Polakiewicz

Farm Business Management Specialist

Areas of Interest: Business planning, profitability, grants and finding funding, beginning farmer support

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Field Crops

Field Crops

Dairy

Dairy

Business

Business

Livestock

Livestock

Grains

Grains

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Upcoming Events

MILKING IT: Moving Milk Quality Forward

April 14, 2026
Springville, NY

April 14th from 11am-1pm

Education sessions by:

  • CCE SWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops 
  • Springville Veterinary Services, P.C.
  • Quality Milk Production Services


New York Application for Dairy of Distinction

April 15, 2026

Purpose of Program

Attractive dairy farms give the consumer greater confidence in the wholesomeness of milk and stimulate milk sales which encourages public support of the dairy industry. The award gives recognition to the dairy farmer for maintaining a well-kept farmstead. 

Virtual Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats

April 23, 2026 : Virtual Fecal Egg Count Training for Sheep and Goats

Amy Barkley and Rachel Moody, Livestock Specialists with Cornell Cooperative Extension, will take attendees through the why, how, and interpretation of fecal egg count testing for sheep and goats using the McMaster method. 

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